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SUMMARY:Reimagining the quality of student assessment in the AI era
DESCRIPTION:Description \nGenerative AI can now produce essays\, code and even research proposals. Quality assurance must evolve to ask a new question: What constitutes authentic evidence of learning in an AI-enabled world? This session challenges participants to rethink assessment in ways that promote creativity\, integrity and digital ethics. \nWhat to expect \nFocus areas: \n\nDesigning assessments that require responsible AI use\nInstitutional policies for integrity\, authorship and transparency in AI-mediated learning\nBuilding capacity for ethical and pedagogically sound AI adoption\n\nSpeaker: Dr Violet Makuku \nCost: Free
URL:https://sarua.africa/event/reimagining-the-quality-of-student-assessment-in-the-ai-era/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Horizon Africa Leadership Programme
DESCRIPTION:Description  \nThe Horizon Africa Leadership Programme is a dynamic 10-session online experience designed to empower senior\, middle and emerging leaders with future-ready capabilities for an evolving higher education landscape and driving Africa’s higher education success. This programme advances leadership competencies in change management and leading through complexity and diversity\, while intentionally strengthening DEI practice and inclusive leadership. Through expert facilitation\, peer learning and reflective practice\, participants build the confidence\, skills and strategic insight needed to accelerate personal career advancement and drive meaningful transformation across African higher education. \nWhy it’s important \nAttending the Horizon Africa Leadership Programme will help future-proof your leadership journey for Africa’s advancement. You will gain in-demand change leadership competencies\, build confidence in navigating complexity and diversity\, strengthen your inclusive leadership practice and accelerate your career through a powerful\, continent-wide online learning community. \nKey highlights \nDevelop a clear career path to advance both your success and Africa’s future Build a powerful network with academic leaders across the continent Gain competencies that are relevant to Africa’s unique context. \nObjectives \n\nBuild future-ready leadership competencies\nStrengthen the ability to lead and manage change in complex\, rapidly evolving environments\nAdvance inclusive leadership practice with a strong focus on diversity\, equity and inclusion\nEquip participants to navigate and lead across cultural\, institutional and systemic diversity\nEnhance strategic thinking\, adaptability and resilience in leadership roles\nAdvance intentional personal and professional career development for participants\nFoster a strong African peer network for collaboration\, learning and shared leadership impact\n\nWhy attend \nTo advance your career\, strengthen your impact as a leader\, expand your network across SADC and develop critical leadership competencies. \nTarget audience \nLeaders at all levels in higher education across SADC\, the broader African region and beyond \nSpeakers \nRenowned thought leaders and subject matter experts contributing to African development and the future of higher education \nCost      \nSARUA members – USD850\nNon-SARUA members – USD950 \nIncludes access to the SARUA 2026 Conference keynote addresses.
URL:https://sarua.africa/event/horizon-africa-leadership-programme/
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SUMMARY:Dean and deputy dean leadership in higher education in SADC: Changing roles in changing contexts
DESCRIPTION:Description \nA two-day in-person Dean and Deputy Dean Leadership Programme by SARUA in Johannesburg\, bringing together deans and deputies to gain role clarity\, lead effectively at the intersection of executive and academe and build strong international networks across the SADC region with esteemed thought leaders exploring real-life challenges. \nWhy it’s important \nThis high-impact programme sharpens role clarity for deans\, deputies and executive academics\, equipping \nparticipants to lead with confidence\, influence and strategic intent in complex institutional environments. \nParticipants develop personal leadership\, focus on key functional competencies and develop critical networks \nacross the SADC region. This programme equips participants to take up more senior leadership positions. \nObjective \nThe objective of this two-day in-person programme is to strengthen leadership effectiveness at the intersection of executive management and academe\, bolstering the faculty leadership\, with the outcome of enhanced role clarity\, strategic decision-making capability and the development of a strong\, connected SADC-wide network of senior academic leaders. \nWhat to expect \n\nKey competencies developed through the programme include:\nStrategic leadership at the intersection of executive management and academe\nRole clarity and leadership impact for deans\, deputies\, directors and senior academic leaders\nExecutive decision-making in complex higher education environments\nInfluencing and negotiating stakeholder engagement\nSystems thinking and institutional alignment\nCollaborative leadership and change management\nInternational networking and partnership-building across the SADC region and Africa\nClarity on impactful contributions to Africa’s development\n\nWhy attend \nTo develop critical competencies to advance your impact in higher education as well as to grow your SADC network. \nTarget audience \nDeans\, deputy deans\, directors\, deputy directors and leaders in higher education. \nPresenters: Prof. Birgit Schreiber (Strategic Lead: Leadership and Professional Development\, SARUA); Prof. Stephen Simukanga (Executive Director\, SARUA) along with key thought leaders in\, from and\nfor Africa \nCost: SARUA members             USD450\nNon-SARUA members               USD500 \n*To secure your place\, proof of payment must reach SARUA by 30 October. Email to: ed@sarua.africa
URL:https://sarua.africa/event/dean-and-deputy-dean-leadership-in-higher-education-in-sadc-changing-roles-in-changing-contexts-2/
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