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, Masters in Computer Based Instruction; PhD at the University of South Africa. Her studies focused on using Mobile technology for research proposal writing. Her research interest area is Curriculum design and development, eLearning and Transformation within Higher Education. Dr Madiope has broad knowledge and extensive experience in Administration and academic support within Higher Education and has worked across the African continent. She served AUDA_ NEPAD as the Vice-President for the Calestous Juma Executive Dialogue on Innovation and Emerging Technologies.
