International Association of University Presidents
Semi-Annual Meeting 2025

University of Johannesburg
11-13 June 2025

Arrival of Delegates and Registration

Protea Hotel Fire & Ice, Melrose Arch

Visit to the Apartheid Museum

Transport from foyer of Protea Fire & Ice at 08:30. The tour will be back at the hotel at 13:00

IAUP Executive Committee (Closed) Meeting

University of Johannesburg Library Alan Paton Auditorium Level 3, APK Library

Transport from Foyer of Protea Fire & Ice at 14:45 for all Board Members and Executive Committee Members

IAUP Board Members (Closed) Meeting

University of Johannesburg Library Alan Paton Auditorium Level 3, APK Library

Evening Cocktail Function

University of Johannesburg, APK Campus (Madibeng Lounge)

Transport from the Protea Hotel Fire & Ice, Melrose Arch at 17:30

  • Arrival of Delegates and Viewing of Exhibitions
  • Photoshoot - Wear your scarves please
  • Welcome Drinks and Engagement with Exhibitors
  • Poetry by UJ Student, Temave
  • UJ Video
  • Introduction and Welcome of Prof. Letlhokwa Mpedi
  • Welcome Address by the UJ Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Prof. Letlhokwa Mpedi
  • Live Musical Performance and Networking Continues

Transport returning to the Protea Hotel Fire & Ice at 20:00

Registration

Protea Hotel Fire & Ice, Melrose Arch

Welcome Address
Prof. Letlhokwa Mpedi (University of Johannesburg, South Africa) and Prof. Shawn Chen (Sias University, China)

Welcome by the UJ Vice-Chancellor and Principal (Prof. Mpedi) and IAUP President (Prof. Chen)

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Panel 1: Impact: Transformation in Higher Education - lessons from across the network
Chair: Prof. Ylva Rodny-Gumede (University of Johannesburg, South Africa)

  • Prof. Letlhokwa Mpedi (University of Johannesburg, South Africa)
  • Prof. Hester Klopper (University of the Free State, South Africa)
  • Prof. Erold Naomab (Namibia University of Science and Technology, Namibia)
  • Prof. Abubokor Mahmud Hanip (Washington University of Science and Technology, USA)

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Coffee Break

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Panel 2: Innovation: Pushing boundaries in knowledge generation and technology
Chair: Prof. Maria Frahm-Arp (University of Johannesburg, South Africa)

  • Prof. Shawn Chen (Sias University, China)
  • Prof. Sabur Khan (Daffodil University, Bangladesh)
  • Prof. Thandwa Mthembu (Durban University of Technology, South Africa)
  • Prof. Tiniyko Maluleke (Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa)

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Lunch

Protea Hotel Fire & Ice, Melrose Arch Restaurant

Panel 3: Inclusivity: Harnessing difference and diversity through growing a new generation of academic leadership
Chair: Prof. Tatsuro Tanioka (Osaka University of Commerce, Japan)

  • Dr. Fernando Léon-García (CETYS University, Mexico)
  • Prof. Devorah Lieberman (University of La Verne, USA)
  • Prof. Joyce Lepetu (Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Botswana)
  • Dr. Khakha Shengelia (Caucasus University, Georgia)

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Coffee Break

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Panel 4: Integrity: Instilling honesty, accountability, fairness, social justice, and a commitment to truth, in new generation students
Chair: Dr Noé Chirino Hernández (CETYS University, Mexico)

  • Prof. Daniel Wubah (Millersville University, USA)
  • Prof. Nokuthula Sibiya (Mangosuthu University of Technology, South Africa)
  • Prof. Isaiah Wakindiki (KCA University, Kenya)
  • Prof. Eunjoo Lee (Seoul Cyber University, Korea)

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Gala Dinner

Includes performance by the UJ Choir

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Panel 5: Fundraising and Financial Sustainability
Chair: Prof. Devorah Lieberman (University of La Verne, USA)

Virtual presentation by Prager Hilltop Securities "Mergers and acquisitions in Higher Education"

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Book Launch
Prof. Devorah Lieberman (University of La Verne, USA) and Prof. Maria Frahm-Arp (University of Johannesburg, South Africa)

IAUP leadership book project launch

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Closure

Lunch

Protea Hotel Fire & Ice, Melrose Arch Restaurant