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June Convening

Where institutions gather to strengthen systems and improve student outcomes across Africa.

bringing together higher education leaders, faculty, administrators, and partners to design solutions that improve the student experience. Held every two years, the convening creates space for institutions to reflect on what is working, collaborate across contexts, and implement strategies that lead to measurable change.

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What to Expect

The convening is designed as a hands-on experience:

Reflect

Assess institutional progress and identify key gaps.

Work with peers to design practical solutions.

Refine and strengthen strategies, priorities, and resource allocation.

Engage institutional leadership to drive adoption and implementation.

How You’ll Engage

  • Plenary sessions on student development and institutional systems
  • Workgroup sessions for hands-on problem-solving
  • Leadership forums for executive alignment and decision-making
  • Exhibitions and showcases featuring tools, research, and innovations
  • Capacity-building clinics on fundraising, data systems, and program design

Who is in the Room

  • University leaders (including Vice-Chancellors, Provosts, Deans)
  • Faculty and research teams
  • Student affairs and career services professionals
  • Industry collaborators 
  • Development partners and policymakers
  • Student leaders

Impact

Each convening contributes to:

  • Stronger, more coordinated student support systems
  • Increased collaboration across institutions
  • Clear institutional commitments to reform
  • Scalable solutions across the network

Pre-convening activities—including workshops and training sessions—prepare participants for deeper engagement

Explore Past Convenings

Review highlights, insights, and outcomes from previous convenings.

  • 2025 June Convening 
  • 2023 June Convening 
  • 2022 Annual Convening

Resources

Access tools, case studies, and practical insights developed through convening collaborations.

Join the 2027 June Convening

Be part of a network working to strengthen systems, align strategies, and improve student outcomes across African higher education