Academic Activities

We require the services of an ATLAS.ti consultant to assist with analysing qualitative data. If you know of any specialist, kindly provide us with their contact details.

Kindly contact Raj Mestry (email: rajm@uj.ac.za)

Call for Book Chapters: PHILOSOPHICALLY (RE)IMAGING EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP IN THE AGE OF CONNECTIVITY AND 4IR

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Save the Date: WERA Task Force Global Research in Extended Education Conference 2025

Mark your calendars for this exciting event where we will gather to explore cutting-edge research and ideas on “Extended Education in the Future – Possibilities and Challenges”.

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Call for abstracts : 10th Flexible Futures 2024 - Higher Education Innovation Conference - 20 -21 August 2024 | Future Africa Institute, University of Pretoria

The University of Pretoria is delighted to announce the upcoming conference on re-imagining assessment in higher education, which will be held at the Future Africa Institute of the University of Pretoria on 20 and21 August 2024.

Drawing on the valuable insights and experiences from previous Flexible Futures conferences, we are excited to extend invitations to researchers, practitioners, and industry professionals passionate about teaching innovation to explore and rethink assessment in higher education.The conference theme, “Reimagining Assessment: Navigating the intersections of integrity, quality, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Higher Education,” aims to address the evolving landscape of assessment practices in the age of AI. As we navigate this new era, it is essential to explore the opportunities and challenges presented by integrating AI in assessment strategies. This conference provides a platform for educators, researchers, and professionals to engage in meaningful discussions, share innovative ideas, and collaboratively shape the future of assessment in higher education. We invite you to submit papers that align with the various sub-themes of the conference.

Key dates:
• 22 March 2024: Abstract submission opens
• 10 May 2024: Online registration opens
• 7 June 2024: Abstract submission deadline
• 28 June 2024: Notification of acceptance
• 17 July 2024: Provisional programme available
• 8 August 2024: Online registration closes
• 20 – 21 August 2024: Conference dates

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Prof. Fumane Portia Khanare, President of the Education Association of South Africa (EASA), will serve as Keynote Speaker for CIMIE 2024’s Closing Session on 5 July

The Multidisciplinary Educational Research Association (AMIE) in Spain is holding its annual CIMIE Congress on 4-5 July 2024 at the University of Granada, Spain, and online via Zoom.

Prof. Fumane Portia Khanare, President of the Education Association of South Africa (EASA), will serve as Keynote Speaker for CIMIE 2024’s Closing Session on 5 July with the theme “Respice Prospice: Towards Sustainable Care and Support with Youth in the Global South.”

CIMIE gathers approximately 1000 participants annually over two days to discuss scientific evidence in education. This year’s theme is “Science, Education, and Cultural Dialogue: Bridging Divides, Building Connections.”

Call for abstracts : Africa Education Leadership Round Table (AELRT) 2024 - 17-18 September 2024

UJ – MIE 2024
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) and The Mauritius Institute of Education (MIE) jointly invite you to the Africa Education Leadership Round Table (AELRT) 2024.

1st Call for Abstracts

Theme: Evolving the education leadership and management landscape in Africa: Towards school effectiveness, improvement, and sustainability
Date: 17-18 September 2024
Mode: Hybrid
Venue: Mauritius Institute of Education, Moka, Mauritius
Organisers: Department of Education Leadership and Management (DELM), University of Johannesburg, South Africa, and Higher Studies Cell, Mauritius
Institute of Education (MIE), Moka, Mauritius.

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Call for papers - 2024 International Teaching and Learning Conference (6-10 May 2024)

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