{"id":2363,"date":"2026-08-11T20:06:46","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T19:06:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/afit.edu.ng\/home\/?p=2363"},"modified":"2026-08-11T20:31:51","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T19:31:51","slug":"access-to-ansys-academic-resources-for-staff-and-students-of-afit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/afit.edu.ng\/home\/access-to-ansys-academic-resources-for-staff-and-students-of-afit\/","title":{"rendered":"ACCESS TO ANSYS ACADEMIC RESOURCES FOR STAFF AND STUDENTS OF AFIT"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The school management has recently acquired an Ansys license for staff and student use. Below are the available Ansys grants and resources that both faculty and students can benefit from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Faculty Resources<\/em><\/strong><em><u><\/u><u><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>1. Ansys Funded Curriculum Program<\/em><\/strong><em><u><\/u><u><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Faculty interested in developing or enhancing courses that incorporate Ansys simulation software can apply for funding through the Ansys Funded Curriculum Program.<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Funding available:&nbsp;<strong>USD 5,000 per course<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Maximum funding per institution:&nbsp;<strong>USD 25,000 (up to 5 courses)<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Supports the creation of simulation-enabled curricula and learning experiences<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>There are 2 calls for proposal submissions every year<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Learn more here:&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ansys.com\/academic\/educators\/funded-curriculum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ansys Funded Curriculum Program<\/a><\/strong><u><\/u><u><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>2. Ansys Educator Hub<\/em><\/strong><em><u><\/u><u><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The Ansys Educator Hub provides a collection of teaching resources developed by Ansys academic experts, including:<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Presentation slides<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Case studies<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Laboratory exercises<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Student assignments and projects<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Course support materials<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>These resources can be incorporated directly into existing courses to enhance simulation-based learning.<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Access the Educator Hub here:&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/innovationspace.ansys.com\/educator-hub\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ansys Educator Hub<\/a><\/strong><u><\/u><u><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>3. Academic Webinar Series<\/em><\/strong><em><u><\/u><u><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Faculty can also participate in the Ansys Academic Webinar Series, which provides opportunities to engage directly with simulation experts and learn best practices for teaching simulation.<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Topics typically include:<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Teaching with simulation<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Curriculum development<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Engineering education trends<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Industry-relevant simulation applications<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Faculty can:<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Register for upcoming webinars<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Access recordings of previous sessions<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Explore the webinar series here:&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ansys.com\/events\/ansys-academic-webinar-series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Academic Webinar Series<\/a><\/strong><u><\/u><u><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Student Resources<\/em><\/strong><em><u><\/u><u><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>1. Free Ansys Innovation Courses<\/em><\/strong><em><u><\/u><u><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Students can access a wide range of&nbsp;<strong>free, self-paced online courses<\/strong>&nbsp;covering topics such as:<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Structural analysis<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Electronics simulation<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Materials engineering<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Optics and photonics<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Additive manufacturing<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Engineering fundamentals<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>These courses combine theory with hands-on simulation exercises, allowing students to develop practical engineering skills at their own pace.<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>On completing a course, students get a completion badge that they can add on LinkedIn.<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>All they need to do is create a free account&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/innovationspace.ansys.com\/learning-library\/?new_view_mode%5B%5D=free-courses&amp;warehouse_source%5B%5D=Course&amp;warehouse_source%5B%5D=Tidbits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>&nbsp;and start learning.<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>2. Ansys Student Community Forum<\/em><\/strong><em><u><\/u><u><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Students can also join the Ansys Learning Forum on Innovation Space, where they can:<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Ask technical questions<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Get support from Ansys experts<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Learn from other students and educators<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Discuss simulation challenges and best practices<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The forum provides an excellent platform for students to continue learning outside the classroom and receive guidance as they work through projects and coursework.<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>They can access the forum&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/innovationspace.ansys.com\/forum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>3. Support for Student Teams<\/em><\/strong><em><u><\/u><u><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Ansys provides support to student engineering teams participating in activities such as:<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Formula Student \/ Formula SAE<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Baja competitions<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Rocketry and aerospace projects<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Robotics competitions<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Other engineering design challenges<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Through this support, student teams can gain access to industry-leading simulation tools and resources to help improve design performance, reduce development time, and validate concepts before physical testing.<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>To learn more about the same, and apply, students can do so&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ansys.com\/academic\/students\/student-teams\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>4. Academic Webinar Series<\/em><\/strong><em><u><\/u><u><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Students are welcome to join Ansys academic webinars to learn directly from simulation experts.<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>These sessions provide opportunities to:<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Explore simulation applications in industry<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Learn the best practices in engineering<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Discover emerging technologies and trends<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Engage with the broader engineering community<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Students can register for upcoming sessions or view recordings of previous webinars.<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>To learn more about past and upcoming webinars, students can access this&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ansys.com\/events#tab=EventsTab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">link<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The school management has recently acquired an Ansys license for staff and student use. 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