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SUMMARY:Africa-US Universities Network Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:Africa-US Universities Network Conference 2025\nDate: July 1–3\, 2025Location: University of the Witwatersrand\, Johannesburg\, South Africa (Hybrid: In-Person & Virtual) \nOverview\nThe Africa-US Universities Network Conference seeks to enhance academic collaboration\, cultural exchange\, and institutional partnerships between African and U.S. universities. Hosted by the African Centre for the Study of the United States (ACSUS) at the University of the Witwatersrand\, this conference will bring together scholars\, administrators\, policymakers\, and students to explore innovative models of engagement in higher education. \nThe conference builds on the Africa-US Universities Network\, an initiative that emerged from discussions at the 2022 US-Africa Leaders’ Summit in Washington\, D.C.. It is supported by leading academic institutions\, including: \n\nAfrican Centre for the Study of the United States (ACSUS)\, University of the Witwatersrand\nHoward University\, Center for African Studies\nGeorge Washington University\, Institute for African Studies\nAnnenberg Center on Communication Leadership and Policy\, University of Southern California\nPublic Diplomacy Council of America\n\nConference Themes\nThe conference will address key issues in higher education collaboration through the following thematic areas: \n\nStrengthening Africa-Diaspora Relations\nInnovations in Joint Academic Programs and Student Exchanges\nCollaborative Approaches to Global Challenges\nDecolonizing Higher Education and Promoting Equity\nCultural Diplomacy and the Role of the Arts\nUniversity-Industry-Government Collaboration\nEntrepreneurship and Economic Development\nThe Future of Digital Learning\n\nConference Format\nThe conference will be conducted in a hybrid format\, with in-person sessions at the University of the Witwatersrand\, Johannesburg\, and virtual participation available via a dedicated online platform. \nKey Conference Activities\n\nKeynote Addresses from distinguished scholars and policymakers\nPanel Discussions on collaborative education models\nBreakout Sessions for thematic discussions\nResearch Presentations highlighting ongoing initiatives and best practices\nNetworking Sessions to facilitate institutional partnerships\n\n \nRegistration\n\n\n \nRegistration Fees: \n\n\n \n\n$75 – Virtual Attendance\n\n\n\n$150 – In-Person Attendance (Johannesburg)\n\n\n\n \nRegister here: https://forms.gle/tyShtgSFADGd2jXP9 \n\n\n \nSpaces are limited—early registration is encouraged. \n\n\n \nPayment is done through EFT: \n\n\n \nAccount Name: UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND JOHANNE SBURG \n\n\n \nAccount Type: PUBLIC SECTOR MANAGED ACCOUNT \n\n\n \nAccount Number: 62077141580 \n\n\n \nBranch Name: BRAAMFONTEIN \n\n\n \nSwift Code: FIRNZAJJ \n\n\n \nReference: AUSUNC + Name \nAlternately you can pay online\n \nLink for In-Person Attendance \n \nhttps://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/ZAXU8R4CV4YYC\n \nLink for Virtual Attendance \n \nhttps://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/TWQFVJGW9X768\n\n\n \nSponsorship Opportunities\nThe Africa-US Universities Conference offers sponsorship opportunities for institutions\, organizations\, and businesses seeking to support academic collaboration between Africa and the United States. Sponsorship benefits include: \n\nRecognition in conference materials and promotional campaigns\nSpeaking opportunities for industry partners and stakeholders\nExhibition space for organizations to showcase initiatives\nOpportunities to support student participation and travel grants\n\nFor sponsorship inquiries\, please contact acsus.research@wits.ac.za. \n \nAfrica US Universities Conference Concept  \nFor additional information\, please contact:African Centre for the Study of the United States (ACSUS)University of the Witwatersrand📧 Email: acsus.research@wits.ac.za🌐 Website: https://www.africa-usforum.africa/ \n 
URL:https://www.africa-usforum.africa/event/africa-us-universities-conference-2025/
LOCATION:University of the Witwatersrand
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