Dr Dwayi Valindawo
| QUALIFICATIONS | PhD in Higher Education Studies from Rhodes University |
| PORTFOLIO | Dr Dwayi brings with him a wealth of experience in international higher education, academic leadership, and transformative scholarship. With a distinguished career spanning over 25 years in higher education and training, more than 15 of which were in senior management roles Dr Dwayi has been a driving force in advancing higher education transformation, internationalisation, quality enhancement, and leadership development. Prior to joining CGE, he served as the Director of International Higher Education at Walter Sisulu University, South Africa.Dr Dwayi holds a PhD in Higher Education Studies from Rhodes University, South Africa, and has a strong research background, boasting over 30 accredited publications. His scholarly work focuses on transformation higher education, particularly in quality, impact, and leadership. As a researcher and social justice activist, he champions disruptive and transgressive scholarship that challenges structural and cultural norms to drive meaningful transformation. His influence extends beyond academia, with affiliations to key organisations dedicated to education, social justice, and gender equity. He is a co-founder of the Higher Education Learning and Teaching Association of Southern Africa (HELTASA) and Director of the Africa Leadership Transformation (ALT) Foundation, where he has also served as Deputy Chairperson of the International Board of Directors.Throughout his career, Dr Dwayi has played a pivotal role in international academic collaborations. He has served as an advisor for several global projects, including NUFFIC-funded initiatives with Erasmus Rotterdam University and Rijks Groningen Universiteit in the Netherlands, as well as Eduardo Universidade in Mozambique. As he takes the helm at CGE, Dr Dwayi is committed to fostering international academic partnerships and advancing the Centre’s vision of global academic engagement. His leadership promises to strengthen CUT’s global engagement strategy, drive innovation in global education, and enhance the university’s footprint on the world stage. |
| AREAS OF EXPERTISE | Advancing higher education transformation, internationalisation, quality enhancement, and leadership development. |
| RECENT PUBLICATIONS | 1. Interventions to Improve Girls' School Attendance in Africa: An Expert Review of Current Evidence and Future Perspectives (2026) African Sciences Frontiers Initiatives Research Journal (ASFIRJ).DOI: https://doi.org/10.70040/asfirj-1s6t-akrv 2. Climate Change and Health in Africa: Perspectives on Effect on Malaria and Dengue Fever (2025) African Sciences Frontiers Initiatives Research Journal (ASFIRJ) . DOI: https://doi.org/10.70040/asfirj-84fj-k2r4 3. Celebrating 5 Years of African Science Frontiers Initiatives: Scholars' Experiences (2025) African Sciences Frontiers Initiatives Research Journal (ASFIRJ) Recipient of the ASFIRJ Best Perspective Paper Award 2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.70040/asfirj-ndea-mewz Additional Featured Scholarly Work The Humanities to Come: Reclaiming Agency in Governance and Leadership in the Idea of University Education for the Public and Common Good (2025) Book Chapter in The Transformation Agenda in Higher Education Institutions for Sustainable Development in Sub-Saharan Africa. Professional Profiles ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9620-9065 |
| EXTERNAL PROFILES | Dr Dwayi actively contributes to national and international higher education development through leadership and advisory roles, including:
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Contact Us
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Dr Dwayi Valindawo
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Tel: +27(0)51 507 3911
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vmdwayi@cut.ac.za