Sustainable Innovation of Higher Education in Africa

The sustainability of higher education in Africa has become increasingly critical amid rapid technological advancement, rising demand for quality education, and the imperative for global engagement. As the continent's higher education systems confront evolving societal, economic, and environmental challenges, institutions must move beyond traditional models to embrace innovation and strategic transformation. This volume examines three interconnected pillars—digitalisation, internationalisation, and collaboration, demonstrating how they are reshaping the future of higher education across Africa. Drawing on diverse perspectives and empirical evidence, the chapters explore how these drivers can strengthen teaching, research, governance, and cross-border partnerships, while enhancing the sector's contribution to sustainable development. This book provides a timely resource for academics, researchers, policymakers, university leaders, higher education practitioners, and postgraduate students in higher education, educational policy, digital transformation, internationalisation, sustainability, and development in Africa.

Emem Anwana was an Associate Professor in the Applied Law Department at Durban University of Technology, South Africa. Her area of expertise was in business law, commercial law, corporate governance, corporate social responsibility, supply chain management.

Oluwatobi Mary Owojori is a researcher at the Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa. She is committed to sustainability transitions in emerging economies and internationalisation of research for sustainable development.

Adewumi Kehinde Christopher is a Curator and an Art in Health Advocate. He is the Curator-in-Chief and Co-founder of Now Expressions, a curatorial collective. His research explores the intersections of art, health and society.

Obianuju E. Okeke-Uzodike is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Applied Management, Durban University of Technology, South Africa. She is a member of the South African Education Research Association.

Sunday I. Oyebamiji is a Research Associate at Durban University of Technology, South Africa. His research specialises in migration studies, political economy, and social protection, with a focus on race, gender, and inequality across Africa and Europe.

Imoleayo Abraham Awodele is a postdoctoral research fellow at Durban University of Technology, South Africa. He has lectured at the Federal University of Technology Owerri and worked in industry.