The University of Venda (UNIVEN) and Bulawayo Polytechnic (BYOPOLY) co-hosted their inaugural Joint International Research Conference, officially opened by Prof Norman Takaidza on behalf of Prof Fanuel Tagwira, the Permanent Secretary in Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development. The landmark event took place on 6-7 March 2025, at the prestigious iconic Victoria Falls Safari Lodge in Zimbabwe. Themed “The Role of Higher Education in Promoting Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Industrialisation,” the conference attracted diverse stakeholders, including academia, industry professionals, policymakers, entrepreneurs, students, and innovators. Together, they explored the transformative potential of higher education in fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and industrialisation at both local and global levels.
