‘Transformative Learning Requires Rethinking Pedagogy’: Prof. Samdani at Educational Innovation Symposium
ULAB Acting Vice Chancellor and EIS25 Convener Professor Jude William Genilo is presenting a crest to the keynote speaker, Professor Md. Golam Samdani Fakir on 14 November 2025.
The Educational Innovation Symposium 2025 (EIS25) was held on 14 November 2025 at the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB), bringing together educators, researchers, and students to examine how technology is reshaping higher education. Organized by ULAB’s Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) in collaboration with the Blended Learning Committee, the day-long symposium was centered on the theme “Embracing Change, Empowering Learning.”
Delivering the keynote address, Professor Golam Samdani, Director of the Learning and Teaching Innovation Center at BRAC University, underscored the urgency of meaningful pedagogical transformation in the digital age. “Transformative learning requires rethinking pedagogy, not merely adding technology,” he noted. “Educators must design learning experiences that empower students to take ownership of their learning in an increasingly digital environment.”
In his opening remarks, Professor Jude William R. Genilo, Acting Vice Chancellor of ULAB and Convener of EIS25, highlighted the university’s long-term commitment to innovation in teaching and learning. “ULAB’s decade-long investment in educational technology and blended learning has positioned us to play a leading role in pedagogical innovation,” he said. “This symposium serves as a collective platform to share practices, reflect critically, and accelerate that momentum.”
The symposium featured paper presentations, panel discussions, poster sessions, and interactive conversations focused on innovative curricula, digital pedagogy, creative teaching practices, and assessment innovations. Participants commended ULAB for providing a vibrant forum to exchange ideas and explore emerging approaches to teaching and learning in higher education.