This event is part of the internationalisation of higher education webinar 2025 series organised by the School of Education's Dr Joanna Al-Youssef, an academic with passion for, and interest in, the areas of internationalisation of higher education, language, and culture.
The 2025 webinar series is organised in collaboration with the Association of African Universities’ (AAU) European regional office hosted at the University of Nottingham, the University of Nottingham’s UNESCO Chair in International Education and Development, and STAR Scholars Network, with support from the Centre for International Education Research (CIER) at the School of Education, University of Nottingham.
Overview
The global landscape of higher education is evolving rapidly, with internationalisation playing a critical role in fostering innovation, collaboration, and sustainable development. Hence the Association of African Universities, the apex higher education institution in Africa, in collaboration with its European Regional office hosted at the University of Nottingham, presents the internationalisation in African higher education webinar series which has emerged as a strategic priority for enhancing the global competitiveness of higher education institutions in Africa, and contributing to regional integration and development.
The webinar series will bring together experts, scholars, policymakers, and practitioners to explore the multifaceted aspects of internationalisation in higher education. The ultimate aim is to provide a platform for knowledge exchange, policy development, and the fostering of strategic partnerships that support the internationalisation agenda of higher education in Africa.
Specific Objectives
- Discuss how internationalisation is interpreted, approached, and researched within the African higher education context
- Identify gaps and challenges in policy and practice and propose actionable recommendations
- Explore the integration of sustainability and global citizenship within internationalisation strategies
- Foster a vision for future internationalisation efforts in African higher education
- Promote collaboration and partnerships among stakeholders
The aim of this session is to discuss issues related to policy and practice with a view to identifying any challenges and gaps as well as proposing a policy brief and practice recommendations.