Towards a New Generation of Engaged Universities:
The Need to Act, Adapt and Transform

16th – 18thApril, 2024 | Kempinski Central Avenue (Formerly the Address Dubai Mall), Dubai, UAE

Institutional Case Studies’ Presentation- Parallel Tracks
17th April 2024

Track 3

Pedagogical Innovation & Curriculum Engagement

Room: Diamond Ballroom 3

Chaired by: Prof. Martin Spraggon Hernandez, Section Manager - Research Partnerships, Rabdan Academy, UAE

14:30-14:40

Welcoming by Chair

14:40-14:55

Examining Interactive Digital Platform Adoption in Higher Education: A Case Study of the British University in Egypt, Dr. Noha Ahmed Bendary, The British University in Egypt

14:55-15:00

Questions & Answers

15:00–15:15

Building a Model of 21st Century Learning Innovation for Student Success – The Case of a Holistic University Transformation Project, Dr. Karim Moustaghfir, Assistant Vice President for 21st Century Learning Innovation and Faculty Development, Al Akhawayn University, Ifrane, Morocco

15:15-15:20

Questions & Answers

15:20- 15:35

“Systems Thinking, A Paradigm Shift”, Adapting and Transforming Health Professions Education, Prof. Hossam Hamdy, Chancellor, Gulf Medical University, UAE

15:35- 15:40

Questions & Answers

15:40-15:55

Powering HEI Survey System for Data Analytics and Better Engagement, Dr. Mubarak Alkhatnai, Dean of Development and Quality, King Saud University, KSA

15:55-16:00

Questions & Answers

16:00-16:15

Coffee Break

16:20-16-35

Durable Skills for the Next Generation of Leaders, Dr. Christine E. Looser, Senior Director, Solution Design, Minerva Project, USA

16:35-16:40

Questions & Answers

16:40-16:55

NEOvations Bench-to-Bedside Program, Dr. Fayez F. Safadi, Director, Center of Medical Innovation, Northeast Ohio Medical University, USA

16:55-17:00

Questions & Answers

17:00-17:15

Session Closure by Chair