Africa Day 2024: World Citizenship and African Higher Education: Preparing Students for a Connected World

Africa/Johannesburg
Centenary Complex

Centenary Complex

205 Nelson Mandela Dr, Park West, Bloemfontein, 9301
Description

Under the overarching theme of World Citizenship and African Higher Education: Preparing Students for a Connected World, this year's dialogue promises to be an immersive experience. The commemoration will be embodied with music and meaningful conversations that will inspire reflection and discourse.

The heart of our dialogue will involve discussions on crucial facets of global citizenship in education. We will delve into topics such as ‘Epistemic diversity in global citizenship education, exploring the myriad ideas and perspectives that contribute to a holistic educational experience’. Additionally, our conversations will tackle ‘Promoting social justice through global engagement, addressing strategies to bridge socio-economic disparities in education and how we improve self-awareness on a world stage’.

The dialogue extends further to examine ‘The role of leadership in shaping a university with a global mindset, with a dedicated focus on achieving gender parity in academic leadership’. We will also explore ‘Strengthening Global Networks: Harnessing Epistemic Diversity for Collaborative Research and Innovation, with a Focus on African Contributions’ and ‘Examining the influence of religion within African institutions of higher learning in the context of globalisation: implications for epistemic diversity, social justice promotion, and inclusive leadership.’

These discussions are not only relevant, but also aligned with the University of the Free State's Vision 130 tenets, emphasising the commitment to being a diverse, inclusive, and equitable institution. As we gather for this commemoration, it is not just an event; it is a vibrant celebration of the interconnectedness that defines the future of African higher education as we explore, engage, and envision the transformative power of education in preparing students for a truly connected world.

Our panel guests will be Prof Francis Petersen(UFS Rector and Vice-Chancellor), Prof Vasu Reddy (Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research and Internationalisation), Adv Thando Gumede (Commissioner for Gender Equality, South African Commissioner for Gender Equality), Prof Itumeleng Mosala (author), Dr Petiwe Matutu (CEO USAf) and Dr. Temba Masilela (former Deputy CEO of the Human Sciences Research Council).

Live streaming is available: https://livestream.ufs.ac.za/​​​​​​​

Participants
  • Akhanani Dangazele
  • Akhanye Joni
  • Amanda Nhlapho
  • Ambesa Kuse
  • Amogelang Ntlhane
  • Amukelani Njabulo Mbatha
  • Andile Xhakaza
  • Anele Lele
  • Antoinette Shikwmabana
  • Apiwe Mbutuma
  • Asanda Kamtshe
  • Asanda Ndlela
  • Asange Ndleleni
  • Asiphe Majikija
  • Ayanda Khumalo
  • Ayanda Ncumalo
  • Ayanda Ngcobo
  • Badumetsie Tsieane
  • Balulekile Mlaba
  • Bandile Ngomane
  • Banele Gumede
  • Banele Radebe
  • Bayanda Mkhize
  • Bongani Mothata
  • Bontle Thateng
  • Busisa Ndimba
  • Champion Nyoni
  • Chelsea Carolus
  • Cleopatra Sobwe
  • Cliff Mulanga Mathikhi
  • Constance Banda
  • Cute Mbaiwa
  • Dakalo Nethonzhe
  • Danielle Du Plessis
  • Darius Ramagaga
  • David Thomas Ncube
  • Deborah Pholo
  • Deshi Mbeva
  • Dieketseng Mahanke
  • Dimakatso Khoathane
  • Dimpho Noha
  • Diteboho Finger
  • Duduzile Nkosi
  • Eric Kamogelo Lekgoathi
  • Ezile Mabutho
  • Gontse Maboe
  • Gugulethu Litoli
  • Gugulethu Ngwenya
  • Inam Dingana
  • Itshephe Malapane
  • Itumeleng Nthako
  • Ivy Mutodi
  • Jean Conduah
  • Jeremia Mosolodi
  • John-Paul Khumalo
  • Kabelo Rakuba
  • Kabo Mocumi
  • Kagiso Gundwane
  • Kagiso Ngake
  • Kagiso Senne
  • Kamogelo Marumolo
  • Karabelo Thite
  • Karabo Grootboom
  • Karabo Maphoso
  • Karabo Maseko
  • Karabo Mfolo
  • Katlego Mohoerane
  • Katleho Ditabe
  • Katleho Molefe
  • Keabetswe Mokotedi
  • Keabetswe Ntshaba
  • Keabetswe Tibane
  • Kekeletso Molefe
  • kemoabecoe onalerona
  • Keneilwe Staat
  • Kesaobaka Jackals
  • Kgaogelo Mabetlela
  • Kgothatso Maboya
  • Khanyisile Vatsha
  • Khomotso Vena
  • Khutso Mnisi
  • Ledwina Gonde
  • Lerato Chipu
  • Lereko Naile
  • Lethabo Machabaphala
  • Lithalethu Nyawose
  • Lixa Matsiliza
  • Lubone Mcanda
  • Lunghile Ndlovu
  • Luyanda Likhethe
  • Luyanda Mhlongo
  • Maano Matodzi
  • Maboshe Mabasa
  • Madumetja Manamela
  • Mahloli Makhetha
  • Maleshoane Mafuma
  • Mandisa Nkosi
  • Mantja Ntepe
  • Mantwampe Motse Tolo
  • Matshepe Morule
  • Mava Thonga
  • Maxwell Zwane
  • Mayanda Klaas
  • Mazwi Chonco
  • Mbali Gigi
  • Mihlali Pasiya
  • Millicent Morota
  • Minenhle Gumede
  • Mixo Mabunda
  • Mohau Molefe
  • Mohau Seola
  • Molefi Koalane
  • Molefi Moeleso
  • Molipa Masoetsa
  • Monde Buthu
  • Motlogelwa Moema
  • Mpho Mabula
  • Mpho Ralikonyana
  • Mpumelelo Zondo
  • Mthe Manqana
  • Mukhethwa Mulaudzi
  • Musa Masondo
  • Musa Mbewu
  • Mzwakhe Maselela
  • Naledi Makau
  • Naledi Mathakhoe
  • Nambitha Manqola
  • Ndabezinhle Manala Moyo
  • Ndivhiwe Moremong
  • Neo Khomoatsana
  • Neo Mateisi
  • Nhlakanipho Shezi
  • Nkateko Maluleka
  • Nkcubeko Msesele
  • Nokubonga Ngcobo
  • Nokulunga Ndlovu
  • Nomhlaba Ligunya
  • Nompilo Gumede
  • Nomsa Memane
  • Nontlantla Gonyongo
  • Nontobeko Ntshangase
  • Noxolo Kwaaiman
  • Nqobile Motepe
  • Ntando Dingiso
  • Ntlogeleng Machethe
  • Olwethu Ngcebetsha
  • Onneile Sebalo
  • Oyena Makhalana
  • Palesa Lerobane
  • Palesa Mabitle
  • Palesa Phara
  • Paul Matlanyane
  • PFARELO MAPHANGULA
  • Philile Nkosi
  • Phiwe Mathe
  • Phumelele Nonyongo
  • Pontsho Mabitla
  • Pontsho Rasakanya
  • Portia Mazvita Tawanda Mtawarira
  • Portia Musendekwa
  • Quintet Onyango
  • Reamogetse Tshelane
  • Reamogetswe Chila
  • Rebaone Rorisang Lekau
  • Rethabile Lamola
  • Rethabile Martha Mugabe
  • Reuben Maeko
  • Rolivhuwa Tshilongo
  • Rorisang Mogotsi
  • Sambulo Maphumulo
  • Saneze Tshayana
  • Sasha Kokotla
  • Sdingo Makhanya
  • Sebabatso Sesing
  • Seithati Ramonaheng
  • Senzelokuhle Mbatha
  • Shantel Moage
  • Sibonelo Mtshengu
  • Sibongile Mathonsi
  • Sifiso Masombuka
  • Silungile Zondo
  • Sinenhlanhla Mchunu
  • Sinethemba Myalwa
  • Sithabile Dlamini
  • Siyabonga Khalishwayo
  • Siyanda Fojile
  • Sophia Moleke
  • Sophumelela Langa
  • Success Nyehli
  • Surprise Mbele
  • Tatenda Jani
  • Tebello Putsoane
  • Tebokgo Motale
  • Thabang Bookholane
  • Thabang Thulare
  • Thabiso Mgidi
  • THABISO NKHATHO
  • Thandiswa Ngwenya
  • Thato Moletsane
  • Thato Mosuoe
  • Thato Tamme
  • Thatohatsi Khomojong
  • Thusang Buthelezi
  • Tlalane Mofokeng
  • Trudy Maseko
  • Tshegofatso Seeletse
  • Tshegofatso Tema
  • Tshepo Neo
  • U’Smangasakhe Msimango
  • Vanessa Nkumisa
  • Violet Masendi
  • Vusomunye Zwane
  • Wezeka Florence Ncaphayi
  • Xola Zondi
  • Yolanda Mtshemla
  • Zama Zulu
  • Zinhle Ndlovu
  • Zivh Tengwane
  • Zusiphe Manqana
  • Zwikhathi Ndlovu
    • 15:30 16:00
      Registration
    • 16:00 16:30
      Opening ceremony: UFS Choir
    • 16:30 16:45
      The role of leadership in shaping a university with a global mindset, with a dedicated focus on achieving gender parity in academic leadership.: Adv Thando Gumede (Commissioner for Gender Equality, South African Commissioner for Gender Equality)
    • 16:45 17:00
      Examining the influence of religion within African institutions of higher learning in the context of globalisation: implications for epistemic diversity, social justice promotion, and inclusive leadership.: Prof Itumeleng Mosala (author)
    • 17:00 17:15
      Promoting social justice through global engagement, addressing strategies to bridge socio-economic disparities in education and how we improve self-awareness on a world stage.: Dr Petiwe Matutu (CEO USAf)
    • 17:15 17:30
      Epistemic diversity in global citizenship education, exploring the myriad ideas and perspectives that contribute to a holistic educational experience.: Prof Vasu Reddy (Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research and Internationalisation)
    • 17:30 17:45
      Q & A: Open to the floor
    • 17:45 17:55
      Closing ceremomny: UFS Choir
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