Dear Colleagues 

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is pleased to invite you to its 4th International Partner Week, taking place from 26–30 October 2026 in Durban, South Africa.

 This week-long programme will bring together scholars, internationalisation practitioners, students, and policymakers for a series of meaningful and engaging activities aimed at strengthening global partnerships and collaboration.

 A key highlight of the programme is a full-day Internationalisation Summit themed:

“Renew, Reconnect, Reimagine: Internationalisation for Impact.”

 Participants will have the opportunity to:

 Engage in high-level discussions on internationalisation and its impact

• Visit some of UKZN’s 60+ research centres
• Arrange tailored meetings with academic departments aligned to their interests
• Experience a range of cultural and social activities in and around Durban

Please find attached the official invitation, which includes the Summit overview and the Call for Proposals for contributors.

 You are welcomed to extend the invitation to Partner Institutions in your networks

Regards