3rd International Conference on Education, Humanities, Health and Agriculture, Indonesia Catholic University of St Paul, Ruteng, Indonesia (15–16 December 2023). Topic Presented: Cultivating Autonomous Learning Skills in Socially Diverse Classrooms: Challenges and Solutions.
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS
Vice President, International Conference of New Perspectives in Education and Social Science (INPESS) (2022): Provided strategic leadership and oversight for conference planning and academic coordination.
Scientific Committee Member, International Conference of New Perspectives in Education and Social Science (INPESS) (2022): Reviewed submissions, ensured methodological rigour, and contributed to building a strong interdisciplinary programme.
WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS PRESENTED
Empowerment of Women in Research Affiliation (FED&FMPAS), Komani Chapter, South Africa (6 March 2025): Publishing and Tips for Publishing.
Department of Human Resource Management Plenary Section, Walter Sisulu University (27–31 January 2025): Navigating Research, Teaching, and Community Engagement: Strategies for Effective Academic Balance.
Postgraduate Multidisciplinary Research Webinar Series, Department of Social Sciences, Walter Sisulu University (22 May 2024): Paradigms and Their Methodological Alignment.
Paper Harvesting Coaching & Training Series, Walter Sisulu University (September 2024, 5 days): Fundamentals of Article Publication from Theses and Dissertations.
Faculty of Education Supervisor’s Workshop, Walter Sisulu University (1 October 2024): Becoming a Productive Supervisor and Thesis Reviewer.
Postgraduate Honours Retreat, Walter Sisulu University (20 July 2024): Proposal Part Three: Research Methodology.
Supervisors’ Workshop, Walter Sisulu University (22 May 2024): Paradigms and Their Methodological Alignment.
Emerging Supervisor’s Workshop, Walter Sisulu University(7 November 2024): Process and Procedures for Reviewing Proposals.
Faculty of Education Orientation for Postgraduate Supervisors, Walter Sisulu University (31 May 2024): Part Three: Research Methodology in Proposal Writing.
Faculty of Education Orientation for Postgraduate Supervisors, University of the Free State (31 May 2024): Writing Literature Review in Proposals.
Honours Writing Retreat & Workshop, Walter Sisulu University (13–17 November 2023): Techniques for Finding Relevant Articles/Sources.
CISEJE SIG Workshop, University of the Free State (18 May 2023): Literature Review and Theoretical Framing in Theses and Dissertations.
MLELP SIG Publishing Workshop, University of the Free State (29 March 2023): Fundamentals of Article Publication from Theses and Dissertations.
Supervisor-Supervisee Orientation Workshop, Walter Sisulu University, Butterworth Campus (19 May 2022): Paradigms and Their Methodological Alignment.
Supervisor-Supervisee Orientation Workshop, Walter Sisulu University, Butterworth Campus (19 May 2022): Identification of Theoretical Framework via Epistemology of Research Paradigm.
Writing Retreat Workshop, East London, South Africa (28 June – 1 July 2022): Organiser and Chair.
First-Time Author Writing Retreat Workshop, Blue Lagoon, East London (5–7 October 2022): Fundamentals of Article Writing.
Faculty of Education Research Retreat, Walter Sisulu University (21–23 October 2022): Simplifying Introduction and Methodology in Research.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Committee Chair, Faculty Research and Innovation Committee (Faculty of Education, Walter Sisulu University) Jan 2024 – Apr 2025
Committee Chair, Faculty Research & Higher Degrees Committee (Walter Sisulu University) Jan – Dec 2023
Committee Chair, Departmental Research & Higher Degrees Committee (Faculty of Education, Walter Sisulu University) Jan 2022 – Dec 2023
Committee Chair, Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), Faculty of Education (Walter Sisulu University) Jan 2022 – Dec 2023
Deputy Chair, Faculty Research & Higher Degrees Committee (Faculty of Education, Walter Sisulu University) Jan – Dec 2022
Committee Chair, Institutional Research and Planning (CAPTD Department, Faculty of Education, Walter Sisulu University) Jan – Dec 2022
CONFERENCES ATTENDED WITH DATES
13th Global Education Network (GEN) Conference, Liverpool Hope University, United Kingdom — 3–7 September 2024. Paper: A Participatory Lens to Enhance Collaborative Learning among Rural University Students in South Africa.
3rd International Conference on Education, Humanities, Health and Agriculture (ICEHHA), Ruteng, Flores, Indonesia — December 2023. Paper: Cultivating Autonomous Learning Skills in Socially Diverse Classrooms: Challenges and Solutions.
6th World Conference on Teaching and Education, Los Angeles, United States — 17–18 August 2023. Paper: Investigating Rural University Students’ Capacity and Readiness for the Posthuman Workforce.
11th Global Education Network (GEN) Conference, Ba Isago University, Botswana — 23–27 October 2022. Paper: The Connectedness of Posthumanism as a Tool for a Sustainable Post-COVID-19 Era.
South Africa International Conference on Education (SAICEd): Rethinking Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century, Manhattan Hotel, Pretoria, South Africa — 26–28 October 2022. Paper: Transformative Research in Context: An Argument for Relevant Methods.
10th Global Education Network (GEN) Conference, Tsogo Sun Hotel, South Africa — 2021. Paper: Ameliorating Students’ Predicament during the COVID-19 Shift in South African Universities through Ubuntu.
South Africa International Conference on Education (SAICEd): Rethinking Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century, Manhattan Hotel, Pretoria, South Africa — 16–18 September 2020. Paper: Comparative Analysis: Navigating the Hurdles of Crisis Management in Africa — Implications for University Productivity and Performance.
6th International Conference on Advances in Education, Virtual Conference — 5–6 October 2020. Paper: Indigenous Knowledge as an Alternative Pedagogy to Improve Student Performance in the Teaching and Learning of Mathematical Geometry in TVET Colleges.
Researchfora International Conference on Management, Economics and Social Science (ICMESS), Lagos Hotel, Nigeria — 29–30 November 2019. Paper: The Dynamics of School Performance in a Rural Ecology of South Africa: A Case of School Governing Bodies.
Community-Based Education Research Conference: Extending the Boundaries of Educational Research, The Roots, Potchefstroom, South Africa — 21–22 November 2019. Paper: A Decolonial Strategy for Reconstructing Student–Management Relationships in the University System.
South Africa International Conference on Education (SAICEd): Rethinking Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century, Manhattan Hotel, Pretoria, South Africa — 16–18 September 2019. Paper: The Dynamics of School Performance in Rural Ecology of South Africa: A Case of School Governing Bodies.
International Conference on Social Science and Economics (ICSSE), Johannesburg, South Africa — 25–26 July 2019. Paper: Managing Teachers’ Passion in Rural Secondary Schools: An Asset-Based Approach.
8th Cyprus International Conference on Educational Research (CYICER-2019), Cyprus Science University, North Cyprus — 15 June 2019. Paper: Defacing Machiavellianism in University Politics: A Discourse to Reconstruct Leadership through Ubuntu.
2nd Annual Research Day and Staff Conference, Faculty of Education, University of the Free State, South Africa — 13–14 June 2019. Paper: Deconstructing Student–Management Dichotomies in University Systems: A Decolonial Perspective.
Sustainable Rural Learning Ecologies Colloquium: Rural Education Knowledge Production and Pedagogy Innovation for Sustainable Learning and Development, University of the Free State, QwaQwa Campus, South Africa — 4–6 October 2018. Paper: Teaching and Learning for Democracy and Human Rights in South Africa: Reflections and Advice for Life Orientation Teachers.
South Africa International Conference on Education (SAICEd): Rethinking Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century, Manhattan Hotel, Pretoria, South Africa — 17–19 September 2018. Paper: Collaborative Governance and Crisis Management in Nigerian Universities: An Exploration of Student Activism.
34th Annual National Conference of the Nigerian Association for Educational Administration and Planning (NAEAP), University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria — 6–9 October 2015. Paper: Trade Unions’ Political Activities and Leadership of Tertiary Institutions in Ekiti State.