The appropriateness, usefulness and impact of the current urban planning curriculum in South African Higher Education Research programme exploring issues of organisation of HE systems, equity, curruculum and provision, access and wider benefits to Higher Education in Africa. he outcomes of these awards will provide benefits to both the UK and SA through the sharing and co-production of knowledge, and act as a showcase of how successful collaborative working can help in solving global challenges. SDGs 4 The fund addresses the UN sustainable development goals. It aims to maximise the impact of research and innovation to improve lives and opportunity in the developing world