A paper by Prof Stella Nkomo of the Department of Human Resource Management has been included among these and an article, also by Prof Nkomo, entitled 'Gender role stereotypes and requisite management characteristics: The case of South Africa', which was published in Gender in Management: An International Journal, has been chosen as a highly commended award winner at the Literati Network Awards for Excellence 2011.

The award-winning papers are chosen following consultation amongst the journal’s editorial team, many of whom are eminent academics or managers. Prof Nkomo’s paper has been selected as one of the most impressive pieces of work the team has seen throughout 2010.