2nd USAf Higher Education Conference 2021, 6-8 October 2021

Speaker Index:

 

WEDNESDAY 06 OCTOBER 2021

  • Dr Linda Meyer | Conference Leader – Universities South Africa | CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENTS
  • Mr Ntokozo Bhengu | Conference Coordinator – Council on Higher Education (CHE) | CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENTS
  • Professor Sibongile Muthwa | Chairperson of Universities South Africa & Vice-Chancellor – Nelson Mandela University | SESSION 1 | WELCOME
  • Professor Ahmed Bawa | Chief Executive Officer – Universities South Africa | SESSION 2 | OFFICIAL CONFERENCE OPENING
  • Dr Blade Nzimande | Honourable Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology | SESSION 3 | KEYNOTE ADDRESS
  • Professor Wim De Villiers | Rector and Vice-Chancellor – Stellenbosch University | SESSION CHAIR
  • Professor Ira Harkavy | Vice-Chancellor & Chair, International Consortium on Higher Education | SESSION 4A | PLENARY SESSION 1
  • Dr Hilligje van’t Land | Secretary-General, International Association of Universities (IAU) | Executive Director, International Universities Bureau | SESSION 4B | PLENARY SESSION 2
  • Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng | Vice-Chancellor – University of Cape Town | SESSION 4A&B | SESSION CHAIR
  • Professor Tristan McCowan | UCL Institute of Education, University College London | Principal Investigator for the Transforming Universities for a Changing Climate Research Project | SESSION 4C | PLENARY SESSION 3 A
  • Professor Laura Pereira | Stockholm Resilience Centre-Stockholm University | EXXARO CHAIR – University of the Witwatersrand | SESSION 4D | PLENARY SESSION 3 B
  • Professor Chris Nhlapo | Vice-Chancellor – Cape Peninsula University of Technology | SESSION 4C&D | SESSION CHAIR
  • Professor Xoliswa Mtose | Vice-Chancellor – University of Zululand | SESSION 5A | SESSION INTRODUCTION
  • Dr Thandi Lewin | Acting-Deputy Director General – University Branch – Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) | SESSION 5B | PLENARY SESSION 4
  • Professor Sibongile Muthwa | Chairperson of Universities South Africa & Vice-Chancellor – Nelson Mandela University | SESSION 5C | PLENARY SESSION 5
  • Professor André Keet | Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Engagement and Transformation – Nelson Mandela University | SESSION 5 | SESSION CHAIR
  • Dr Sizwe Mabizela | Chairperson – USAf Teaching and Learning Strategy Group | Vice-Chancellor – Rhodes University | TLSG | SESSION 6A-1 | SESSION INTRODUCTION
  • Professor Vasu Reddy | Dean of Humanities – University of Pretoria | TLSG | SESSION 6A–2 | SESSION SUB-THEME | PART 1 | SPEAKER
  • Professor Lis Lange | Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Teaching and Learning – University of Cape Town | SESSION 6A–3 | TLSG | SESSION SUB-THEME | PART 2 | SPEAKER
  • Professor Sakhela Buhlungu | Vice Chancellor – University of Fort Hare | SESSION 6A–2 & 6A–3 | TLSG | SESSION CHAIR
  • Ms Trudi van Wyk | Chief Director: Social Inclusion and Quality-Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) | SESSION 6A–4 | TLSG | SESSION SUB-THEME | PART 3 | SPEAKER
  • Dr Sizwe Mabizela | Chairperson – USAf Teaching and Learning Strategy Group | Vice-Chancellor – Rhodes University | SESSION 6A–4 | TLSG | SESSION CHAIR
  • Professor Tyrone Pretorius | Rector & Vice-Chancellor – University of the Western Cape | SESSION 6B-1 | TSG | SESSION 6B INTRODUCTION
  • Professor André Keet | Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Engagement and Transformation – Nelson Mandela University | SESSION 6B-2 | TSG | SPEAKER 1
  • Professor Puleng LenkaBula | Chairperson – USAf Transformation Strategy Group | Vice-Chancellor – University of South Africa | SESSION 6B-3 | TSG | SPEAKER 2
  • Dr Leslie van Rooi | Senior Director of Social Impact and Transformation – Stellenbosch University | SESSION 6B-4 | TSG | SPEAKER 3
  • Professor Langa Khumalo | Executive Director: South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) (DSI) – North-West University | Chairperson – USAf Community of Practice for African Languages (CoPAL) | SESSION 6B | SESSION CHAIR
  • Ms Lerato Mphahlele | Previous NEC Member –South African Union of Students (SAUS) | SESSION 6B-5-1 | TSG | RESPONDENT 1
  • Mr George Mvalo | Director: Social Justice and Transformation – Vaal University of Technology & Chairperson – USAf Transformation Managers’ Forum (TMF) | SESSION 6B-5-2 | TSG | RESPONDENT 2
  • Mr Siseko H Kumalo | PhD candidate – University of Pretoria & Author | SESSION 6B-5-3 | TSG | RESPONDENT 3
  • Mr Cas Coovadia | Chief Executive Officer – Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) | SESSION 6B-5-4 | TSG | RESPONDENT 4
  • Professor Thandwa Mthembu | Vice-Chancellor – Durban University of Technology | SESSION 6B-5 | TSG | SESSION CHAIR
  • Professor Gerald Ouma | Senior Director: Institutional Planning – University of Pretoria | SESSION 6C-1 | FSG | SESSION 6C INTRODUCTION
  • Mr Buti Kgwaridi Manamela | Deputy Minister for Higher Education, Science & Innovation | SESSION 6C-2 | FSG | SPEAKER 1
  • Professor Gerald Ouma | Senior Director: Institutional Planning – University of Pretoria | SESSION 6C-3 | FSG | SPEAKER 2
  • Mr Hardy Maritz | Director: Group Finance – University of Cape Town | SESSION 6C-4 | FSG | SPEAKER 3
  • Mr Phumelelani Mshumi | President of the Student Representative Council (SRC) – University of the Western Cape | SESSION 6C-5 | FSG | SPEAKER 4
  • Professor Yunus Ballim | University of the Witwatersrand | Previous Vice-Chancellor and Principal – Sol Plaatje University | SESSION 6C | FSG | SESSION CHAIR
  • Professor Tshilidzi Marwala | Vice-Chancellor – University of Johannesburg & Member of USAf | Session 6D-2 | WSG | SESSION INTRODUCTION
  • Dr Nompumelelo Obokoh | Board Chairperson, National Research Foundation (NRF), Independent Science for Development Council Member, CGIAR | Session 6D-3 | WSG | SPEAKER 1
  • Mr Daan du Toit | Deputy Director-General – International Cooperation and Resources – Department of Science and Innovation | Session 6D-4 | WSG | SPEAKER 2
  • Professor Ahmed Bawa | Chief Executive Officer – Universities South Africa | Session 6D | WSG | SESSION CHAIR
  • Dr Stanley Mpofu | Chairperson – Higher Education Information Technology South Africa (HEITSA) | Chief Information Officer – University of the Witwatersrand | Session 6D-5-1 | WSG | RESPONDENT 1
  • Mr Sikhumbuzo Ngcobo | Director: Public Sector – Microsoft South Africa | Session 6D-5-2 | WSG | RESPONDENT 2
  • Mr Wayne Adams | Chief Executive Officer – Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority (merSETA) | Session 6D-5-3 | WSG | RESPONDENT 3
  • Professor Peter Mbati | Vice-Chancellor – Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University | Session 6D5 | WSG | SESSION CHAIR
  • Professor Thoko Mayekiso | Chairperson – USAf Research and Innovation Strategy Group & Vice-Chancellor – University of Mpumalanga | Session 6E-1 | RISG | SESSION INTRODUCTION
  • Professor Fulufhelo Nelwamondo | Chief Executive Officer – National Research Foundation of South Africa (NRF) | Session 6E-2 | RISG | SPEAKER 1
  • Dr McLean Sibanda – Managing Director – Bigen Global Limited | Session 6E-3 | RISG | SPEAKER 2
  • Professor Lynn Morris | Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research and Innovation – University of the Witwatersrand | Session 6E-4 | RISG | SPEAKER 3
  • Dr Thandi Mgwebi | Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research, Innovation, and Internationalisation – Nelson Mandela University | Session 6E | RISG | SESSION CHAIR

THURSDAY 07 OCTOBER 2021

  • Professor Themba Mosia | Chairperson – Council on Higher Education, University of Pretoria | SESSION 7-1 | PLENARY INTRODUCTION
  • Professor Phindile Lukhele-Olorunju | Director Research Management, University of Mpumalanga | Session 7-2 | SPEAKER 1
  • Professor Salim Vally | Director: Centre for Education Rights & Transformation, University of Johannesburg | Session 7-3 | SPEAKER 2
  • Dr Whitfield Green | Chief Executive Officer – Council on Higher Education | SESSION 7 | SESSION CHAIR
  • Dr Thandi Lewin | Acting-Deputy Director General University Branch – Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) | SESSION 8A-1 | TLSG | SESSION 8A INTRODUCTION
  • Dr Sizwe Mabizela | Chairperson of the USAf Teaching and Learning Strategy Group & Vice – Chancellor – Rhodes University | SESSION 8A-2 | TLSG | SESSION SUB-THEME | PART 1 | SPEAKER
  • Ms Chantyl Mulder CA (SA) | Executive Director – The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) | SESSION 8A-3 | TLSG | SESSION SUB-THEME | PART 2 | SPEAKER
  • Mr Robert Zwane | The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) | SESSION 8A-3 | TLSG | SESSION SUB-THEME | PART 2 | SPEAKER
  • Dr Noluthando Toni | Director: Teaching Development– Nelson Mandela University | SESSION 8A-4 | TLSG | SESSION SUB-THEME | PART 3 | SPEAKER
  • Professor Francois Strydom | Senior Director: Academic Centre for Teaching and Learning – University of the Free State | SESSION 8A |
    SESSION CHAIR
  • Dr Saloschini Pillay | Manager: College of Health Sciences Student Support Services – University of KwaZulu-Natal | SESSION 8B-1 | TSG | INTRODUCTION
  • Dr Sibusiso Chalufu | President – South African Association of Senior Student Affairs Professionals (SAASSAP) | Executive Director: Student Life and Transformation – North-West University | SESSION 8B-2 | TSG | SPEAKER 1
  • Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng | Vice-Chancellor – University of Cape Town | SESSION 8B-3 | TSG | SPEAKER 2
  • Mr Luthando Jack | Dean of Students – Nelson Mandela University | SESSION 8B-4-1 | TSG | RESPONDENT 1
  • Ms Nobubele Phuza | nGAP Lecturer Nelson Mandela University | SESSION 8B-4-2 | TSG | RESPONDENT 2
  • Dr W.P Wahl | Researcher and Director: Student Affairs – University of the Free State | SESSION 8B-4-3 | TSG | RESPONDENT 3
  • Professor Pamela Dube | Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Student Development and Support – University of the Western Cape | SESSION 8B-4-4 | TSG | RESPONDENT 4
  • Professor Lourens van Staden | Vice-Chancellor – Tshwane University of Technology | SESSION 8B | TSG | SESSION CHAIR
  • Professor Gerald Ouma | Senior Director: Institutional Planning – University of Pretoria | SESSION 8C-1 | FSG | INTRODUCTION
  • Professor Zeblon Vilakazi | Vice-Chancellor – University of the Witwatersrand | SESSION 8C-2-1 | FSG | SESSION SUB-THEME | PART 1 | SPEAKER 1
  • Mr Creswell du Preez | Higher Education Information Technology South Africa (HEITSA) | SESSION 8C-2-2 | FSG | SESSION SUB-THEME | PART 1 | SPEAKER 2
  • Professor Dan Kgwadi | Vice-Chancellor – North-West University | SESSION 8C-2 | FSG | SESSION CHAIR
  • Professor Ron Watermeyer | Trustee of Engineers Against Poverty U.K, Adjunct Professor – University of the Witwatersrand, Chair of ISO TC 59 / SC18, Member of the Certification Board of FIDIC Credentialing Limited and a Director of Infrastructure Options (Pty)Ltd | SESSION 8C-3-1 | FSG | SESSION SUB-THEME | PART 2 | SPEAKER 1
  • Professor Heather Nel | Senior Director of Institutional Planning – Nelson Mandela University | SESSION 8C-3-2 | FSG | SESSION SUB-THEME | PART 2 | SPEAKER 2
  • Professor Andrew Crouch | Vice-Chancellor – Sol Plaatje University | SESSION 8C-3 | FSG | SESSION CHAIR
  • Professor Tshilidzi Marwala | Vice-Chancellor – University of Johannesburg & Member – USAf – World of Work Strategy Group | SESSION 8D-1 | WSG | SESSION INTRODUCTION
  • Professor Alwyn Louw | Vice-Chancellor – Torrens University Australia | SESSION 8D-2 | WSG | SPEAKER 1
  • Ms Nompendulo Thobile Mkhatshwa | Chairperson of Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science and Technology and | SESSION 8D-3 | WSG | SPEAKER 2
  • Professor Benjamin Anderson | Executive Chairman – The Da Vinci Institute | SESSION 8D-4-1 | WSG | RESPONDENT 1
  • Mr Phila Sithole | Acting Head PC4IR PMO: Department of Communications & Digital Technologies | SESSION 8D-4-2 | WSG | RESPONDENT 2
  • Mr Boeta Pretorius | Managing Director – Higher Education Information Technology South Africa (HEITSA) – North-West University | SESSION 8D-4-3 | WSG | RESPONDENT 3
  • Professor Marcus Ramogale | Acting Vice-Chancellor – Mangosuthu University of Technology | SESSION 8D-4 | WSG | SESSION CHAIR
  • Professor Corli Witthuhn | Vice-Rector: Research – University of the Free State | SESSION 8E-1 | RISG | SESSION INTRODUCTION
  • Professor Ronaldo Munck | Director of the Centre for Engaged Research – Dublin City University | SESSION 8E-2 | RISG | SPEAKER 1
  • Dr Nicola Barsdorf | Research Integrity Officer – University of Stellenbosch | SESSION 8E-3 | RISG | SPEAKER 2
  • Professor Stephanie Burton | Professor, Future Africa and Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences – University of Pretoria | SESSION 8E-4 | RISG | SPEAKER 3
  • Professor Jesika Singh | Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research, Innovation and Partnerships – University of Limpopo | SESSION 8E | RISG |
    SESSION CHAIR
  • Professor Sibusiso Moyo | Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research, Innovation and Engagement – Durban University of Technology | SESSION 8F-1 | CHE | SPEAKER 1
  • Professor Nthabiseng Ogude | Dean and Professor of Science Education – University of Pretoria | SESSION 8F-2 | CHE | SPEAKER 2
  • Mr Larry Pokpas | Institutional Planner – University of the Western Cape | SESSION 8F-3 | CHE | SPEAKER 3
  • Professor Ahmed Bawa | Chief Executive Officer – Universities South Africa | SESSION 8F | CHE | SESSION CHAIR
  • Professor Sarah Mosoetsa | Chief Executive Officer – National Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences (NIHSS) | SESSION 9A-1 | PLENARY SESSION 4 – STREAM 1 | SPEAKER 1
  • Professor Tracy-Lynn Field | Research Chair Claude Leon Foundation – Earth Justice and Stewardship – Climate Change and the engaged university – University of the Witwatersrand | SESSION 9A-2 | PLENARY SESSION 4 – STREAM 1 | SPEAKER 2
  • Professor Monique Marks | Head of the Urban Futures Centre (UFC) – Durban University of Technology | SESSION 9A-3 | PLENARY SESSION 4 – STREAM 1 | SPEAKER 3
  • Professor Zeblon Vilakazi | Vice-Chancellor – University of the Witwatersrand | SESSION 9A | PLENARY SESSION 4 – STREAM 1 | SESSION CHAIR
  • Professor Catherine A. Odora Hoppers | Professor Extraordinarius in Education | Former SARChI DST/NRF Research Chair in Development Education | SESSION 9B-1 | PLENARY SESSION 5 – STREAM 2 | SPEAKER 1
  • Professor Rajesh Tandon | Founder President of Society for Participatory Research in Asia (PRIA) & UNESCO Co-Chair in Community Based Research and Social Responsibility in Higher Education – Delhi, India, Reflect on democracy in India | SESSION 9B-2 | PLENARY SESSION 5 – STREAM 2 | SPEAKER 2
  • Professor Nomalanga Mkhize | Head of Department-History And Political Studies – Nelson Mandela University | SESSION 9B-3 | PLENARY SESSION 5 – STREAM 2 | SPEAKER 3
  • Dr Bernard Nthambeleni | Vice-Chancellor – University of Venda | SESSION 9B |
    PLENARY SESSION 5 – STREAM 2 | SESSION CHAIR
  • Dr Noluthando Toni | Director: Teaching Development – Nelson Mandela University | SESSION 10A-1 | TLSG | SESSION INTRODUCTION
  • Mr Siseko H Kumalo | PhD Candidate – University of Pretoria & Author | SESSION 10A-3 | TLSG | PANEL SPEAKER 1
  • Ms Phelo Nocamagu Mathentamo | President Student Representative Council – Walter Sisulu University | SESSION 10A-4 | TLSG | PANEL SPEAKER 2
  • Professor Raisuyah Bhagwan | Department of Community Health Studies – Durban University of Technology | SESSION 10A-5 | TLSG | PANEL SPEAKER 3
  • Professor Viviane Lawack | Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Academic & Professor of Law – University of the Western Cape | SESSION 10A | TLSG | SESSION CHAIR
  • Professor Chris Brink | Professor Chris Brink served as Vice-Chancellor (President) of Newcastle University in the UK from 2007 till 2016, as Rector and Vice-Chancellor of Stellenbosch University 2002-2007 | SESSION 10B | TSG | SESSION THEME | THE RESPONSIVE UNIVERSITY
  • Professor Pamela Dube | Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Student Development and Support – University of the Western Cape | SESSION 10B-1 | TSG | SESSION INTRODUCTION
  • Professor Chris Brink | Vice-Chancellor (President) of Newcastle University in the UK from 2007 till 2016, Rector and Vice-Chancellor of Stellenbosch University 2002 – 2007 | SESSION 10B-2 | TSG | SPEAKER 1
  • Dr Tebogo Rakgogo | President – National Institute for Humanities & Social Sciences Alumni Association (HSSAA) | Board Member – NLB & NLU at the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) – Tshwane University of Technology | SESSION 10B3-1 | TSG | RESPONDENT 1
  • Professor Mary Stuart | Vice-Chancellor – University of Lincoln | SESSION 10B3-2 | TSG | RESPONDENT 2
  • Dr Bernadette Johnson | Director: Transformation and Employment Equity Office – University of the Witwatersrand | SESSION 10B3-3 | TSG | RESPONDENT 3
  • Professor Ahmed Bawa | Chief Executive Officer – Universities South Africa | SESSION 10B-3 | TSG | SESSION CHAIR
  • Professor Gerald Ouma | Senior Director: Institutional Planning – University of Pretoria | SESSION 10C-1 | FSG | SESSION INTRODUCTION
  • Professor Ruksana Osman | Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor – University of the Witwatersrand | SESSION 10C-2 | FSG | SPEAKER 1
  • Professor David Maguire | Vice-Chancellor – University of Sussex U.K | SESSION 10C-3 | FSG | SPEAKER 2
  • Dr Diane Parker | University of Pretoria – Former Deputy Director General University Branch – Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) | SESSION 10C-4 | FSG | SPEAKER 3
  • Mr Duncan Greaves | Chief Executive Officer – Tertiary Education and Research Network of South Africa (TENET) | SESSION 10C-5 | FSG | SPEAKER 4
  • Professor Gerald Ouma | Senior Director: Institutional Planning – University of Pretoria | SESSION 10C | FSG | SESSION CHAIR
  • Professor Thoko Mayekiso | Chairperson of the USAf Research and Innovation Strategy Group & Vice-Chancellor – University of Mpumalanga | SESSION 10D-1 | RISG | SESSION 10D INTRODUCTION
  • Professor Ernest Aryeetey | African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) Board Chair & Former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana | SESSION 10D-2 | RISG | SPEAKER 1
  • Dr Bernard Nthambeleni | Vice-Chancellor – University of Venda | SESSION 10D-3-1 | RISG | RESPONDENT 1
  • Professor Eugene Cloete | Vice-Rector: Research, Innovation and Postgraduate Studies – Stellenbosch University | SESSION 10D-3-2 | RISG | RESPONDENT 2
  • Professor Phuti E Ngoepe | SARChI Chair on Computational Modelling of Materials, Director of Materials Modelling Centre at the University of Limpopo and CSIR Fellow | SESSION 10D-3-3 | RISG | RESPONDENT 3
  • Professor Sue Harrison | Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research and Internationalisation – University of Cape Town | SESSION 10D | RISG | SESSION CHAIR
  • Professor Colin Thakur | InSETA Research Chair: Digitalisation & Director: NEMISA KZN e-Skills CoLab – Durban University of Technology | SESSION 10E-1 | WSG | SESSION INTRODUCTION
  • Professor Haroon Bhorat | Professor of Economics | Director: Development Policy Research Unit (DPRU) – University of Cape Town | SESSION 10E-2 | WSG | SPEAKER 1
  • Professor Dimo Dimov | Professor of Innovation & Entrepreneurship – the University of Bath, UK | Co-founder of Kinetic Thinking | SESSION 10E-3 | WSG | SPEAKER 2
  • Professor Xoliswa Mtose | Vice-Chancellor – University of Zululand | SESSION 10E | WSG | SESSION CHAIR
  • Ms Bongiwe Kunene | Managing Director: Banking Association | SESSION 10E-4-1 | WSG | RESPONDENT 1
  • Mr Lukhanyo Daweti | Secretary-General – South African Union of Students (SAUS) | SESSION 10E-4-2 | WSG | RESPONDENT 2
  • Ms Hameda Deedat | Acting Executive Director: National Labour and Economic Development Institute (NALEDI) | SESSION 10E-4-3 | WSG | RESPONDENT 3
  • Professor Sakhela Buhlungu | Vice-Chancellor – University of Fort Hare | SESSION 10E-4 | WSG | SESSION CHAIR

FRIDAY 08 OCTOBER 2021

  • Professor Mpine Makoe | Commonwealth of Learning Chair – University of South Africa | SESSION 11A | PLENARY SESSION 6 | SESSION INTRODUCTION
  • Professor Lesley Le Grange | Distinguished Professor of Education – Stellenbosch University & Member of the Council on Higher Education | SESSION 11B | SPEAKER 1
  • Professor Vuyisile Msila | Director: Leadership in Higher Education – University of South Africa | SESSION 11C | SPEAKER 2
  • Mr Luzuko Buku | Chairperson: Monitoring, Research and Advice Committee (MRAC) of the Council on Higher Education | SESSION 11D | SESSION CHAIR
  • Dr Vathiswa Papu-Zamxaka | Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research, Innovation and Engagement – Tshwane University of Technology | SESSION 12A | CHE | INTRODUCTION
  • Professor Vhonani Netshandama | Director: Community Engagement – University of Venda | SESSION 12B | CHE | SPEAKER 1
  • Professor Busisiwe Nkonki-Mandleni | Director: Community Engagement and Development (CEAD) – Mangosuthu University of Technology | SESSION 12C | CHE | SPEAKER 2
  • Professor George de Lange | Director: Engagement Office – Nelson Mandela University | SESSION 12D | CHE | SPEAKER 3
  • Professor Eunice Seekoe | Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Teaching, Learning and Community Engagement- Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University | SESSION 12E | CHE | SESSION CHAIR
  • Dr Oliver Seale | Director – HELM Programme | SESSION 13A | HELM | INTRODUCTION
  • Professor Denise Zinn | HELM ULDP Programme Leader – Nelson Mandela University | SESSION 13B | HELM | SPEAKER 1
  • Dr Cyrill Walters | Post-Doctoral fellow in higher education studies – Stellenbosch University | SESSION 13C | HELM | SPEAKER 2
  • Dr Judy Dlamini | Chancellor – University of the Witwatersrand | SESSION 13D | HELM | SPEAKER 3
  • Dr Birgit Schreiber | HELM Associate | SESSION 13 | HELM | SESSION CHAIR
  • Dr Norah Clarke | Director: Entrepreneurship – Universities South Africa | SESSION 14A | EDHE | INTRODUCTION
  • Ms Phetha Mchunu | Chairperson: EDHE Studentpreneurs Community of Practice, with members of the EDHE Studentpreneurs Community of Practice | SESSION 14B | EDHE | PANEL DISCUSSION
  • Dr Bernard Nthambeleni | Vice-Chancellor – University of Venda | SESSION 14C | EDHE | SPEAKER
  • Dr Robert Martin | Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Operations – University of Venda | SESSION 14C | EDHE | SPEAKER
  • Mr Promise Nyalungu | EDHE Studentpreneur of the Year 2020 – graduate of the University of Venda – CEO & Founder: Struu Artzz Entertainment | SESSION 14C | EDHE | SPEAKER
  • Dr Norah Clarke | Director: Entrepreneurship – Universities South Africa | SESSION 14C | EDHE | INTERVIEWER
  • Professor Deresh Ramjugernath | Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Learning and Teaching – Stellenbosch University | SESSION 14D | EDHE | SPEAKER
  • Dr Engela van Staden | Vice-Rector: Academic – University of the Free State | SESSION 14E | EDHE | SESSION CHAIR
  • Professor Thoko Mayekiso | Chairperson – USAf Research and Innovation Strategy Group & Vice-Chancellor – University of Mpumalanga | SESSION 15 | REPORTING SESSION
  • Dr Sizwe Mabizela | Chairperson – USAf Teaching and Learning Strategy Group & Vice-Chancellor – Rhodes University | SESSION 15 | REPORTING SESSION
  • Professor Gerald Ouma | Member of the USAf Funding Strategy Group & Senior Director: Institutional Planning – University of Pretoria | SESSION 15 | REPORTING SESSION
  • Professor Puleng LenkaBula | Chairperson – USAf Transformation Strategy Group & Vice-Chancellor – University of South Africa | SESSION 15 | REPORTING SESSION
  • Professor Tshilidzi Marwala | Member of the USAf World of Work Strategy Group & Vice-Chancellor – University of Johannesburg | SESSION 15 | REPORTING SESSION
  • Professor Wim De Villiers | Rector and Vice-Chancellor – Stellenbosch University | SESSION 15 | SESSION CHAIR
  • Professor Ahmed Bawa | Chief Executive Officer – Universities South Africa | SESSION 16 | CONFERENCE OUTCOMES
  • Professor Sibongile Muthwa | Chairperson of Universities South Africa & Vice-Chancellor – Nelson Mandela University | SESSION 17 | CONFERENCE CLOSING


Dr Linda Meyer

Conference Leader – Universities South Africa (USAf)


Mr Ntokozo Bhengu

Conference Coordinator – Council on Higher Education (CHE)


Professor Sibongile Muthwa

Chairperson of Universities South Africa & Vice-Chancellor – Nelson Mandela University


Professor Ahmed Bawa

Chief Executive Officer – Universities South Africa


Dr Blade Nzimande

Honourable Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology


Professor Wim De Villiers

Rector and Vice-Chancellor – Stellenbosch University


Professor Ira Harkavy

Vice-Chancellor & Chair, International Consortium on Higher Education


Dr Hilligje van’t Land

Secretary-General, International Association of Universities (IAU) | Executive Director, International Universities Bureau


Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng

Vice-Chancellor – University of Cape Town


Professor Tristan McCowan

Principal Investigator for the Transforming Universities for a Changing Climate Research Project.



Professor Chris Nhlapo

Vice-Chancellor – Cape Peninsula University of Technology


Professor Xoliswa Mtose

Vice-Chancellor – University of Zululand


Dr Thandi Lewin

Acting-Deputy Director General – University Branch – Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)


Professor André Keet

Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Engagement and Transformation – Nelson Mandela University


Dr Sizwe Mabizela

Chairperson – USAf Teaching and Learning Strategy Group | Vice-Chancellor – Rhodes University


Professor Vasu Reddy

Dean of Humanities – University of Pretoria


Professor Lis Lange

Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Teaching and Learning – University of Cape Town


Professor Sakhela Buhlungu

Vice-Chancellor – University of Fort Hare


Ms Trudi van Wyk

Chief Director: Social Inclusion and Quality-Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)


Professor Tyrone Pretorius

Rector & ViceChancellor – University of the Western Cape


Professor Puleng LenkaBula

Chairperson – USAf Transformation Strategy Group | Vice-Chancellor – University of South Africa


Dr Leslie van Rooi

Senior Director of Social Impact and Transformation – Stellenbosch University


Professor Langa Khumalo

Executive Director: South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) (DSI) – North-West University | Chairperson – USAf Community of Practice for African Languages (CoPAL)


Ms Lerato Mphahlele

Previous NEC Member –South African Union of Students (SAUS)


Mr George Mvalo

Director: Social Justice and Transformation – Vaal University of Technology & Chairperson – USAf Transformation Managers’ Forum (TMF)



Mr Cas Coovadia

Chief Executive Officer – Business Unity South Africa (BUSA)


Professor Thandwa Mthembu

Vice-Chancellor – Durban University of Technology


Professor Gerald Ouma

Member of the USAf Funding Strategy Group & Senior Director: Institutional Planning – University of Pretoria


Mr Buti Kgwaridi Manamela

Deputy Minister for Higher Education, Science & Innovation


Mr Hardy Maritz

Director: Group Finance – University of Cape Town


Mr Phumelelani Mshumi

President of the Student Representative Council (SRC) – University of the Western Cape


Professor Yunus Ballim

The University of the Witwatersrand | Previous Vice-Chancellor and Principal – Sol Plaatje University


Professor Tshilidzi Marwala

Member of the USAf World of Work Strategy Group & Vice-Chancellor – University of Johannesburg


Dr Nompumelelo Obokoh

Board Chairperson, National Research Foundation (NRF), Independent Science for Development Council Member, CGIAR


Mr Daan du Toit

Deputy Director-General – International Cooperation and Resources – Department of Science and Innovation


Dr Stanley Mpofu

Chairperson – Higher Education Information Technology South Africa (HEITSA) | Chief Information officer – University of the Witwatersrand


Mr Sikhumbuzo Ngcobo

Director: Public Sector – Microsoft South Africa


Mr Wayne Adams

Chief Executive Officer – Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority (merSETA)


Professor Peter Mbati

Vice-Chancellor – Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University


Professor Thoko Mayekiso

Chairperson of the USAf Research and Innovation Strategy Group & Vice-Chancellor – University of Mpumalanga


Professor Fulufhelo Nelwamondo

Chief Executive Officer – National Research Foundation of South Africa (NRF)


Dr McLean Sibanda

Managing Director – Bigen Global Limited


Professor Lynn Morris

Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research and Innovation – University of the Witwatersrand


Dr Thandi Mgwebi

Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research, Innovation, and Internationalisation – Nelson Mandela University


Professor Themba Mosia

Chairperson – Council on Higher Education, University of Pretoria


Professor Phindile Lukhele-Olorunju

Director Research Management, University of Mpumalanga


Professor Salim Vally

Director: Centre for Education Rights & Transformation, University of Johannesburg


Dr Whitfield Green

Chief Executive Officer – Council on Higher Education


Ms Chantyl Mulder

CA (SA) | Executive Director – The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA)


Mr Robert Zwane

The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA)


Dr Noluthando Toni

Director: Teaching Development– Nelson Mandela University


Professor Francois Strydom

Senior Director: Academic Centre for Teaching and Learning – University of the Free State


Dr Saloschini Pillay

Manager: College of Health Sciences Student Support Services – University of KwaZulu-Natal


Dr Sibusiso Chalufu

President – South African Association of Senior Student Affairs Professionals (SAASSAP) | Executive Director: Student Life and Transformation – North-West University


Mr Luthando Jack

Dean of Students – Nelson Mandela University


Ms Nobubele Phuza

nGAP Lecturer Nelson Mandela University


Dr W.P Wahl

Researcher and Director: Student Affairs – University of the Free State


Professor Pamela Dube

Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Student Development and Support – University of the Western Cape


Professor Lourens van Staden

Vice-Chancellor – Tshwane University of Technology


Professor Zeblon Vilakazi

Vice-Chancellor – University of the Witwatersrand


Mr Creswell du Preez

Higher Education Information Technology South Africa (HEITSA)


Professor Dan Kgwadi

Vice-Chancellor – North-West University


Professor Ron Watermeyer

Trustee of Engineers Against Poverty U.K, Adjunct Professor – University of the Witwatersrand, Chair of ISO TC 59 / SC18, Member of the Certification Board of FIDIC Credentialing Limited and a Director of Infrastructure Options (Pty)Ltd


Professor Heather Nel

Senior Director of Institutional Planning – Nelson Mandela University


Professor Andrew Crouch

Vice-Chancellor – Sol Plaatje University


Professor Alwyn Louw

Vice-Chancellor – Torrens University Australia


Ms Nompendulo Thobile Mkhatshwa

Chairperson of Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science and Technology


Professor Benjamin Anderson

Executive Chairman – The Da Vinci Institute


Mr Phila Sithole

Acting Head PC4IR PMO: Department of Communications & Digital Technologies


Mr Boeta Pretorius

Managing Director – Higher Education Information Technology South Africa (HEITSA) – North-West University


Professor Marcus Ramogale

Acting Vice-Chancellor – Mangosuthu University of Technology


Professor Corli Witthuhn

Vice-Rector: Research – University of the Free State


Professor Ronaldo Munck

Director of the Centre for Engaged Research – Dublin City University


Dr Nicola Barsdorf

Research Integrity Officer – University of Stellenbosch


Professor Stephanie Burton

Professor, Future Africa and Faculty of Natural and Agricultural SciencesUniversity of Pretoria


Professor Jesika Singh

Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research, Innovation and Partnerships – University of Limpopo


Professor Sibusiso Moyo

Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research, Innovation and Engagement – Durban University of Technology


Professor Nthabiseng Ogude

Dean and Professor of Science Education – University of Pretoria


Mr Larry Pokpas

Institutional Planner – University of the Western Cape


Professor Sarah Mosoetsa

Chief Executive Officer – National Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences (NIHSS)


Professor Tracy-Lynn Field

Research Chair Claude Leon Foundation – Earth Justice and Stewardship – Climate Change and the engaged university – University of the Witwatersrand


Professor Monique Marks

Head of the Urban Futures Centre (UFC) – Durban University of Technology


Professor Catherine A. Odora Hoppers

Professor Extraordinarius in Education | Former SARChI DST/NRF Research Chair in Development Education



Professor Nomalanga Mkhize

Head of Department-History And Political Studies – Nelson Mandela University


Dr Bernard Nthambeleni

Vice-Chancellor – University of Venda


 

Ms Phelo Nocamagu Mathentamo

President Student Representative Council – Walter Sisulu University


Professor Raisuyah Bhagwan

Department of Community Health Studies – Durban University of Technology


Professor Viviane Lawack

Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Academic & Professor of Law – University of the Western Cape


Professor Chris Brink

Professor Chris Brink served as Vice-Chancellor (President) of Newcastle University in the UK from 2007 till 2016, as Rector and Vice-Chancellor of Stellenbosch University 2002-2007


Dr Tebogo Rakgogo

President – National Institute for Humanities & Social Sciences Alumni Association (HSSAA) | Board Member – NLB & NLU at the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) – Tshwane University of Technology


Professor Mary Stuart

Vice-Chancellor – University of Lincoln


Dr Bernadette Johnson

Director: Transformation and Employment Equity Office – University of the Witwatersrand


Professor Nana Poku

Vice-Chancellor – University of KwaZulu-Natal


Professor Ruksana Osman

Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor – University of the Witwatersrand


Professor David Maguire

Vice-Chancellor – University of Sussex U.K


Dr Diane Parker

University of Pretoria – Former Deputy Director General University Branch – Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)


Mr Duncan Greaves

Chief Executive Officer Tertiary Education and Research Network of South Africa (TENET)


Professor Ernest Aryeetey

African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) Board Chair & Former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana


Professor Eugene Cloete

Vice-Rector: Research, Innovation and Postgraduate Studies – Stellenbosch University


Professor Phuti E Ngoepe

SARChI Chair on Computational Modelling of Materials, Director of Materials Modelling Centre at the University of Limpopo and CSIR Fellow


Professor Sue Harrison

Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research and Internationalisation – University of Cape Town


Professor Colin Thakur

InSETA Research Chair: Digitalisation & Director: NEMISA KZN e-Skills CoLab – Durban University of Technology


Professor Haroon Bhorat

Professor of Economics | Director: Development Policy Research Unit (DPRU) – University of Cape Town


Professor Dimo Dimov

Professor of Innovation & Entrepreneurship – the University of Bath, UK | Co-founder of Kinetic Thinking


Ms Bongiwe Kunene

Managing Director: Banking Association


Mr Lukhanyo Daweti

Secretary-General – South African Union of Students


Ms Hameda Deedat

Acting Executive Director: National Labour and Economic Development Institute


Professor Sakhela Buhlungu

Vice-Chancellor – University of Fort Hare


Professor Mpine Makoe

Commonwealth of Learning Chair, University of South Africa


Professor Lesley Le Grange

Distinguished Professor of Education – Stellenbosch University & Member of the Council on Higher Education


Professor Vuyisile Msila

Director: Leadership in Higher Education – University of South Africa


Mr Luzuko Buku

Chairperson: Monitoring, Research and Advice Committee (MRAC) of the Council on Higher Education


Dr Vathiswa Papu-Zamxaka

Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research, Innovation and Engagement – Tshwane University of Technology


Professor Vhonani Netshandama

Director: Community Engagement – University of Venda


Professor Busisiwe Nkonki-Mandleni

Director: Community Engagement and Development (CEAD) – Mangosuthu University of Technology



Professor Eunice Seekoe

Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Teaching, Learning and Community Engagement- Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University


Dr Oliver Seale

Director – HELM Programme


Professor Denise Zinn

HELM ULDP Programme Leader – Nelson Mandela University


Dr Cyrill Walters

Post-Doctoral fellow in higher education studies – Stellenbosch University


Dr Judy Dlamini

Chancellor – University of the Witwatersrand


Dr Birgit Schreiber

HELM Associate


Dr Norah Clarke

Director: Entrepreneurship – Universities South Africa


Ms Phetha Mchunu

Chairperson: EDHE Studentpreneurs Community of Practice, with members of the EDHE Studentpreneurs Community of Practice

 


Dr Robert Martin

Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Operations – University of Venda


Mr Promise Nyalungu

EDHE Studentpreneur of the Year 2020 – graduate of the University of Venda – CEO & Founder: Struu Artzz Entertainment


Professor Deresh Ramjugernath

Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Learning and Teaching – Stellenbosch University


Dr Engela van Staden

Vice-Rector: Academic – University of the Free State