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Ms. Kelly Cyster

Administrator and Secretariat, SANORD
E: kkcyster@uwc.ac.za
E: sanordcentraloffice@uwc.ac.za
T: +27 (0)21 959 3802

Kelly Cyster is a dedicated SANORD administrator with over five years of experience in office management and administration.

Kelly holds both an undergraduate and a postgraduate degree from the University of the Western Cape, where she has developed a keen interest in international education and politics. With a strong background in these areas, Kelly is committed to fostering international collaboration and academic exchange within the SANORD network. Her expertise and passion for global education contribute to the growth and success of SANORD’s mission and initiatives.

SANORD News


Countdown to the SANORD Conference 2024 – Join Us for a Transformative Experience!

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is excited to welcome delegates from around the world to the SANORD Conference 2024!

SANORD Conference 2024 – UWC Poster Presentation Guidelines

To ensure the success of the electronic poster session, please follow these guidelines. Presenters will each have a 5-minute slot to speak on their posters followed by 5 minutes Q&A.

2024 SANORD Conference Delegate Support (CDS) application open!

A limited number of conference delegate support are available for SANORD member institutions. Students and staff from SANORD member institutions in the Southern Africa and Nordic region are eligible to apply for CDS.

Extension of Deadline for Conference Abstract Submissions

We are pleased to inform you that the deadline for abstract submissions for the upcoming conference has been extended to 14 August 2024.

SANORD 2024 Conference Call now open!

We are excited to announce the Call for Abstracts for the SANORD Conference 2024, themed “Social and Epistemic Justice: Imagining Sustainable Futures through Agency,” hosted by the University of the Western Cape in Cape Town, South Africa from December 4th to 6th, 2024.

University of the Western Cape to Host 2024 SANORD Annual Scientific Conference

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is pleased to host the 16th Southern African-Nordic Centre (SANORD) Annual Scientific Conference from 4-6 December 2024, at the UWC Bellville Campus – Cape Town, South Africa.

SANORD Knocking on the door of higher education institutions – The AU-EU innovation agenda and the involvement of Nordic actors

Panel Debate: What is the added value deriving from an enhanced engagement of Nordic HEI’s into the new AU-EU Innovation Agenda?

Webinar – Trends in Internationalisation: A critical perspective from the South

Internationalisation remains an important element of higher education collaboration. It is motivated by a variety of political, economic, sociocultural, and intellectual factors. It has transformed from a minor activity to a crucial component of the transformation agenda.

Registration to SANORD Conference 2023 in Hamar is now open

It is our pleasure to invite you all to register for the Hamar conference.

SANORD DAY April 19th 2023

SANORD Day in association with UiB and HVL hosted a regional engagement on 19 April 2023 at UiB, Bergen Global, Jekteviksbakken 31, Bergen. Umesh Bawa, Director of SANORD was in attendance to promote collaboration and research opportunities within the network.