African University Day Talk with Prof Jonathan Jansen At US

African University Day Talk with Prof Jonathan Jansen At US

African University Day Talk with Prof Jonathan Jansen
Start: 24/11/2024, 10:00
End: 24/11/2024, 12:00
Contact:Beltus Sirathaza – 021 808 9554
Location: VV Hall, Neelsie Student Centre
​​Join Stellenbosch University International (SU International) for African University Day celebrations on Friday, 24 November 2024. Observed annually by the Association of African Universities (AAU), African University Day has been celebrated by higher education institutions since 2005. The day focus attention on the African Higher Education sector – with a view of reflecting on progress, challenges, opportunities faced by this important sector.
As in previous years, SU International will coordinate celebrations at Stellenbosch University, hosting an African University Day dialogue. Prof Jonathan Jansen, distinguished professor in the Faculty of Education at SU, will deliver a keynote address. The former vice-chancellor and rector of the University of the Free State will lead discussions about higher education and scholarship on the continent.
SU International will also formally launch the Africa Centre for Scholarship on the day. The event will be followed by lunch.
Please send an email to Beltus Sirathaza at beltus@sun.ac.za to reserve your seat.  A formal invitation will be sent once we receive your email. This will allow you entry to the event.