QS Quacquarelli Symonds, a global higher education analyst and compiler of the QS World University Rankings will hold the annual QS Africa forum at the University of Professional Studies Accra, (UPSA) from 9th to 10th September, 2024.
The Forum will unite leaders from academia, industry and government to explore the opportunities and challenges students encounter across Africa including integrating entrepreneurship, future skills and technology in education for sustainable development.
The empowering event is hosted by UPSA and will delve into how higher education can adopt and thrive in an era of rapid changes as well as solution and opportunity related to AI, the economy and the future of work.
Professor Abednego F.O. Amartey, Vice Chancellor of UPSA stated ” it is an honour to host the QS Africa Forum, adding that the event offers an invaluable opportunity for the advancement of higher education across Africa and beyond, spotlighting the crucial role of educational institutions in nation building and youth empowerment as a means of societal and technology progress”.
Ben Sowter, QS Senior Vice – President said” the QS Africa Forum is a pivotal and transformative event that unites leaders from universities, academic industry and government and a mission to foster collaboration, champion sustainability and serve as a catalyst for innovation and thought leadership to tackle vital contemporary challenges.
” We would like to thank our host, UPSA for their immense support in making this landmark event possible,” he added.
Report by Ben LARYEA
