The SAPHE Conference will take place on 11 and 12 November 2026. The event offers a valuable platform for academics from the private higher education sector to showcase their research and engage with peers, industry partners, and key stakeholders in higher education.

Conference theme: Private Higher Education: Academic Excellence in an Evolving Society

 Sub-themes:

• Teaching and Learning
• Research and Innovation
• Community engagement

The higher education landscape is changing rapidly, locally and globally. In South Africa, policy developments, shifting enrolment patterns, and the need for greater responsiveness to societal needs are reshaping the sector.

Globally, artificial intelligence and micro-credentials are driving new opportunities and challenges, and prompting a re-examination of the value, purpose, and delivery of education.

Against this backdrop, the conference will explore a central question: How does private higher education advance the sector and exemplify academic excellence in an evolving society?

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