26th ANNUAL CONFERENCE
20-23 AUGUST 2024

NAVIGATING INTERNATIONALISATION IN CHALLENGING TIMES

Speakers

Elvis Enowbeyang Tarkang

Professor Elvis Enowbeyang Tarkang is a specialist in Health Promotion and currently the Dean of International Programmes of the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS), Ghana. Prior to this position, he was the Head of Department of Health Promotion (UHAS) for 7 years, and has been in the field of Health Promotion for over […]

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Maud Blose

Dr Maud Blose is currently a Teaching Advancements at a University (TAU) Fellow. She holds a PhD in Media and Cultural Studies from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. She’s also a Fulbright Scholar with a MSc in Broadcast Journalism from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, Chicago, U.S.A. She has over a decade experience

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Chika Sehoole

Professor Chika Sehoole is a professor of higher education and the Dean of the Faculty of Education at the University of Pretoria. He obtained his PhD at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, in December 2002.

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Nivrithi Ragubeer

I am currently doctoral PhD student whose research topic pertains to international partnerships for research and global competitiveness in higher education. My study aims to analyse the ways in which University of Pretoria, an African flagship university, used international partnerships as a strategy to become research-intensive and globally competitive and to what extent these international

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Martina Moss

Experienced Manager specialising in Internationalisation projects within South African Higher Education. Proficient in overseeing and leading Academic Staff and Student Mobility initiatives, both inbound and outbound. A proactive advocate for short learning programs and summer school courses, consistently identifying and promoting champions to expand course offerings. Known for exceptional negotiation skills and advocacy for international

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Lebogang Mercy Kekana

Lebogang Mercy Kekana, currently pursuing a Master of Education degree at the Central University of Technology (CUT), Free State, has submitted her final dissertation for evaluation. The focus of her study is on exploring “The Leadership Experiences of Female Principals in Working Alongside Their School Governing Bodies in Waterberg District, Limpopo Province.”

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Thabang Lawrens Mkhize

Thabang Lawrens Mkhize is a Master of Education student at the Central University of Technology, Free State. He is dedicated to unraveling the complexities of international higher education. With a passion for fostering global connections, Mkhize’s research focuses on the internationalisation of higher education and mobility strategies for teacher education.

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Iyonka Strawn-Valcy

Iyonka Strawn-Valcy has a combined 20+ years of experience in leadership roles in education and international higher education leadership to include education abroad, international student and scholar services, and international partnerships.

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Keshia Abraham

Keshia Abraham, PhD, founder and president of The Abraham Consulting Agency, is a Black feminist J.E.D.I (Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) educator committed to facilitating personal and organizational development and intercultural growth.

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