MTN-HERS-SA HEWL Awards

Finalist

Women in Humanities and Social Sciences

Celebrates and recognises women leaders, and incredible work in humanities and social sciences. Women that excel in their disciplinary fields in HSS. Innovations and other HSS achievements, capacity development initiatives in HSS, innovative learning and teaching practices in HSS and community engagement activities.

Women In Stem

Celebrates and recognise the incredible women leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Women that excel in their disciplinary fields in science. Innovations and other STEM achievement, capacity development initiatives in STEM, innovative learning and teaching practices in STEM and community engagement activities.

Prof Nosisi N Feza

Prof Nosisi N Feza, a Deputy Vice Chancellor of Research and Postgraduate Studies at the University of Venda in Thohoyandou. In May 2007 she was awarded a Fulbright scholarship for her PhD in the United States.

Prof Kulsum Kondiah

Prof. Kulsum Kondiah is an Associate Professor and Deputy Head of Department (Teaching and Learning) Biotechnology and Food Technology at the University of Johannesburg. She has been an educator

Prof Philiswa Nomngongo

Prof Philiswa Nomngongo is a Professor of Environmental Analytical Chemistry at the University of Johannesburg. She holds a DSI-NRF SARChI and NRF Y1 rating. Her scientific career has been dedicated to solving

Prof Nonhlangabezo N Mabuba

Prof Nonhlangabezo N Mabuba is an Associate Professor and the Deputy Director for the Centre of Nanomaterial Science Research at the Faculty of Science, UJ. She has a PhD in Natural Sciences

Prof Salome Maswime

Prof Salome Maswime is a Professor and the Head of the Global Surgery Division; an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist. She is a member of the Academy of Science South Africa, Chairperson

Emerging Young Women Leaders

Recognises an under-40-woman leader who is making an excellent contribution as a leader, with less than 10 years in a leadership role. Exceptional young leaders with at least 2 years in the HE sectors. They may be academic or non-academic personnel in the HE industry. Their career trajectory suggests an impactful career for them and other women in the sector.

Prof Fortunate Silinda

Prof Fortunate Silinda, Chair of the Psychology Department at Unisa, is an accomplished leader with notable contributions to psychology, particularly in distance learning and academic

Dr M van de Vyver

Dr M van de Vyver is an established NRF-rated researcher within the Department of Medicine at Stellenbosch University. She has >35 scientific publications (>447 citations; h-index 13;

Prof. Serepa-Dlamini

Prof Serepa-Dlamini is Associate Professor and Head of Department: Biotechnology and Food Technology, University of Johannesburg (UJ). She earned her PhD from the University of the Witwatersrand

Dr Sisanda Nkoala

Sisanda Nkoala is a Senior Lecturer in the Media Studies Department at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) with a PhD in Rhetoric Studies from UCT. She has held leadership positions in several professional

Dr Nombulelo V. Sepeng

Dr Nombulelo V. Sepeng is a senior lecturer in University of Pretoria’s Department of Nursing. She is also a research manager for masters and doctoral studies. Her responsibilities include working

Trailblazer

A woman leader who understands the importance of lifting as they rise and actively champions the empowerment of women and students. This will recognise women with a consistent track record of supporting other women in the HE sectors for at least, 5 years. These are women who are secure in themselves. Strong enough to support others to thrive – not feel threatened by others’ growth.

Prof Nosisi N Feza

Prof Vivienne Lawack

Prof Vivienne Lawack joined UWC on 1 April 2015 as Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic from NMMU, where she had served as the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Law since 2008.

Prof Rachael Jesika Singh

Prof Rachael Jesika Singh is a Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research, Innovation and Partnerships at the University of Limpopo. Her focus area is on Research Development staff and postgraduate students.

Prof Maria Frahm-Arp

I received my PhD in 2006 from Warwick University (UK) in the Sociology of Religion. I am the author of two books, over 30 book chapters and articles and NRF C3 rated.

Prof Beatrice Olutoyin Opeolu

Prof Beatrice Olutoyin Opeolu obtained her PhD (Environmental Toxicology) at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) in 2007. She is a full professor (Environmental Chemistry/Toxicology) and an established researcher (C3-rated).

Humanitarian

This person goes above and beyond the requirements of his or her position changing the lives of women and the broader community in need with no expectation of compensation or compliments. The work of these women speaks for them. They are selfless in their services within and outside of the HE Sector.

Prof Kulsum Kondiah

Prof. Kulsum Kondiah is an Associate Professor and Deputy Head of Department (Teaching and Learning) Biotechnology and Food Technology at the University of Johannesburg. She has been an educator

Dr Ndivhuwo Luruli

Dr Ndivhuwo Luruli is the Executive Director (Research & Innovation) at the University of Johannesburg. She joined UJ in June 2019 as Director of Strategic Research

Prof Tembisa Ngqondi

Prof. Tembisa Ngqondi, Dean of Faculty of Informatics and Design at Cape Peninsula University of Technology embraces inclusive philosophy and believes that human

Prof Boitumelo Diale

Prof Boitumelo Diale is a Full Professor and an NRF C-2 Rated researcher in the Department of Educational Psychology, Faculty of Education, University of Johannesburg.

Mrs Melany Lotter

Mrs Melany Lotter is a compassionate leader who embodies the values of fairness, consistency, and inclusivity. Through her leadership style, she acknowledges and nurtures individuals’

Women In Academic Administration

Honours a woman leader who has excelled in leadership over a period of time. A minimum of a 5-year service in the HE sectors. The nominees must be in the academic administration space. Innovative interventions/practices that enhance institutional performance, peer-mentoring evidence, and community engagement activities (e.g., school visits, mentoring, after-school projects for the underprivileged, etc) may be recognised in this category.

Dr Dianna Moodley

Dr Dianna Moodley is a risk-taker, breaking traditional boundaries. Her unstoppable creativity and innovation are captured in her most recent work – Artist or Imposter

Dr Maria Madiope

Dr Maria ‘Marinkie’ Madiope is the Director Transformation and Languages at Walter Sisulu University. She graduated from the University of the North with a BA; BED; University of Johannesburg

Prof José Frantz

Prof José Frantz is currently the Deputy Vice Chancellor: Research and Innovation at the University of the Western Cape. She was previously the Dean of the Faculty of Health

Kedi Mokotsi

Kedi Mokotsi, is a remarkable individual who has made significant and noteworthy contributions across various fields, leaving an indelible mark in society and the institutions alike. She has consistently

Dr Ramoutar-Prieschl

Dr Ramoutar-Prieschl holds the position of Acting Deputy Director- General, Technology and Innovation at the Department of Science and Innovation. She is seconded to this role from her permanent position

Lifetime Achievers

A special award recognising an outstanding contribution to the higher education sector. The nominee must have at least, 10 years of devoted active service in the higher education sector. They should have made tangible contributions to the HE Sector. They are women with exceptional achievements against all odds.

Prof Nosisi N Feza

Prof Kim Berman

Prof Kim Berman is Professor in Visual Art at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) and the co-founder and Executive Director of Artist Proof Studio. She has lectured and exhibited widely and is an NRF rated researcher.

Prof Heidi Abrahamse

Prof Heidi Abrahamse is the Director of the Laser Research Centre, and DSI/NRF SARChI Chair. Her career spans over 30 years characterized by academic excellence.

Prof Michele Miller

Prof. Michele received her MS and PhD in Immunology, and DVM from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Masters’ in Public Health (MPH) at the University of Florida-Gainesville.

Prof Shireen Motala

Prof Motala is NRF/DHET SARChI Chair: Teaching and Learning (Tier 1) at the University of Johannesburg. Prof Motala was the Head: The post-graduate School (PGS), University of Johannesburg (UJ)

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