QS Quacquarelli Symonds, a leading global higher education analyst, will host the annual QS Africa Forum at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) from Monday, September 9 to Tuesday, September 10.

The forum will bring together leaders from academia, industry, and government to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing African students.

The event will focus on integrating entrepreneurship, future skills, and technology in education for sustainable development.

It will also explore how higher education can adapt and thrive in an era of rapid change, with a spotlight on solutions and opportunities related to AI, the economy, and the future of work.

Professor Abednego F. O. Amartey, Vice-Chancellor of UPSA, expressed his honour in hosting the forum, emphasising its potential to advance higher education across Africa and beyond.

“It is an honour to host the QS Africa Forum. 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 technological progress.”

Ben Sowter, QS Senior Vice-President, highlighted the forum’s mission to foster collaboration, champion sustainability, and drive innovation to address contemporary challenges.

“The QS Africa Forum is a pivotal and transformative event that unites leaders from universities, academia, industry, and government. Its mission is 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 hosts, UPSA, for their outstanding support in making this landmark event possible.”

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