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Equity Group Foundation (EGF) and WorldQuant University (WQU) have partnered to advance educational opportunities and foster innovation in quantitative learning in East and Central Africa. The organizations signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Sept. 25, 2025, that establishes a framework for cooperative activities, including the exchange of technical information, periodic progress reviews, and the development of detailed action plans for collaboration.

The Tanzania Institute of Bankers (TIOB) and WorldQuant University (WQU) announced a partnership today that will deliver online professional development courses across Tanzania. The three-year agreement will combine WQU’s expertise in online education and course design with TIOB’s deep connection to Tanzania’s financial landscape. The Certificate in East African Equity Market, the first of three customized, eight-week programs, will begin on Oct. 28, 2025.

WorldQuant University (WQU) has launched the Deep Learning Fundamentals Lab, a free, 16-week online certificate program designed to equip learners with advanced technical skills to manage today’s most sophisticated AI systems.

WorldQuant University (WQU), the not-for-profit, accredited, no-fee university, appointed Gbemi Disu as Senior Vice President of Global Partner Development, effective June 2, 2025.

WorldQuant University (WQU), the not-for-profit, no-fee university, is expanding its global digital skills education with the Applied AI Lab: Deep Learning for Computer Vision.

WorldQuant University (WQU), which offers entirely free global education in data sciences, today announced that it has appointed John Endrud as Chief Executive Officer, beginning in December 2023. Daphne Kis, an accomplished education thought leader who has been with WorldQuant University since its inception, will remain as President and continue her long tenure and success in achieving WQU’s mission, working closely with Endrud on a range of strategic initiatives to expand the impact of WQU.