32nd SAAIR: Annual Conference 2025

Since its establishment in 1994, SAAIR has been committed to advancing the understanding, planning, and operational effectiveness of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the Southern African region and across Africa. As part of its ongoing mission, the Association supports its members by offering capacity development and networking opportunities. Recognising the ever-changing landscape of HEIs, SAAIR strives to expose its members to diverse perspectives, research methodologies, and best practices from beyond the traditional higher education framework.

The event’s areas of interest encompass the following topics, without limitation: funding the future, from insight to impact, bridging the skills gap and ensuring excellence and global commitments.