Towards dialogue: higher education's role in innovation and social engagement

Key Points

• The aim is to examine the evolving role of higher education in promoting innovation and responding to societal needs post-1994 in South Africa.
• Analysis of post-1994 policies in South Africa related to higher education.
• Exploration of the role of higher education in knowledge production.
• Review of the impact of these changes on social and economic needs.
• Higher education institutions have become pivotal in driving technological innovation.
• The policies have facilitated greater responsiveness of institutions to social demands.
• Increased collaboration between universities and communities is observed.