The Center for Innovation and Excellence in Teaching (CIET) aims to improve students' success in higher education by adopting innovative methods and providing state-of-the art educational material. Its mission is to pursue and sustain excellence in higher education teaching through capacity building and the development of competent practices. It promotes the adoption of innovation and technology in teaching as well as the advancement of research via a multidisciplinary approach. It pedagogically supports instructors in designing, developing the implementing state of the art  educational material appropriate for blended, hybrid and online learning, by employing new and emergent technologies and digital tools, such as: narrated presentations, self-assessment activities (quizzes with automated feedback, checklists, reflective journals, checklists, etc), interactive videos and presentations, use of artificial Intelligence tools in developing educational material such as the usage of avatars or digital twins, integration of simulated learning environments, development of gamification activities and learning scenarios. The research conducted at CIET has been published in mainly peer reviewed journals and conference proceedings. Additionally, its work has been presented in various national and international well-known conferences, as well as various educational and scientific workshops, seminars and fairs. CIET has been involved in various funded educational and research projects and collaborates with public and private educational organizations and institutions.

The key functions of the Center focus but not limited to the following:

1. Policy and Operational Framework Design: Design policies and proposals on practices for the introduction of innovative teaching and learning approaches to the university
2. Educational Content Design and Development: Support the design and development of state-of-the-art educational material
3. Research and Experimentation: Perform funded or otherwise research relevant to the mission of the Center and perform experiments to identify effective mechanisms to improve student learning in HE
4. User Support and Training: Support staff and students on educational technology use and perform, under P²DF’s directions, relevant trainings
5. Monitoring and Report Development: oversight the implementation of policies and the operating framework, under the guidelines of the University authorities and generate relevant reports
6. Consulting and external services provision: offer services and participate in tenders and other externally funded activities relevant to the center’s mission.