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Webinar invitation: Wednesday 3 December, 12:30–13:45 (UK time)

Following a successful closed session at Going Global 2025 – where we launched the British Council report Scaling Digital Higher Education in Egypt and hosted a high-level discussion with the Ministry of Higher Education, Jisc, the Egyptian Knowledge Bank, the University of London, and Coursera – we are pleased to invite you to a follow-up webinar designed to deepen the conversation and sustain the momentum.

This session will open with a brief summary of the report’s key findings, followed by a discussion exploring best practice in digital partnerships, quality assurance mechanisms and student-centred design in digital learning environments.

Speakers

• Elizabeth Newall, Senior Sector Specialist (Digital Transformation), Jisc.
• Dr Hala Fares, Lecturer of Economics, Director of University of London – EMFSS Programmes at Arab Academy for Science and Technology.
• Mike Winter, Director of International Affairs, University of London.
• Shannon Stowers, Director of International Policy & Engagement, QAA.

Why attend?

• Identify priority areas for UK–Egypt collaboration in digital higher education.
• Gain insights on quality assurance, digital infrastructure and partnership delivery.
• Understand the next phase of Egypt’s digital transformation and emerging opportunities for UK institutions.
• Engage directly with experts shaping the future of digital higher education.

Join us as we build on last year’s discussions and move toward concrete, sustainable partnership pathways.