Professional Background

Dr Mardi Delport is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Communication Sciences within the Faculty of Humanities at the Central University of Technology (CUT). She holds a PhD in Higher Education Studies and a Master of Arts in Communication Science.

Her research and teaching focus on the dynamic intersections of media, public relations, and audio broadcasting. Dr Delport has published extensively on the social place-making practices of outside broadcasts, the performance and interaction of radio personalities, and the practice of public relations in government ministries. She is deeply committed to advancing communication scholarship, exploring media self-efficacy, and mentoring the next generation of media professionals.

Areas of Expertise

• • Communication Sciences
• • Radio Studies and Audio Media
• • Public Relations
• • Higher Education Studies
• • Media Performance and Interaction