Lund University's engagement in U21 and collaborations with African universities

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International Collaboration: A Universitas 21 (U21) perspective.

This session will explore pertinent issues of partnership, reciprocity, and cross-cultural engagement as experienced by the U21 network of research-intensive universities. Programmes, opportunities and achievements of U21 will be shared with a view to demonstrating the value of international university networks in higher education.

U21 welcomes the opportunity to engage with ARUA in a process of mutual learning from global and regional perspectives. Speakers from McMaster and Lund Universities and the Universities of Glasgow and Johannesburg will share their experiences and views.

Chaired by the U21 Provost, Professor Jenny Dixon, this session will hear from the following speakers, with an open session for discussion following their presentations:

Professor Bonny Ibhawoh
Vice-Provost (International Affairs) and Professor of Global Human Rights
McMaster University

Ms Rachel Sandison
Deputy Vice-Chancellor, External Engagement and Vice Principal, External Relations
University of Glasgow

Professor Ylva Rodny-Gumede
Senior Director, Division for Internationalisation
University of Johannesburg

Professor Ann Kristin Wallengren
Pro Vice Chancellor/Vice-President for Education and Culture
Lund University
Period2023 Nov 152023 Nov 17
Event titleARUA 2023 Biennial International Conference: Reimagining the Future of Higher Education in Africa
Event typeConference
LocationLagos, NigeriaShow on map
Degree of RecognitionInternational