The third webinar of the Digital Academic Leadership Webinar Series addressed the rapidly evolving landscape of higher education in the age of artificial intelligence and digital innovation.
The session welcomed Prof. Dr. Raheel Nawaz, an internationally recognized scholar in applied artificial intelligence and digital education. In his lecture titled “Future of Higher Education and Digital Academic Leadership,” Prof. Nawaz explored how rapid technological advances—particularly artificial intelligence—are reshaping higher education and the skills needed for the future workforce. He emphasized the importance of lifelong learning, critical thinking, creativity, and self-directed learning, while highlighting the role of academic leaders in developing strategic approaches that integrate digital infrastructure, innovative pedagogy, and continuous workforce development.
The webinar concluded with interactive breakout discussions, during which participants reflected on how digital academic leadership competences can support universities in navigating ongoing technological disruption and fostering resilient, future-oriented institutions.
The webinar contributed to the ongoing dialogue within the series by examining the future of higher education and highlighting the critical role of digital academic leadership in navigating technological change.