26th ANNUAL CONFERENCE
20-23 AUGUST 2024
As a decolonial strategy to broadly transform HE, there is a need to workshop strategic approaches to Internationalising HE. The workshop is premised on providing solutions to asymmetrical knowledge and power relations with the Global North instead of relying on the Global North to offer leadership programmes, which are the status quo. The proposed workshop aims to provide a strategic reading of the 2019 Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) – Policy Framework for the Internationalisation of Higher Education in South Africa. The rationale is to explore divergent perspectives to develop institutional and faculty-led international strategies to support institutional and continental 2030 visions of comprehensive internationalisation.
The aim is to contribute to the global competitiveness of graduates in a decolonial, interconnected, cross-border, transnational and geopolitical space. The next objective is to examine decolonial strategies for partnership development, student and staff exchanges, and the curriculum at home and abroad. Finally, new perspectives are interrogated to embrace the democratising role of virtual realities and technologies to enhance the decolonial and inclusive international agenda.
Workshop participants will be engaged in discussions with panellists focusing on strategies for inclusive, comprehensive internationalisation. Discussions will explore the concept as an objective to overcome the historical impacts of higher education in South Africa.
Space is limited to 30 participants. All participants will receive a certificate of completion.
Date:
Tuesday, 20 August 2024
Time:
08:00 – 17:00
Venue:
TBA
Target Audience:
New and emerging leadership
Cost:
IEASA Members – R2 000
Non-members – R2 500
Expected Learning Outcomes:
The workshop aims to provide a strategic reading of the 2019 Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) – Policy Framework for the Internationalisation of Higher Education in South Africa.
To explore divergent perspectives to develop institutional and faculty-led int’l strategies.
To support institutional and continental 2030 visions of comprehensive internationalisation.
To be interactive, drawing upon diverse perspectives from the presenters in understanding the policy landscape.
To explore specific institutional contexts
To locate this to the continental, regional, national and institutional imperatives to internationalise within a decolonised and VUCA agenda.
Schedule:
| 08:00 – 08:30 | Coffee and Tea |
| 08:30 –08:45 | Introductions |
| 08:45 –09:15 | Overview – DHET Policy |
| 09:15 – 09:45 | Strategy and global readiness to internationalise institutions |
| 09:45 – 11:00 |
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| 11:00 – 11:30 | Refreshment Break |
| 11:30 – 13:00 | Institutional Scorecards |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch |
| 14:00 – 15:30 |
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| 15:30 – 16:00 | Refreshment Break |
| 16:00 – 17:00 | Open floor discussions Conclusion |
Facilitators:
Judy Peter, Nelson Mandela University (Chairperson)
Nonceba Mbambo-Kekane, University of Limpopo
Tasmeera Singh, Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Dingaan Booi, Cape Peninsual University of Technology
Interactivity:
The workshop will implement an eclectic approach using diverse models listed :
Materials:
Participants are requested to familiarise themselves with the 2019 Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) – Policy Framework for the Internationalisation of Higher Education in South Africa.
Policy documents on internationalisation from their home institutions
Professor Judy Peter is an art historian, curator, and Director – Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology. She has published and presented in the areas of gender studies, post-colonial studies and cultural studies both nationally and internationally.
Prof Nonceba Mbambo-Kekana is the Director of International Affairs at the University of Limpopo, South Africa. She is responsible for internationalisation policy and strategy of the university. Her interest in internationalisation is leadership and development of meaningful partnerships. Prior to joining the Office of International Affairs she was the Executive Dean of Health Sciences.
Manager International Relations
Tasmeera Singh, PhD, is an international higher education specialist with over 22 years of experience in the field. She is currently employed at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology as the Manager: of International Relations. Before her appointment at CPUT, she was at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, as the Principal International Advisor.
Mr. Dingaan Booi is a dynamic Higher Education Internationalisation Practitioner, poised to facilitate transformative discourse. With experience and a commitment to fostering global connections, Mr. Booi serves as the International Relations Officer in the Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships Directorate at Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT).
First half of the workshop will cover immigration regulations, visas for university/academic activities and responsibilities of universities to the immigration regulations (giving meaning to the Registrar’s undertaking).
The second half will be a “how-to” guide. We will cover processes at the Universities of Johannesburg to give effect to the immigration regulations and the registrar’s undertaking in creating compliance for all categories of international students, staff, PDRFs and Distinguished Professors.
Space is limited to 30 participants. All participants will receive a certificate of completion.
Date:
Tuesday, 20 August 2024
Time:
08:00 – 14:00
Venue:
TBA
Target Audience:
Immigration support officers, managers of student services, registrar’s staff
Cost:
IEASA Members – R1 000
Non-members – R1 250
Expected Learning Outcomes:
Understanding of the Immigration Regulations
Learn which visas may be used for academic purposes
Understand the Universities’ responsibilities to the Immigration Regulations
Schedule:
| 08:00 – 08:15 | Coffee and Tea |
| 08:15 – 08:20 | Welcome and Introductions |
| 08:20 – 08:25 | Setting the scene |
| 08:25 – 08:50 | Understanding the Immigration regulations |
| 08:50 – 09:15 | Visas for university/academic activities |
| 09:15 – 10:00 | Universities’ responsibilities to the immigration regulations (giving effect to the Registrar’s undertaking) |
| 10:00 – 11:00 | Managing Immigration Compliance at UJ
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| 11:00 – 11:30 | Tea Break |
| 11:30 – 12:00 | Managing Immigration Compliance at UJ
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| 12:00 – 12:30 | Managing Immigration Compliance at UJ
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| 12:30 – 12:45 | Summary |
| 12:45 – 13:00 | Closure |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch |
Facilitators:
Lebethe Malefo, University of Johannesburg
Shantelle Sass, University of Johannesburg
Ziyanda Sam, University of Johannesburg
Interactivity:
Participants will interact with the facilitator and each other face to face and by participating in activities
Materials:
Presentation, Articles and Case studies, booklet, activities material
Lebethe Malefo joined the University of Johannesburg (UJ) in 2012 in the capacity of Director: Study Abroad and International Student Services. He joined UJ from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (Wits), where he had been Acting Head, Deputy Head and Manager of International Partnerships and Collaborations in the Wits International Office (WIO). He has also been Coordinator of Mobility Programmes and Administrator in the Africa Office of the International Academic Programmes Office (IAPO) at the University of Cape Town (UCT).
Shantelle Sass joined the Rand Afrikaans University’s (RAU) Division for International Relations in 2002 where she was responsible for international students’ application enquiries, immigration, and registration.
Ms Ziyanda Sam joined the Division for Global Engagement in the Study Abroad and International Student Services section at the University of Johannesburg in January 2017 in the capacity of Secretary to the Director.
Grant and proposal writing are important skills within the higher education sector. These skills enable organisations and individuals to access funding. Such funding is often crucial to explore new and innovative ways of doing. Access to grants can also contribute to the long-term financial sustainability of organisations and projects.
The skills and knowledge associated with grant and proposal writing also address professional areas such as strategic communication, project management, communication and grant management.
In this workshop, the facilitators will use case studies and examples to complement the theory of grant writing. In addition, participants will practice practical components of grant writing and take the first steps towards crafting a grant proposal using the various components of grant writing including design and budgeting.
The workshop will use practical examples and in particular focus on funding channels of the European Union as mechanisms to support internationalization.
Space is limited to 30 participants. All participants will receive a certificate of completion.
Date:
Tuesday, 20 August 2024
Time:
08:00 – 14:00
Venue:
TBA
Target Audience:
The workshop is relevant to anyone interested in developing a strong understanding of grant writing. Level: beginner to intermediate
Cost:
IEASA Members – R1 000
Non-members – R 1250
Expected Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the workshop, participants will:
Schedule:
| 08:00 – 08:15 | Coffee and Tea / Registration |
| 08:15 – 08:30 | Who is in the room? |
| 08:30 – 08:45 | Understanding expectations |
| 08:45 – 09:30 | Understanding the funding landscape |
| 09:30 – 11:00 | Group session |
| 11:00 – 11:30 | Tea Break |
| 11:30 – 12:45 | Work session: Creating grant components |
| 12:45 – 13:00 | Final take aways |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch |
Facilitators:
Huba Boshoff (Coordinator), The KnowledgeCollab
Wiseman Jack, Consultant
Divinia Jithoo, Durban University of Technology
Interactivity:
Participants will work in smaller groups as well individually on practically crafting a grant proposal
Facilitators will engage with each small group to ensure attention to detail
Materials:
Participants will receive a set of notes and templates.
Huba Boshoff has built a career in the higher education sector. In the past two decades she has worked in the field of student development, programme development and accreditation, quality assurance and internationalisation. Huba’s previous professional roles include being the Manager of the Center for Partnerships and Internationalisation at Stellenbosch University where her portfolio included partnership management, strategy development and information management. She has also worked intensively on student development establishing the Unit for Multiculturalism (also at Stellenbosch University), reviewing student leadership structures and support mechanisms and crafting interventions that engage students both inside and outside the classroom.
Wiseman Jack currently serves as an Independent Consultant in the internationalisation of Higher Education. He also serves as a Specialist in External Engagement and Outreach, Directorate of International Education and Partnership at Durban University of Technology (DUT). Prior to current assignments he was served as an Executive Director for International Relations and Advancement at Vaal University of Technology from 2011 to 2021.
Ms Divinia Jithoo is a Specialist in International Education at the International Education and Partnerships Office at the Durban University of Technology. She has gained extensive experience in higher education internationalisation.
The issue of refugees and asylum seekers in sub-Saharan Africa remains a critical global concern. With the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees reporting that this region hosts over 26% of the world’s refugees, there’s an urgent need for action. Responding to this challenge, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and the World Education Services (WES) have joined forces on a pioneering pilot project. This initiative aims to recognize the qualifications of eligible refugees and asylum seekers in South Africa, particularly those facing documentation gaps.
Space is limited to 30 participants. All participants will receive a certificate of completion.
Date:
Tuesday, 20 August 2024
Time:
13:00 – 17:30
Venue:
TBA
Target Audience:
HEIs, Quality Assurance Bodies, Professional Bodies and others
Cost:
IEASA Members – R1 000
Non-members – R 1250
Expected Learning Outcomes:
Will provide a unique platform for stakeholders to collaborate, share knowledge, and devise practical solutions for recognizing the qualifications of refugees and asylum seekers.
By leveraging the expertise of WES, SAQA, and workshop participants, we can pave the way for greater inclusivity and empowerment.
This half-day workshop provides a unique platform for stakeholders to collaborate, share knowledge, and devise practical solutions for recognizing the qualifications of refugees and asylum seekers. By leveraging the expertise of WES, SAQA, and workshop participants, we can pave the way for greater inclusivity and empowerment.
Schedule:
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch |
| 14:00 – 14:15 | Welcome and Introduction of workshop participants |
| 14:15 – 14:30 | Introduction and overview:
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| 14:30 – 15:00 | Credential Evaluation Challenges:
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| 15:00 – 15:30 | Regulatory Landscape:
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| 15:30 – 16:00 | Refreshment Break |
| 16:00 – 16:15 | WES/SAQA Pilot Project:
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| 16:15 – 17:00 | Hands-on exercise:
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| 17:00 – 17:30 | Q&A and Discussion:
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Facilitators:
Navin Vasudev, South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)
Beka Tavartkiladze, World Education Services (WES)
Kim Snyders, South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)
Interactivity:
This will be an interactive workshop with demonstration of using evaluation methodologies targeting refugees and asylum seekers
Materials:
Presentation, toolkits
Navin is an international development professional with over 20 years’ experience in programme development and management in the livelihoods, health, gender, education, forestry and social development sectors. His experience spans working in countries in Southern and West Africa, South Asia, and North America.
With 21 years of experience in international academic credential evaluation, Beka has a deep knowledge of international education systems and the recognition of international academic credentials. He frequently presents on the education systems of countries around the world and the issues surrounding the recognition of international qualifications at national and international conferences and workshops.
Ms Kim Snyders is the Manager: Ratification of Foreign Qualifications at SAQA. She started working as a credential evaluator within the evaluation of foreign qualifications unit in 2006 with specific focus on SADC countries, as well as the UK, USA, and Australia.
During this workshop, we will encourage institutions to further their data-driven approach to international recruitment by exploring the latest trends in student interest in South Africa. We will engage experts and use a roundtable format to discuss the challenges and opportunities for South African institutions and subsequently identify best practices.
We will share the latest data informed by Studyportals’ 50 million student-users annually. 2023 saw student interest in South Africa return to pre-pandemic levels, and 2024 is shaping to be a record year with student interest coming from numerous regions including Asia, Europe, and North America. The workshop will connect these overall student trends to actionable strategies that participants can implement at their institutions.
Space is limited to 30 participants. All participants will receive a certificate of completion.
Date:
Tuesday, 20 August 2024
Time:
13:00 – 18:00
Venue:
TBA
Target Audience:
Staff from the following departments:
Student recruitment, marketing, international office, strategic planning
Both junior and senior; those with connections to internationalisation and student recruitment
Cost:
IEASA Members – R1 000
Non-members – R1 250
Expected Learning Outcomes:
Schedule:
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch |
| 14:00 – 14:15 | Introduction |
| 14:15 – 15:00 | Session 1: Global interest trends for South Africa In this session we will look take a deeper look at the latest data on where student interest in Africa comes from followed by a deep dive into the subject area opportunities unique to South Africa. |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Session 2: Data-driven decision making: an institutional case study (1 hour) Building on the insights from the first session we will look at how institutions can use the data available to support institutional growth and diversity, drawing on the experience of South African universities. |
| 15:30 – 16:00 | Refreshment Break |
| 16:00 – 16:30 | Continuation of session 2 |
| 16:30 – 17:00 | Session 3: The international student journey Student don’t wake up the day applications open and look for a university – they have normally been thinking about this major life choice for well over a year. In this session we will share Studyportals’ research and insights to help you understand their journey and know how to get them interested in your university, and then nurture that interest so they apply and choose you out of the universities they get accepted by. |
| 17:00 – 18:00 | Session 4: Transforming your digital presence to attract more international students (1 hour) In the final session we will focus on understanding the challenges and behaviour of international students to better engage with them digitally and finally optimising university websites, emails, and social media to build a strong online presence. |
Facilitators:
Derrik Kast, Studyportals
Damaris Clark, Studyportals
Gyles Hawkins, Studyportals
Interactivity:
Materials:
Derrik Karst is Senior Vice President of Partnerships at Studyportals, an online platform empowering over 55 million international students each year. He advises universities on strategies and insights to grow, diversify, and enrich international student recruitment.
Damaris works as a consultant for the data analytics team at Studyportals, supporting partners within the EMEA region with all things data related. Prior to this, she worked in the student accommodation and pathway sectors. She holds a Masters degree in research and innovation in higher education, specializing in continuous improvement in student engagement.
Gyles Hawkins joined Studyportals two years ago as a student recruitment consultant, and now leads the team that work with universities throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
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