Be part of the African Universities Summit

You’re invited to join us on 29 & 30th July 2015 at the University of Johannesburg for the brand new African Universities Summit.

Part of the growing annual Times Higher Education World Summit Series, this highly anticipated event is dedicated to the development of world-class teaching and research. Together, we’ll help shape institutions’ strategic missions in an African and international context.

Join us in building a shared global legacy
This Times Higher Education Africa Universities Summit will be hosted in partnership with University of Johannesburg. This global event, dedicated to academic leaders within and beyond the Africa region, will consult on plans for a new addition to the THE rankings portfolio: the Africa University Rankings, shaped by metrics designed to meet the region’s specific challenges.

The summit will feature sessions on:
Mission: clarity and focus		Funding Africa’s renewal
Science, technology and innovation		Industry-university collaboration

Plus, as well as a unique opportunity to network with world-class professionals and hear inspirational speakers share their expertise, your ticket will include:

Networking dinner

World-class speakers

Rankings masterclass

I hope to see you at the Africa University Summit.

	Ihron Rensburg Vice-Chancellor and Principal, University of Johannesburg			Phil Baty Editor, THE Rankings Editor