The University of Lagos (UNILAG) on Monday, October 12, 2026, commenced its 6th International Week with a series of Faculty Global Engagement Fora held simultaneously across the University.
The fora brought together academics, students, industry professionals, and other stakeholders from within and outside Nigeria to explore emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of higher education.
Anchored on the overarching theme, “Re-imagining Pedagogy and Teaching for Higher Education in the 21st Century,” the engagements provided platforms for critical conversations on teaching and learning in an increasingly digital, interconnected and technology-driven world.
Held in both physical and virtual formats, the sessions reflected UNILAG’s commitment to fostering global engagement and strengthening collaboration between academia and industry. Discussions across the participating faculties addressed innovative teaching practices, learner-centred approaches, digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI), experiential learning and the need to align university education with the demands of a rapidly evolving global landscape.
From calls for more inclusive, practical and participatory teaching methods to discussions on the responsible integration of AI and stronger university-industry partnerships, the deliberations highlighted the importance of creating impactful learning experiences that equip graduates with the knowledge, skills and adaptability required to thrive in the 21st century.
Below are pictorial highlights from the Faculty Global Engagement Fora:
1. College of Medicine and Faculty of Pharmacy
Theme: “Flipping the Classroom: Re-imagining Active and Learner-centred Pedagogy in Clinical and Pharmacy Education”
2. Faculty of Arts
Theme: “Reshaping Humanistic Studies and Pedagogy in the Age of AI”
3. Faculty of Communication and Media Studies
Theme: “Re-imagining Pedagogy and Teaching for Higher Education in the 21st Century”
4. Distance Learning Institute (DLI)
Theme: “Education Without Borders: Re-imagining Teaching for a Diverse and Digitally Connected World”
5. Faculty of Education
Theme: “Re-imagining Pedagogy and Teaching for Higher Education in the 21st Century”
6. Faculty of Engineering
Theme: Pedagogy, Technology Integration and Digital Learning in Contemporary Engineering Education
7. Faculty of Environmental Sciences
Theme: “The Future of Built Environment Pedagogy in a Decolonized System”
8. Faculty of Law
Theme: “Legal Education in Transition: Pedagogical Innovations, Challenges and implications for the Future of the Legal Profession”
9. Faculty of Life Sciences
Theme: “Student-Centric Learning: Experiential and Hands-on Learning in the Life Sciences”
10. Faculty of Management Sciences
Theme: “Future Ready Minds, Impactful Learning: Re-imagining Pedagogy for the 21st Century”
11. Faculty of Physical and Earth Sciences
Theme: “Globalising the Classroom in Physical and Earth Sciences: Joint Degrees, International Faculty Exchanges and Integration”
12. Faculty of Social Sciences
Theme: “Pedagogical Innovation in Social Sciences: Enhancing Teaching and Learning in Higher Education in the Digital Age”
The Faculty Global Engagement Fora marked a strong start to UNILAG International Week 2026, reinforcing the University’s position as a hub for thought leadership, innovation and global engagement in higher education.
Authors: Ndidi J. Odinikaeze, Gbenga Gbelee & Lynda Onah
Photographers: Gbenga Gbelee, Lynda Onah, Ayo Oloyede, Joshua Michael, Samuel Dosumu, Maleeq Quadri, Tobi Gisanrin and Nike Ogunshakin
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