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African Footprints: Transforming Teaching and Learning in a Digital Age

HOSTING HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION North-West University
INSTITUTION WEBSITE https://www.nwu.ac.za/
COUNTRY South Africa
LANGUAGE English
DATES 14 - 18 September 2026
REGISTRATION FEE R8000 per participant (Approx. 400 Euro) - this registration fee includes accommodation, breakfasts, all lunches and two dinners, and transport to off-campus activities. Participants are responsible for own flights and shuttles from and to airport.
EMAIL FOR ENQUIRIES TBA
DEADLINE FOR APPLYING

Registration form coming soon!

Apply by Friday, 3 July 2026
NB: Only approved participants will receive payment details, the final programme and further instructions
ACCOMMODATION Included from Sunday, 13 September until departure on 18 September 2026
PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME TBA

 

The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at North-West University (NWU) cordially invites fourteen higher education practitioners based outside South Africa to attend its 1st International Teaching Week, taking place from 14-18 September 2026 in South Africa.

The teaching week will be held at NWU on the Potchefstroom Campus. The theme will focus on African Footprints: Transforming Teaching and Learning in a Digital Age.

This event presents an excellent opportunity to share knowledge, learn from one another, promote internationalisation, and strengthen our partnerships through in-person engagement.

During the week, participants will have the opportunity to attend:

  • A workshop on AI technology;
  • Networking opportunities with research entities and staff members in five schools;
  • Multiple teaching opportunities with a diverse group of students;
  • An African bush experience with predator walk, game drive and bush braai; and
  • A gala evening with fine dining and wine pairing.

 

Each school will have its own digital footprint – these are the subthemes: 

School of Tourism Management

  • Sustainable Footprints: Educating for Responsible Tourism Futures
  • Key focus: sustainability, SDGs, and destination impact

School of Accounting Sciences

  • Transparent Footprints: Accountability, Ethics, and Digital Transformation
  • Key focus: ethical reporting, AI in accounting, fintech

School of Management Sciences

  • Entrepreneurial Footprints: Innovation, Strategy, and Global Competitiveness
  • Key focus: entrepreneurship, leadership, strategy, and future-ready graduates

School of Economic Sciences

  • Economic Footprints: Driving Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development
  • Key focus: policy, development, inequality, and African economies

School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management

  • Human Footprints: Leading People in an AI-Driven World
  • Key focus: AI, workplace transformation, leadership, people-centred innovation - a heart for people and a mind for business

 

The registration fee is R8000 (approx. €400). This includes:

  • Accommodation (bed and breakfast) which is walking distance from campus from Sunday to Friday;
  • All lunches and two dinners are included; other meals will be at participants' own expense;
  • An African bush experience with predator walk, game drive and bush braai;
  • A gala evening with fine dining and wine pairing;
  • All teaching week transport to off-campus activities.

Participants are expected to cover their own travel to and from South Africa, including transport between the airport and accommodation.