A delegation of experts will join heads in charting a roadmap for the establishment of a higher education institution in Ekurhuleni during a University Symposium to be held this Thursday (September 21) at the Lakes Conference Centre, in Benoni.
The symposium will draw close to 350 delegates from various sectors.
It comes after Ekurhuleni mayor Clr Mzwandile Masina passionately pronounced on the need to establish a university in Africa’s manufacturing capital.
“Being the host to the busiest airport, an aviation and manufacturing capital in Africa, the university symposium is a stepping stone to starting the journey towards building an institution that will ensure the city develops engineers, innovators and specialists in the field of aviation, logistics and manufacturing, who will actively drive the city’s economy,” said Ekurhuleni spokesperson Themba Gadebe.
It is envisioned that the establishment of a university will alleviate over-crowding of technical and vocational education and training colleges, as well as lessen the challenge of accessibility to universities located outside Ekurhuleni.
The symposium will be held from 7.30am to 6pm.
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