1st SARUA Conference 2025: "Innovating Higher Education for Sustainable Development across the SADC: Innovation for Impact"

The SARUA Conference theme, ‘Innovating Higher Education for Sustainable Development across the SADC: Innovation for Impact’, highlights the urgent need for universities to adapt to economic, technological and social shifts. In a rapidly evolving world, collaboration across sectors, including academia, government, industry and civil society, is essential to drive innovation and tackle complex regional challenges. By fostering cross-border and multi-disciplinary partnerships, higher education can enhance research impact, inform policy and strengthen its role in sustainable development and economic growth.

When: 21 May 2025 - 23 May 2025

Where: The conference will be held in the vibrant city of Lusaka in Zambia. Pre-conference workshops will take place at the University of Lusaka and UNICAF Zambia, and the conference be held at the University of Lusaka Silverest Campus.

Find more information about the conference and how to register HERE.