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Mzumbe University reaffirmed commitment to advancing the internationalisation agenda in higher education through its active participation in the Conference on Strengthening Internationalisation Strategies for Higher Education in Tanzania, held at the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST) in Arusha on 19 June 2026. The University delegation was led by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. William Mwegoha, who joined fellow university leaders, policymakers, and internationalisation practitioners in deliberating on strategies for enhancing the global competitiveness and international standing of Tanzanian higher education institutions. Organized by the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU), the conference served as a strategic platform for dialogue and knowledge exchange on the future of internationalisation in Tanzania. Participants explored practical approaches to strengthening international partnerships, fostering academic mobility, enhancing research collaboration, and embedding internationalisation within the core functions of universities. Officiating the opening of the conference, the Vice Chancellor of the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST), Prof. Maulilio John Kipanyula, underscored the importance of internationalisation in building a competitive, knowledge-driven economy. He noted that universities play a pivotal role in generating research, innovation, and globally relevant knowledge while contributing local solutions to global challenges through meaningful international engagement and collaboration. Mzumbe University made notable contributions to the conference through technical sessions and high-level discussions. Among the key contributions was a presentation by Dr. Lucy Massoi, Director of the Internationalisation and Convocation Unit, who shared experiences from the TANZIE Project on establishing and strengthening International Relations Offices (IROs) in higher education institutions. She emphasized that effective internationalisation extends beyond administrative structures and requires institutional commitment, quality service delivery, and active involvement of both academic and non-academic staff. Further demonstrating the University's leadership in the internationalisation agenda, Prof. William Mwegoha chaired a roundtable discussion on challenges affecting the implementation of internationalisation initiatives in Tanzanian higher education institutions. The session provided a valuable platform for participants to exchange experiences, examine existing barriers, and explore practical strategies for strengthening institutional capacity and advancing sustainable internationalisation efforts. The conference emphasized on a renewed call for universities to embrace internationalisation as a catalyst for academic excellence, research advancement, innovation, and global engagement. Through its active participation, Mzumbe University reaffirmed its dedication to strengthening internationalisation and contributing to the transformation of Tanzania's higher education sector in an increasingly interconnected world.