The Circle U. Teaching and Innovation Lab (CU.til) is an arena for knowledge-based pedagogical innovation and the development of evidence-based educational practices (EBE), gathering both academic and technical expertise. Promoting student-centred learning, quality assurance and a learning outcomes approach, the key missions of the CU.til are to improve the educational status quo, to enhance student learning and to contribute to the professional development of academic staff.

The CU.til Staff Development Festival brings together three complementary learning pathways, each offering a distinct yet connected professional development experience for university teachers, educational developers, and academic leaders.

Whether you join online or in person — in Louvain-la-Neuve or London — each pathway combines hands-on workshops, peer exchange, and concrete applications designed to support you in addressing the challenges and opportunities of contemporary higher education.

Programme

Three pathways, three formats, one festival. Explore what's on offer and find the combination that works for you.

Online | Deepen your practice, from wherever you are
4 events in August and September 2026

Interactive online workshops exploring research-based learning, hybrid teaching, educational leadership, and open education — available as a coherent journey or as individual sessions

In-person | Get hands-on
14-16 September 2026

Immersive, activity-based sessions in Louvain-la-Neuve covering student engagement, problem-based learning, inclusive pedagogy, and more — designed for experimentation and direct application.

In person | Look ahead
15-17 September 2026

A forward-looking programme exploring artificial intelligence, sustainability, educational leadership, and curriculum transformation — culminating in the international AILEAD Symposium.
 

Pathways

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CU.til Online Staff Development Festival

The CU.TIL Online Staff Development Festival offers a series of interactive online workshops that go beyond the traditional webinar format. These longer, hands-on sessions combine practical tools, peer exchange, reflection, and concrete applications to participants' own teaching contexts, with a focus not just on understanding concepts, but on exploring how to put them into practice.

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CU.til Louvain Teaching Innovation Days

The CU.til Louvain Teaching Innovation Days bring together a series of in-person, immersive, hands-on workshops designed for educators who wish to rethink and strengthen their teaching practice. Going beyond traditional presentations, these active learning experiences combine practical tools, peer exchange, experimentation, and learning by doing. Whether you attend a single session or build your own personalised pathway, this is a unique opportunity to learn with and from colleagues across the Circle U. alliance.

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CU.til Education Futures Week @ King's College London

The CU.TIL Education Futures Week at King's College London brings together interactive in-person workshops, collaborative learning activities, and a major international symposium to explore the most pressing questions facing higher education today. From artificial intelligence to sustainability, educational leadership to curriculum development, the programme invites participants to experiment with new ideas and exchange practices with colleagues from across the Circle U. alliance. Whether you attend a single session or engage with the full programme, this is a unique opportunity to reflect on — and help shape — the future of teaching and learning

Ready to join?

Register for one, several, or all workshops. Registration is open until two days before each workshop or event. We recommend registering early to secure your place.
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