Call for Abstracts: Shaping the Future of African Higher Education in a Globalized World
We seek contributions that critically analyze these dynamics, offering insights into how African universities can strategically navigate and shape globalization to benefit both local and global communities. Read more
Areas of Focus:
- Decolonization of Curriculum in African Universities: Exploring initiatives, challenges, and outcomes in decolonizing curricula to better reflect African perspectives and knowledge systems.
- Technology and Innovation in African Universities: Examining the integration of technology such as artificial intelligence (AI) tools in teaching, research, and administration, and its impact on educational outcomes and accessibility for international students.
- Student Mobility and Internationalization: Assessing the trends, challenges, and benefits of student mobility between African and international universities, and its implications for student success.
- Social Justice and Inclusion in African Universities: Exploring initiatives aimed at promoting social justice, diversity, and inclusion within African higher education institutions.
- Leadership and Governance in African Higher Education: Evaluating the effectiveness of leadership and governance models in African universities and their role in fostering academic excellence and institutional resilience.
- Cultural Identity and Global Competence: Discussing the balance between maintaining cultural identity and fostering global competence among local and international students in African universities.
These topics are designed to capture a range of contemporary issues, encouraging diverse research contributions that can contribute to the global understanding of African higher education.
Only selected abstracts (120 words) will be invited to write the full manuscript. All full manuscripts/submissions will go through the standard peer review process. The publication fee for this special edition is discounted or waived for all scholars in need, thanks to the generous institutional support that has facilitated its publication.
Full manuscripts should be submitted through the Journal of International Students' online submission system to complete the standard peer review, see "Future of African Higher Education" section. Please ensure that your manuscript complies with the journal's formatting and referencing style.
For inquiries about this edition, please contact the editor:
NAZIEMA JAPPIE, PhD
Editor, Journal of International Students
Director, Centre for Educational Assessments
Deputy Dean, Centre for Higher Education Development
University of Cape Town, South Africa
+27 (0)21 650 2076
naziema.jappie@uct.ac.za
www.cea.uct.ac.za
