Finding purpose in higher education: Insights from the distinctive career of Professor Rajani Naidoo
Publication Type
Journal Article
Version
publishedVersion
Publication Date
11-2024
Abstract
The author explores Professor Rajani Naidoo’s inspiring journey in higher education, marked by advocacy, leadership, and a commitment to social justice. Born in apartheid South Africa, Rajani’s formative experiences with inequality shaped her lifelong dedication to equity in education. Her academic path took her to the University of Bath, where she directed the International Centre for Higher Education Management, emphasising interdisciplinary research and ethical leadership. Now Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the University of Exeter, she drives cultural change and inclusivity. Rajani’s work challenges competitive norms, advocates global collaboration, and envisions universities as agents of societal good. Her story exemplifies purpose-driven academic leadership.
Keywords
Educators, women educators, business education
Discipline
Business | Gender and Sexuality | Higher Education
Research Areas
Strategy and Organisation
Publication
Global Focus Annual Research
Volume
3
First Page
105
Last Page
112
Publisher
EFMD
Citation
THOMAS, Howard.
Finding purpose in higher education: Insights from the distinctive career of Professor Rajani Naidoo. (2024). Global Focus Annual Research. 3, 105-112.
Available at: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/lkcsb_research/7656
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https://www.globalfocusmagazine.com/finding-purpose-in-higher-education-insights-from-the-distinctive-career-of-professor-rajani-naidoo/
