African universities are often discussed in terms of what they lack: funding, infrastructure, research capacity or positions in global university rankings. But according to new research from the University of Cape Town, African universities can do more than teach and research, they can drive social change. The research examines how universities can contribute to social innovation and sustainable development . For more Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Dr. Annika Surmeier, Senior Lecturer and the Academic Director of the CEMS Master of Management Specialising in International Management programme at UCT Graducate School of Business