ARUA Conference 2023

Chair: Emeritus Professor Olufemi Bamiro, Former Vice Chancellor, University of Ibadan

1. Mr. Jerome September, Dean of Students, University of the Witwatersrand
   Title: “Breaking down the walls: Student Success as a common purpose for Academic and Student Affairs. A Wits University Perspective”
2. Professor Gordon Awandare, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Academic and Student Affairs, University of Ghana
   Title: “Preparing Students for the World of Competitive Research”.
3. Professor Roberta Comunian, Professor of Creative Economies, Department of Culture, Media and Creative Industries, Kings College London
   Title: “It takes a village: Supporting creative graduates in and beyond the creative industries”.

Chair: Professor Sizwe Mabizela, Vice Chancellor, Rhodes University

1. Professor John Effah, Director, Institutional Planning and Research, University of Ghana
   Title: “Digital innovation and transformation of HEIs in Africa: opportunities, challenges, and responses”.
2. Professor Russ Ganim, Dean of International Programs, University of Iowa
   Title: “Tech and Teams: The Promise of Webinars and Global Classrooms”.
3. Professor Adeniyi Isafiade, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Cape Town
   Title: “African universities can enhance teaching and learning using technology by leveraging opportunities”

Chair: Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, Vice Chancellor, University of Ghana

1. Professor Graham Carr, President and Vice Chancellor, Concordia University (TBC)
   Title: “Concordia: a next-generation university”.
2. Professor Lanre Fagbohun, Former Vice Chancellor, Lagos State University
   Title: “Mapping Governance Risks, the Future of Universities”.
3. Professor Lis Lange, Former Deputy Vice Chancellor (T&L) University of Cape Town, Special Advisor: Deputy Vice-Chancellor Learning and Teaching,
   Stellenbosch University
   Title: “Re-engaging Governance Praxis at African Universities: A reflection from the trenches”

Chair: Professor Folasade Ogunsola, Vice Chancellor, University of Lagos

1. Professor Daya Reddy, Vice Chancellor (Interim), University of Cape Town
   Title: “Partnerships and collaboration in scholarship: crossing and eliminating boundaries”.
2. Professor Emmanuel Ojo, Deputy Head: Wits School of Education & Chair: Faculty of Humanities’ Transformation, Internationalisation, and
   Partnerships Committee, University of the Witwatersrand
   Title: “Mapping the Academic Landscape: A Bibliometric Journey Through Higher Education in Africa”.
3. Professor Wendy Thomson CBE, Vice Chancellor, University of London
   Title: “Transnational Education on Tides of Change”.

Friday, 17^th November 2021

Thursday, 16^th November 2021 4.30 PM WAT