TechnologySeptember 6, 2026

icentres

EYE-sen-terz

Definition

Specialized campus facilities that provide students with essential digital infrastructure, including computers, software, and high-speed internet access.

Etymology

This is a portmanteau combining 'i' (often used to denote internet, information, or interactive technology) with 'centres,' representing a modern evolution of the traditional computer lab.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the computer laboratories and digital access spaces at the Tshwane University of Technology in South Africa as a model for TETFund's initiative.

Beyond laptops: How TETFund’s digital centres could transform students’ futures

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The Guardian Nigeria News

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