{"id":53042,"date":"2025-02-18T08:01:29","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T08:01:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/kigali-to-host-the-africa-universities-summit-2025\/"},"modified":"2025-02-20T10:58:49","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T10:58:49","slug":"kigali-to-host-the-africa-universities-summit-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/kigali-to-host-the-africa-universities-summit-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Kigali to host THE Africa Universities Summit 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

The event will take place in Kigali, comprising academics, policymakers, industry leaders, and civil society to address critical challenges and opportunities.<\/p>\n

Themed \u201cUnited Leadership: Harnessing African Education for Sustainable Growth,\u201d the summit will explore equitable partnerships, sustainability, digital transformation, and research-driven employability.<\/p>\n

Over 350 delegates will engage with more than 100 thought leaders, exchanging insights on fostering regional collaboration and leveraging education for economic progress.<\/p>\n

Prominent speakers will include Dr Philip Cotton, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Global Health Equity, Dr Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Chancellor of the University of Johannesburg, and Dr DeWayne Frazier, President and Vice-Chancellor of the American University of Nigeria.<\/p>\n

Discussions will focus on building inclusive partnerships to strengthen collaboration across the continent, integrating sustainability into higher education, and exploring digital innovation to expand access and improve efficiency.<\/p>\n

The summit will also address how African institutions can align research with workforce needs to enhance employability.<\/p>\n

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Additionally, THE experts will conduct data masterclasses analyzing the THE Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2025 and THE Impact Rankings 2025, which assess universities based on global sustainable development goals.<\/p>\n

Phil Baty, THE\u2019s Chief Global Affairs Officer, emphasized the summit\u2019s significance. \u201cAfrica is vital to the future success of the world, and we are delighted to be hosting such a timely and relevant event. This gathering in Kigali will highlight Africa\u2019s growth as an education hub and its leadership in sustainability.\u201d<\/p>\n

With Rwanda emerging as a center for academic and technological innovation, the summit is set to reinforce Africa\u2019s role in global education and development.<\/p>\n

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