The Global Student Well-being Summit
Summit Concluded 7 – 10 July 2026  ·  Bloemfontein

Global
Student
Well-Being

Leaving No Student Behind:

Towards Inclusive Pathways to Student Well-Being

Arrival: 7 July 2026 8 – 10 July 2026 Madiba Arena, South Campus 08:00 – 16:00 Daily
Student Programme Staff Programme
2nd
Annual Edition
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Students at the Global Student Well-Being Summit 2026
4 Days
Of Engagement
Introduction
Students at the Global Student Well-Being Summit 2026
300+ Participants
About The Summit

Leaving No Student Behind: Towards Inclusive Pathways to Student Well-Being.

Student well-being is a cornerstone of student development and success. Beyond academic achievement, it shapes the overall university experience by anticipating barriers, creating supportive environments, reducing stress, anxiety, and burnout, and building student resilience in the face of academic, personal, and other challenges.

The 2026 Student Well-Being Summit is the second edition of a summit originally conceptualised in 2024. The 2026 summit continues to broaden its scope by inviting international, continental, and local higher education institutions to participate.

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2nd Annual Edition
300+ Participants
4 Days
10+ Partners
Summit Photo Gallery 300+ photos  ·  4 days  ·  View all
Institutions & Organisations
20+
Partner Institutions
Cape Peninsula University of Technology Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Central University of Technology Central University of Technology
Hochschule Mittweida Hochschule Mittweida University of Applied Sciences
Judo South Africa Judo South Africa
Limkokwing University of Creative Technology Limkokwing University of Creative Technology
South African Union of Students South African Union of Students
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
Sol Plaatje University Sol Plaatje University
Stellenbosch University Stellenbosch University
Tshwane University of Technology Tshwane University of Technology
University of Botswana University of Botswana
University of Cape Town University of Cape Town
University of Johannesburg University of Johannesburg
University of KwaZulu-Natal University of KwaZulu-Natal
University of Mpumalanga University of Mpumalanga
University of Namibia University of Namibia
University of Zambia University of Zambia
University of Zululand University of Zululand
Vaal University of Technology Vaal University of Technology
University of the Witwatersrand University of the Witwatersrand

The Global Student Well-Being Summit 2026 is proud to collaborate with 20+ institutions and organisations across South Africa and the international community in advancing inclusive student well-being.

Featured Summit Speakers
01 Dr Temba Hlasho
02 Prof Hester C. Klopper
03 Jerome September
04 Max Boqwana
05 Dr Gcina Mtengwane
06 Maralize Conradie
07 Muzomuhle Mhlongo
08 Dr Pieter du Toit
09 Tiana van der Merwe
10 Willem Ellis
11 Mandla Simelane
12 Pholla Mbalane
13 Martie Miranda
14 Cllr Ntombi Nhlapo
15 Zoleka Dotwana
16 Mooketsi "Pop" Motsisi
17 Martie Bloem
18 Dr Charl Davids
19 Prof Prince Ngobeni
20 Tshidiso Ntshabele
21 Desiree Motsele
22 Esona Radebe
23 Dr Molapo Qhobela
24 Hon Mmapaseka Steve Letsike
25 Khwezi Madlala
26 Prof Bulelwa Nguza-Mduba
27 Jerry Laka
28 Malefetsane Motsoeneng
29 Dr Nontombi Velelo
30 Dr Eugene Buthelezi
31 Cindy Dickens
32 Pura Mgolombane
33 Mosa Thetsane
34 Likhona Jackson
35 Khanya Motshabi
36 Mcntosh Khasembe
37 Koketso Ruwana
38 Prof John Klaasen
39 Dr Yuvan Shunmugan
40 Siphokazi Khumalo
41 Ronelle Arumugam
42 Hope Motchesane
43 Nadia Kganakga
44 Lemlem Amhatsion
45 Thabo Mazibuko
46 Pulane Malefane

The Global Student Well-Being Summit 2026 brings together distinguished leaders, academics, and practitioners to drive meaningful dialogue on inclusive student well-being across higher education.

Economic and Management Sciences

Education

Health Sciences

The Humanities

Law

Natural and Agricultural Sciences

Theology and Religion

Open Distance Learning

Business School

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