Introduction
CLIG in collaboration with CMEUK, London, is pleased to announce to members of University Council/ Boards of Trustees to participate in a high-level Executive Leadership Programme designed specifically for university governing bodies.
University education is undergoing rapid transformation. Artificial Intelligence is reshaping teaching, learning, research, and university operations, while funding pressures, intensifying competition, and rising stakeholder expectations are redefining the sector. In this environment, University Councils and Boards must move beyond traditional oversight to provide strategic leadership that ensures institutional relevance, resilience, sustainability, and long-term success.
This programme has been carefully designed to support members of Council/ Board of Trustees in navigating these emerging realities and positioning their institutions to thrive in an increasingly complex and rapidly changing environment.
About the Organizers
CMEUK, London, is a UK-based executive development institution committed to advancing leadership excellence, governance effectiveness, and organisational transformation through globally benchmarked learning experiences and international exposure programmes.
Together, CLIG Africa and CMEUK bring a unique combination of African institutional experience and global governance perspectives, creating a rich and practical learning experience for university governing bodies.
Target Audience:
This transformative training program is designed to empower University Leaders with the leadership skills, strategic insights, and innovative tools needed to excel in today’s fast-changing University environment. These include:
Programme Highlights
Why Attend?
The programme will enable Council and Board members to:
A key highlight of the programme will be a benchmarking visit to a leading private university in London, where participants will engage with senior university leaders and gain practical insights into governance excellence, innovation, financial sustainability, and institutional transformation within a globally competitive higher education environment.
Programme: Leadership Training for University Council Members/ Board of Trustees
Training Date: 3rd - 7th August 2026
Venue: London, United Kingdom
Fees: The training fee is USD 3,200 per participant (VAT inclusive) and covers programme facilitation, learning materials, refreshments during training sessions, and the institutional benchmarking visit.
Participants will meet their own costs for international travel, visa processing, accommodation, airport transfers, medical insurance, and other personal expenses.
Registration deadline: 15 July 2026
Payment guidelines will be sent after registration.