Universities, Change, and Memory

In this continuation of the discussion, Professor Vasu Reddy and a panel of esteemed academics reflect on the evolving role of universities in society. They explore how higher education institutions preserve knowledge, contribute to public memory, and respond to social and historical change. This session offers attendees a thoughtful examination of how universities shape and are shaped by the communities and contexts in which they operate.

Vasu Reddy is the Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research, Innovation and Postgraduate Studies at the University of the Free State (UFS). He is a leading scholar in African sexualities, gender, and inequalities, having supervised numerous postgraduate students and contributed extensively to international research and publications. Prof. Reddy is a member of the Academy of Sciences of South Africa (ASSAf). He enjoys time with his family, his partner, and his cat Tau, as well as good red wine and cooking.