Prof. Antony Uwaya, the Head of Partnerships at UNILAK, recently visited Mauritius as a Special Guest of Honour at the prestigious African Higher Education Summit. The event, brought together key stakeholders from Africa, America, Europe, and Asia to engage in high-level discussions on shaping the future of higher education across the globe.
The summit served as a platform for academic leaders, policymakers, researchers, and development partners to exchange ideas, forge new collaborations, and explore strategies to strengthen institutional capacity and global partnerships.
Prof. Antony delivered a keynote address highlighting UNILAK commitment to internationalisation, innovation, and inclusive academic growth. He emphasized the importance of cross-continental collaboration in addressing shared challenges such as digital transformation, research funding, and equitable access to education.
During his visit, Prof. Antony also held bilateral meetings with university leaders and representatives from higher education networks to explore partnership opportunities in areas such as student and staff exchanges, joint research initiatives, and curriculum development.
His participation as Special Guest of Honour reflects UNILAK rising prominence on the international stage and its continued commitment to driving impactful change in higher education across Africa and beyond.
The summit concluded with a strong call to action for African institutions to embrace innovation, deepen global ties, and work collaboratively to build a resilient and future-ready education ecosystem.