The South African Technology Network (SATN) was established in 2006 by five South African Universities of Technology (UoTs), which resulted in the registration of the SATN trust in August 2008. The change of name in 2019 from SATN to THENSA (Technological Higher Education Network South Africa) was an outcome of the change in its membership to include all technology focussed institutions, the teach
ing, learning, research, and innovation agendas that it set itself. THENSA exists to enable its partner institutions to respond to the challenges and targets set in the NDP, the UN SDGs, and the Africa 2063 Agenda, through Technological Education, Research, and Innovation. THENSA’s guiding principles include connecting minds, establishing networks for collaboration between smart institutions focussed on Technology Research and Innovation with its key focus being the promotion and advancement of Science, Engineering, Arts and Technology Programmes for the world of work. THENSA is the catalyst that capitalises on the collective voice, strengths and opportunities of its members for the benefit of its students, staff, researchers, innovators, and its business and industry partners. How THENSA works:
Representatives of each of the member institution(s) and THENSA is governed by a Board of Directors which consisted of representatives of each of the member institutions and the CEO (ex-officio member). The operations of THENSA are managed by the CEO and Office Manager with support from administrative and academic staff. Our vision and mission:
- Leadership, advocacy and best practice amongst our members and stakeholders
- Quality education to support globally competitive, future-ready graduates and entrepreneurs
- Impactful research and innovation towards sustainable societies and the expansion of the national and global innovation ecosystem.
