The future of African higher education

17–18 April 2024
Pretoria, South Africa

We are delighted to launch the inaugural THE Pan-Africa Universities Summit to focus on three core ambitions within the region’s higher education ecosystem: sustainability, equitable research and employability.

The event will convene experts in the region’s tertiary education, industry and policy sectors together exploring how to promote and enhance African-led research, best practice within African universities, and vocational opportunities that align with a more sustainable knowledge economy.

Agenda themes

Increasing funding and improving governance in African higher education
Safeguarding academic autonomy
Revitalising African research
Showcasing success stories in African higher education across continental and global contexts
Prioritising access, equity and inclusion across African higher education

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