Prof. Michael S Henson

Hon Professor Teesside University | UK2070 Commissioner | Chair, UK2070 Taskforce Programme (UK Wales South Africa)

[Prof. Michael S Henson @MichaelSHenson]

Honoured and proud to receive Honorary Doctorate of Laws from @TeessideUni

Thank you for your recognition, beyond words #HonoraryDoctorate #TeessideUniversity #TUGrad

[Teesside University @TeessideUni]

We were delighted to welcome Michael Henson to our campus to receive an honorary doctorate during our celebration of academic achievement 🎓 #TUGrad

[Prof. Michael S Henson @MichaelSHenson]

Congratulations uk_2070 Chair Professor Cecilia Wong

#RTPI Gold Medal

[Prof. Michael S Henson @MichaelSHenson]

Congratulations uk_2070 Chair Professor Cecilia Wong

#RTPI Gold Medal

[UK2070 Commission @UK_2070]

UK2070 Commission Chair Professor Cecilia Wong awarded RTPI Gold Medal

https://t.co/VKZdWvt31e

[Prof. Michael S Henson @MichaelSHenson]

The Beautiful Game
Congratulates

[Newport County @NewportCounty]

What a 90 minutes… heart rate still hasn’t settled!

BUT WE ARE SAFE 🙌

#OneClubOneCounty

[Prof. Michael S Henson @MichaelSHenson]

'Italy loses a great champion',
RIP #AlexZanardi
True Legend of Sport

[FIA @fia]

The FIA is saddened to learn of the passing of Alex Zanardi, the former Formula 1 driver, two-time CART champion whose journey from life-changing accident to Paralympics gold medallist made him one of sport’s most admired competitors and an enduring symbol of courage and determination.

[UK in South Africa🇬🇧🇿🇦 @ukinsouthafrica]

Marking 🇿🇦’s Freedom Day, His Majesty King Charles III extends his congratulations to President @CyrilRamaphosa & all South Africans.

🇬🇧 & 🇿🇦, as partners in the Commonwealth, work closely together to address global challenges incl. climate change and economic growth.

#UKwithSA

[Prof. Michael S Henson @MichaelSHenson]

Real Project & Real Jobs #GovZAUpdates

[South African Government @GovernmentZA]

The conference strengthens the investment lifecycle, ensuring that pledges translate into real projects and jobs.

#GIC2026 #GovZAUpdates

[DIRCO South Africa @DIRCO_ZA]

Deputy Minister Alvin Botes pays a courtesy visit to the Commonwealth Secretary-General, Hon Shirley Botchwey, at the Marlborough House in London, UK. 10/03/2026

Prior to her appointment in 2024, Ms Botchwey served as Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs & Regional Integration.

[DIRCO South Africa @DIRCO_ZA]

International Relations and Cooperation Deputy Minister, Mr Alvin Botes speaks to @UbuntuRadioZA upon the conclusion of a Working Visit to Kingdom where he participated in 26th Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting in London, 10 March 2026.

#SAinUK🇿🇦🇬🇧
@commonwealthsec

[Prof. Michael S Henson @MichaelSHenson]

#RIPChrisRea

[Prof. Michael S Henson @MichaelSHenson]

@uk_2070 Commission👇

#DSTI #SouthAfrica

[DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE,TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION @dstigovza]

Prof. Nzimande spoke to @SABCNews at the official opening of the 2025 Science Forum South Africa, where he emphasised that it's a great celebration of #SFSA10Years and that the #SFSA2025 is a premier forum for science exchange. Watch: https://t.co/aD3JN4IJe3 #DSTI #SouthAfrica

[UK in South Africa🇬🇧🇿🇦 @ukinsouthafrica]

🇬🇧PM @Keir_Starmer visited Joburg for #G20 to strengthen the UK-SA Growth Partnership through:

🤝Talks w/ @CyrilRamaphosa on shared prosperity
🚂Rail reform w/ Crossrail Int.
📱Support for innovators to create 4,800 jobs w/ @AngloAmerican
❤️Co-hosting @GlobalFund alongside 🇿🇦

[Prof. Michael S Henson @MichaelSHenson]

Delighted to meet #SouthAfrica ⁦@TeessideUni⁩ PhD students.

@uk_2070 Teesside TaskForce Programme.

⁦@DrBladeNzimande⁩

#PresidentialPhDProgramme

Thank you to everyone who supported and encouraged this project ⁦@TheLadyWilcox⁩

[The Presidency 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA]

“As we share this meal, let us remember why the G20 exists – to bring nations together, to bridge divides, and to forge solutions that none of us could achieve alone.”

~ His Excellency @CyrilRamaphosa
#G20SouthAfrica 🇿🇦
#BetterAfricaBetterWorld 🌍

[Prof. Michael S Henson @MichaelSHenson]

#G20SouthAfrica

[Paul Mashatile🇿🇦 @PMashatile]

The 2025 G20 main priority is to call for global collective partnership and action, while emphasising the achievement of inclusive growth, sustainable development, technological transformation, and addressing global challenges such as climate change and socio-economic inequalities.

📍 Nasrec Expo Centre, Johannesburg, Gauteng Province

#G20SouthAfrica 🇿🇦
#Rekaofela
#Solidarity
#Equality
#Sustainability
#PaulMashatile

[African Union @_AfricanUnion]

“This G20 Summit is formally closed and now moves to the next Presidency the United States where we shall see each other again next year.”
President Cyril Ramaphosa

Thank you, Mr. President, for making Africa proud.
For leading with clarity, courage, and conviction.

Africa showed up. Africa delivered. Africa leads.

[Prof. Michael S Henson @MichaelSHenson]

Bravo @GovernmentZA

“I am because we are” #G20SouthAfrica

@DrBladeNzimande
@UK_2070 Commission

[G20 United States @g20org]

South Africa's G20 World Leaders Summit

Three generations of patriotic South Africans 🇿🇦 stand together beneath the vibrant King Protea, proud sons of Africa’s soil, united by the spirit of Ubuntu: *“I am because we are.”*

On this historic stage at the G20 Leaders’ Summit, their presence echoes the triumphs and hopes of South Africa’s journey to freedom.

As world leaders gather, the G20 theme of Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability comes alive—reminding us that true progress is rooted in unity and shared humanity.

This Summit is a celebration of those who paved the way, those who lead today, and the dreams of tomorrow, as South Africa inspires the world with resilience, dignity, and hope for generations to come.

#G20SouthAfrica
#ReKaofela
#G20Ubuntu

[South African Government @GovernmentZA]

A final walk that marks a new beginning. ✅ The G20 Summit is a wrap, but the work for a future of Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainability is just getting started. Thank you to all who made this historic event a resounding success. The voice of the people was heard.

#G20SouthAfrica #ReKaofela #GovZAUpdates

[Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa]

G20 Leaders’ Summit: Closing Session

#G20SouthAfrica 🇿🇦 https://t.co/X422SQrHcQ

[The Presidency 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA]

Closing Address by His Excellency President @CyrilRamaphosa at the G20 Leaders' Summit.

🔗 https://t.co/z0CJFuzYAl

#G20SouthAfrica 🇿🇦
#BetterAfricaBetterWorld 🌍

[SABC News @SABCNews]

WATCH | UK High Commissioner to SA, Antony Phillipson commends South Africa's G20 priorities. #SABCNEWSG20