You are invited to attend the 2nd Universities South Africa (USAf) Higher Education Conference, conducted in collaboration with the Council on Higher Education (CHE).

Date: 6-8 October 2021

Following the lead of the successful 2019 event, the conference will provide a platform for thought leadership, debates, deliberation and shared understanding among senior academics, researchers, executive leadership of public universities, government, business and civil society. Prospective attendees must note that this is a no-cost event.

The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) has endorsed the conference as a key national event for the sector. 

Taking place within a context of significant disruption, uncertainty and complexity brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, the conference will, in broad terms, provide a platform to reflect on the state and purpose of South Africa’s higher education system – looking at the past, the present and the future. 

The event also offers a much-needed opportunity for USAf’s strategy groups to retreat, think about and learn from the unprecedented challenges of COVID-19 while contemplating the university of the future.

Please follow the link to see more information and registration to this online event:
2nd USAf Higher Education Conference 2021 (6-8 October 2021)

Registration is now open for the delegates who will link in to proceedings online. Please note: it is important to study the Provisional Conference Programme before you register, as you will be required to select which sessions and breakaway groups you will attend as part of your registration process. Registration closes on 29 September.