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African Higher Education Internationalisation: The African Network for Internationalization of Education (ANIE) thematic session, Africa Higher Education Partnerships through the Lenses of Transformation, Leadership, and Development.

Author: Mr Dingaan Booi, Officer International Relations: Strategic, Initiatives and Partnerships, Cape Peninsula University of Technology The ongoing discourse around partnerships in African higher education underscores a pivotal moment in the sector’s evolution. The ANIE thematic session, Africa Higher Education Partnerships through the Lenses of Transformation, Leadership, and Development sister organisation of International Education Association […]

Success of Inaugural UNESCO Chair Conference 

UNESCO Chair team, Stellenbosch University The UNESCO Chair on Intercultural Competence at Stellenbosch University proudly announces the resounding success of its inaugural intercultural conference, held at Strathmore University, a key partner institution located in Nairobi, Kenya. Held on 9-11 October, the event brought together 56 participants from 12 countries, fostering a vibrant exchange of ideas, […]

2024 University of Venda Internationalisation Week

Date: 10 – 13 September 2024 Venue: 2Ten Hotel, Sibasa, Thohoyandou Theme: Building Global Partnerships for Sustainable Development Reference: https://www.univen.ac.za/news/univen-weekly-e-news-third-edition/ The University of Venda continues to build global partnerships for sustainable development “The theme for this year’s internationalisation week is ‘Building Global Partnerships for Sustainable Development. This theme emphasizes the importance of collaboration and partnerships […]

Young applied scientist to participate in winter university project in Pskov

Muhammad Cassim, a second-year student in the Department of Engineering Sciences in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the University of the Free State, will participate in the winter university project in Pskov, Russia, from 25 November to 9 December 2024. The winter school aims to strengthen relationships among young engineers and deepen […]

Building Bridges, One Partnership at a Time

The University of Venda (UNIVEN) recently became a hub of global connection    and inspiration as it hosted its annual Internationalisation Week. With the theme ‘Building Global Partnerships for Sustainable Development’, this gathering brought together bright minds and passionate voices from universities and organisations across Africa and beyond. From 9 to 13 September 2024, the […]

UFS joins SARIMA initiative to boost global visibility and research excellence

The University of the Free State (UFS) has been selected to participate in a high-impact initiative managed and coordinated by the Southern African Research and Innovation Management Association (SARIMA). The SARIMA Visibility Project, which focuses on elevating institutional prominence, aims to enhance the university’s global visibility and strengthen its capacity to secure international grants. By […]

UFS students shine at Coventry University’s International Audit Week

In a significant first for any university in South Africa and the Global South, five students from the University of the Free State (UFS) participated in Coventry University’s prestigious International Audit Week (IAW). This global gathering of top accountancy students from various countries took place from 28 to 30 October 2024 in England. The UFS […]

UFS Business School signs MoU with University West, Sweden

The University of the Free State (UFS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with University West, Sweden. Held at the UFS Business School on the Bloemfontein Campus, the event saw the signing of the agreement by Prof Anthea Rhoda, acting UFS Vice-Chancellor and Principal, and Prof Per Assmo, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Internationalisation at University […]

UFS scientists recognised among the World’s Top 2% of Scientists

Scientists from the University of the Free State (UFS) have been recognised among the World’s Top 2% of Scientists for 2024, according to the recently released World’s Top 2% Scientists list by Stanford University. This list, compiled in partnership with Elsevier using data from Scopus, highlights researchers making significant contributions in their respective fields who […]