Events

This webinar will explore the dynamic relationship between higher education and democracy through the lenses of scholars from South Africa and the United States of America. As institutions of higher learning grapple with growing political challenges to institutional autonomy, questions related to academic freedom and the role of higher education institutions in democratic societies have grown more urgent than ever. Please join us for a timely conversation on these issues as we consider the importance of higher education in a democracy.

This webinar will explore the dynamic relationship between higher education and democracy through the lenses of South Africa and the United States of America. As institutions of higher learning grapple with growing political challenges to institutional autonomy, questions of academic freedom and the role of higher education institutions in democratic societies have grown more urgent than ever.

Diabetes has emerged as a critical public health concern in South Africa. It is one of the leading causes of death and a significant source of morbidity1. Without urgent action, the cost to our health system could exceed R35 billion by 20302. This webinar brings together experts, researchers, and advocates to spotlight education, early detection, and policy innovation — key to reversing the growing diabetes crisis in South Africa.

You are warmly invited to the 2nd Lekgotla of ASSAf’s Scholarly Publishing Unit, part of the 2025 Online Makgotla series on Artificial Intelligence (AI). This series is designed to spark thought-provoking dialogue, bringing together AI experts who present a variety of viewpoints on timely issues.