Gondwe Leads DHET Delegation to GGC

Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training (DHET) delegation, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, led the higher delegation at the Going Global Conference (GGC) for this year from yesterday until today, in London.

Only attended by invitation and hosted by the British Council, the GGC serves as a pivotal platform to enable networking and engagement among international education leaders. Here, leaders discuss policy issues and mould the future of higher education.

“I am honoured that the British Council invited me to represent South Africa and our department on a global platform, participating in panel discussions and workshops on global education, collaboration, and sharing best practices.

Experts from all around the world, including the European Union, Malawi and Ghana, will also participate.

 Discussions on TVET as skills development centres are crucial for gaining insights to take back home,” said Gondwe.

The deputy minister will be on the panel for two sessions. The first panel focuses on Opportunity-driven TVET: the future of skills development that will take place on 29 October; her second panel discussion will focus on building resilience for a volatile future.

The panel discussion is believed to emphasise the need for academic institutions to adapt and demonstrate resilience amidst geopolitical instability, budget constraints, and technological disruptions such as Artificial Intelligence.

It has also been confirmed that the deputy minister will utilise her working visit to explore opportunities for establishing partnerships and collaborations in youth skills development and potential international scholarships to benefit South African students.