Unisa co-hosts 2024 Global Sustainable Development Congress in Thailand

Edgar Rathelele, University of South Africa

A few days ago, Unisa celebrated great news when the 2025 edition of the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings listed Unisa as one of the top universities in South Africa, further assuring and cementing Unisa’s stature as a globally sustainable and competitive university. The good news has not stopped Unisa’s management, academics, and staff members in their quest to improve further and position the university as a global player and leader in the higher education space.

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To propel the university to new heights and solidify its position, esteemed delegates from Unisa will be collaborating with distinguished scholars in Thailand as the university co-hosts, together with Times Higher Education, the Global Sustainable Development Congress from 10 to 13 June 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand. The delegation, led by the Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Puleng LenkaBula, includes Ms Mathabo Nakene-Mginqi, Professor Solomon Magano, Professor Matsheliso Molapo, Professor Madipoane Masenya, Dr Azwinndini Tshivhase, Dr Genevieve James, Ms Nolwazi Mwabi, Dr Moleboheng Ramulumo, Dr Thelma Louw, Professor Ashley Gunter, Dr Denzil Chetty, Mr Letlhogonolo Marumolwa, Professor Robert Tjano, Professor Christopher Enweremadu, Mr Herman Visser, Dr Khanyisile Twabu, Dr Nozipho Madzivha, Ms Sizakele Magubane and Mr Edgar Rathelele.

Members of the delegation will be playing different roles such as staffing the Unisa stall where information about the university will be shared with conference attendees, while some academics will be participating in panel discussions and presenting papers. There will also be an opportunity to market Unisa products and showcase Unisa’s signature academic projects.

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The Global Sustainable Development Congress brings together 3 000 global thought leaders and innovators to discuss urgent solutions to the sustainability emergency. It is a call to action for universities and businesses to work together towards a more sustainable future. The event will also feature the exclusive live reveal of the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024. For more information, please visit Global Sustainable Development Congress 2024