The Elevate MENA Symposium brings together thought leaders, educators and institutional partners to explore the transformative impact of Fellowship on higher education across the MENA region.
This event provides a platform to:
- Share best practices in teaching and learning
- Showcase institutional excellence
- Foster collaboration to advance educational standards
Through keynote addresses, expert panels and interactive case studies, participants will gain insights into strategies that support educational excellence, as well as how Fellowship aligns with institutional strategies and supports individual professional development.
Delivered in partnership with Abu Dhabi University
Why attend
- Learn from sector leaders
- Discover innovative approaches to teaching excellence
- Network with peers and institutional partners across the MENA region
- Explore how the Professional Standards Framework (PSF) supports individual and institutional practice
Highlights
Case studies: Institutions showcase innovative approaches to educational excellence
Members-only session: Exclusive discussion for Directors of Teaching and Learning and equivalent
Panel discussions: Reflections on key aspects affecting teaching excellence
Closing ceremony: Recognising commitment to teaching excellence and awarding certificates
Who should attend?
- Higher education leaders
- Teaching and learning directors
- Academics
- Professional services staff interest in student success
- Institutional partners committed to advancing educational standards
Agenda
We are currently developing an exciting agenda for this event. This will be shared shortly.
Keynote speaker
Louise Lumsden SFHEA
Head of Fellowships (Teaching), Advance HE
Louise Lumsden is Head of Fellowships (Teaching) at Advance HE. Louise has been working with the Professional Standards Framework for teaching and supporting learning in higher education for ten years. Louise’s work is primarily to support individuals to be professionally recognised for their teaching and supporting learning practice through the Advance HE direct route to fellowship, but also supports institutions through teaching and learning accreditation. Louise is a Senior Fellow.
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7 May 2026
Abu Dhabi University
