UTEL Symposium 2025
Pedagogical Innovations for Sustaining
Excellence in Higher Education
24th June 2025
“Innovative Pedagogies for a Future-Ready Higher Education: Enhancing Student Engagement, Inclusivity, and Technology-Driven Learning”

About Us
In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, higher education institutions face numerous challenges in delivering effective teaching and learning experiences. Therefore, sustaining excellence in teaching and learning practices in higher education is crucial for meeting the evolving needs of students and preparing them for the future. By addressing challenges, leveraging successful examples, and implementing strategies, higher education institutions can create an environment that fosters ongoing innovation and enhances the learning experience for all. Sustainable innovative teaching and learning practices refer to pedagogical approaches, activities, and technologies that are sustainable and innovative in terms of promoting environmental, social, and economic sustainability. These practices help students develop the skills and values necessary to create a more sustainable and equitable world for all.
This much-anticipated symposium will shed light on the significance of innovative practices in higher education by showcasing successful cases, identifying some academic practices that contribute to sustainability, and addressing hurdles. It brings together faculty members to share cutting-edge strategies and techniques for transforming the higher education landscape, for whom cultivating a student-centered environment where students are actively engaged, hands-on, and given the opportunity to apply their knowledge in real-world contexts is the key to effective teaching and learning. Educators may create transformative learning experiences that empower students to become lifelong learners.

Objectives
- Identify and implement pedagogical innovations that enhance student engagement and learning outcomes in higher education.
- Exchange innovative practices among faculty related to academic practice including teaching techniques, designing assessment methods, and activating students’ enrolment in the teaching-learning process.
- Highlight sustainable UTEL projects to inspire and equip educators with practical strategies for impactful teaching.
- Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among educators, researchers, and professionals within the field of higher education.
Important dates
4 May 2025
Submission of research abstract
20 May 2025
Notification of acceptance of abstract
26 May 2025
Registration
24 June 2025
Symposium

Organized by
University of Bahrain
Unit for Teaching Excellence and Leadership
Address
University of Bahrain,
Sakhir campus
Zallaq Road
Building S45 – Hall 101