International Relations & Partnerships

Events & Global Engagement

Upcoming webinars, conferences and internationalisation activities.

Events Calendar

International engagement events

Explore upcoming webinars, conferences, exchange activities and global networking opportunities coordinated through IRP.

Updates, Announcements, and Global Engagement

Stay informed with the latest news and events from the International Relations and Partnerships (IRP) Directorate at the University of Venda (UNIVEN).

This page serves as your go-to hub for official press releases, upcoming webinars, international conferences, and institutional announcements related to:

Global engagement
Research collaboration
Student and staff mobility
Strategic partnerships

This platform reflects UNIVEN’s commitment to advancing knowledge production, fostering intercultural learning, and contributing meaningfully to the public good through internationalisation.

Latest News

Press Releases

Explore our most recent press announcements that highlight key milestones, new collaborations, and international initiatives:

  • UNIVEN Hosts South Africa Sweden University Forum (SASUF) Hybrid Webinar Series, Promoting cross-border dialogue on sustainable development and innovation, aligned with the goal of building a global academic commons.
  • Call for Applications: Erasmus+ Staff Mobility Programme 2025, Supporting faculty development through teaching and training assignments in Europe, reinforcing institutional capacity-building.

You can also find media kits and press kits under our downloadable resources section, offering journalists and partners access to branded materials, logos, and key messaging about UNIVEN’s internationalisation efforts, ensuring transparency and ethical representation.

Upcoming Webinars

UNIVEN regularly hosts and participates in international webinars focused on global education trends, research collaboration, and youth leadership opportunities. These sessions are open to students, faculty, and international partners.

Featured Webinars:

  • [Register here]

Webinars are hosted via platforms like Microsoft Teams, and recordings are shared afterward on YouTube and our website, supporting the principle of internationalisation at home and promoting inclusive access to global knowledge.

Conferences & Academic Events

UNIVEN actively participates in national and international conferences that align with its mission of engaged scholarship and socially responsible global citizenship, consistent with the national goal of enhancing research output and innovation.

Featured Conferences:

  • The SRI2026 Africa Regional Conference will take place on 22-26 June 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa, and online (Plenaries).
  • IEASA Conference will take place on 25-28 August 2026 at the East London International Convention Centre, in kuGompo, South Africa.
  • EAIE Conference will take place on 08-11 September 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland.
  • Times Higher Education Global Summit will take place on 29 September – 01 October 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa.
  • 2nd Human Resource Management International Conference (HRMIC 2026), scheduled to take place from 13–16 October 2026 at 2TEN Hotel, Thohoyandou (Hybrid Conference).
  • ANIE Conference will take place on 14–16 October 2026 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

For each conference, we publish post-event summaries, photo galleries, and downloadable reports to share insights and outcomes with both internal and external stakeholders, fulfilling reporting obligations.

Event Calendar

Browse our interactive calendar to view all upcoming events, including:

  • Webinars
  • Conferences
  • Exchange Student Orientation
  • IRP Office Workshops
  • Global Networking Sessions

You can filter events by:

  • Audience (students, staff, public)
  • Format (in-person, hybrid, virtual)
  • Topic (research, mobility, policy, culture)

The calendar syncs with Google Calendar and is updated weekly to ensure accuracy and accessibility, reflecting the Policy Framework’s emphasis on transparency and institutional responsibility.

Subscribe for Updates

Want to stay informed? Sign up for our monthly IRP newsletter and receive curated updates directly to your inbox:

  • Highlights from the month’s news
  • Reminders about upcoming webinars and conferences
  • Calls for papers and participation
  • New partnership announcements
  • Funding and mobility opportunity alerts

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By subscribing, you remain connected to UNIVEN’s journey toward becoming a globally engaged institution rooted in African excellence — consistent with the national vision of positioning South Africa as a regional hub for higher education (Section 2.2.12.4 ).

Downloadable Resources

Access essential documents and media packs:

  • [Press Kit – UNIVEN Internationalisation 2025]
  • [Media Kit – IRP Directorate]
  • [Event Brochure – SASUF 2025 Participation Guide]
  • [News Archive – Past Press Releases]

These materials provide practical information for journalists, researchers, and partner institutions seeking to collaborate with UNIVEN.

Contact Us

Have an event idea? Need media assistance?

Email: news@univen.ac.za

Phone: +27 15 962 9347

Submit a story idea or announcement request: [Contact Form]

Let us help you spread the word about your internationalisation project, research initiative, or collaborative success!