Dr. Nokukhanya Ndlovu is a Senior Lecturer in Education Leadership, Management, and Policy Studies. Her research examines the experiences of novice leaders in deprived contexts and the journeys of early career academics navigating complex institutional environments. Through the innovative use of self-reflexive methodologies and arts-based approaches, Dr. Ndlovu provides fresh perspectives on leadership and academic development, contributing to a deeper understanding of these critical areas.

Research Interests

Deprived contexts, Novice leaders, Early career academics, Academic Development, Self-Reflexive Methodologies and Arts-based methods

Supervision Record

3 Masters and 18 Honours students

Awards

2024: School of Education Community Engagement Award: School Leadership Development (UKZN)
2023: School of Education Community Engagement Award: School Leadership Development (UKZN)
2022: Top Young Researcher: School of Education (UKZN)
2021: Deans Special Award: Early Career Academic Research Excellence (UKZN)
2019-2022: Accelerated Academic Leadership Development Programme (AALDP)

Position: Senior Lecturer
Academic / Support: Academic Department
Faculty/Department: Education
Building: Aldoel Building
Office Number: 1-36.1

• Contact: (012) 420-4279
• Email: [email protected]