Thandika Mkandawire Memorial Lecture 2024
We are delighted to invite you to the Thandika Mkandawire Memorial Lecture 2024, hosted by CODESRIA and UNISA. This year’s lecture will address “Vision, Value, and Values in the Transformation of Higher Education in Africa: Opportunities and Challenges.”
Details of the event are as follows:
- Date: Thursday, 10 October 2024
- Time: 3:00 PM (CAT/ SAST)
- Keynote Speaker: Prof. Tade Akin Aina
- Join the lecture via MS Teams: https://bit.ly/TM-Memorial-Lecture
Prof. Aina’s insights will explore key opportunities and challenges in transforming higher education across the African continent, a topic that resonates deeply with our collective efforts toward advancing education in Africa.
We sincerely hope you can join us for this significant event.
For any enquiries, feel free to contact us at sarchisp@unisa.ac.za.
Best regards,
Programme
Chair
Dr Godwin Murunga – Executive Secretary, CODESRIA
Opening Remarks
Dr Godwin Murunga – Executive Secretary, CODESRIA
Welcome Addresses
Prof Jimi Adesina – SARChI Chair in Social Policy, UNISA Dr Katja Hujo – Acting Director, UNRISD
Introduction of the Keynote Speaker
Prof Jimi Adesina – SARChI Chair in Social Policy, UNISA
Memorial Lecture
Prof Tade Akin Aina – Carnegie Corporation New York
Q&A Session
Closing Remarks
Dr Ilcheong Yi – Senior Research Coordinator, UNRISD, Geneva
Vote of Thanks
Prof Jimi Adesina – SARChI Chair in Social Policy, UNISA
