UNIVEN INTERNATIONALISATION WEEK 2026
Theme: Advancing Strategic Partnerships and Global Engagement for Institutional Impact
Internationalisation Week is UNIVEN’s flagship platform for dialogue, collaboration, innovation and partnership building.
The event supports the implementation of Strategic Thrust 4 of the UNIVEN Strategic Plan 2026–2030.
29–30 September 2026
Lira Boutique Lodge, Nandoni, Thohoyandou
Implementing Strategic Thrust 4: Internationalisation and Partnerships
1. About the Event
Internationalisation Week is UNIVEN’s flagship platform for dialogue, collaboration, innovation and partnership building.
The event supports the implementation of Strategic Thrust 4 of the UNIVEN Strategic Plan 2026–2030 by strengthening
strategic partnerships, enhancing international student recruitment and support, promoting internationalisation-at-home,
and creating opportunities for global engagement and institutional impact.
Participants are invited to share experiences, showcase initiatives, present case studies, and contribute to the development
of institutional frameworks that will guide the University’s internationalisation agenda towards 2030.
Theme: Advancing Strategic Partnerships and Global Engagement for Institutional Impact
Sub-theme: Implementing Strategic Thrust 4: Internationalisation and Partnerships in the UNIVEN Strategic Plan 2026–2030
Date: 29–30 September 2026
Venue: Lira Boutique Lodge, Nandoni, Thohoyandou
2. Thematic Streams
3. Who Should Participate?
4. Participation
Stakeholders may participate in Internationalisation Week 2026 through presentations, the student competition,
awards nominations, or general attendance.
4.1 Presentations
Individuals wishing to present a case study, best practice, partnership experience, innovative model,
or internationalisation initiative are invited to submit an Expression of Interest via the following link:
For submission requirements and thematic streams, please refer to
Annexure A: 2026 UNIVEN Internationalisation Week – Call for Participation.
4.2 Student Digital Toolkit Competition
Registered undergraduate and postgraduate students are invited to participate in the Student Digital Toolkit
Competition by developing innovative digital solutions that address internationalisation challenges in higher education.
Submissions may be sent to
international.relations@univen.ac.za
.
For eligibility requirements, competition themes, submission guidelines and prizes, please refer to
Annexure B: UNIVEN Student Digital Toolkit Competition 2026.
4.3 General Attendance
Stakeholders who wish to attend Internationalisation Week 2026 without presenting or participating in the
competition or awards programme are encouraged to register as delegates. Attendance is open to academic staff,
professional support staff, students, international students, university leadership, government representatives,
traditional leaders, industry partners, community stakeholders, funding agencies, and international partners.
Delegate registration may be completed through the official registration link:
Participation Information
Stakeholders may participate in Internationalisation Week 2026 through presentations, the student competition,
awards nominations, or general attendance.
The registration form will also serve as an RSVP for the Internationalisation Gala Dinner.
5. Queries
Enquiries
For further information regarding Internationalisation Week 2026, presentations, the Student Digital Toolkit Competition,
the Internationalisation Excellence Awards, or delegate registration, please contact:
International Relations and Partnerships Directorate (IRP)
Email:
international.relations@univen.ac.za
Join Us
Join us as we share experiences, showcase initiatives and strengthen internationalisation and strategic partnerships
at the University of Venda.
Submit Expression of Interest
Present a case study, best practice, partnership experience, innovative model or internationalisation initiative.
Register Online
Register as a delegate for Internationalisation Week 2026 and RSVP for the Internationalisation Gala Dinner.
