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Institutional development · Leadership and governance · South Africa

University of Venda's Dr Mativandlela recognised for institutional research leadership

Dr Mativandlela of South Africa's University of Venda has been recognised for leadership in institutional research and data-driven transformation at a 33rd annual conference, the university said.

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Why it matters: The University of Venda's institutional research and strategic leadership work has been publicly recognised at a 33rd annual conference, according to the university.

The University of Venda (UNIVEN) reported that Dr Mativandlela has been recognised for leadership in institutional research and data-driven transformation.

According to the university, the recognition was given at the 33rd Annual Conference and acknowledged UNIVEN's contribution to advancing institutional research and strategic leadership in higher education.

Editor’s view

Abigail Taylor, Leadership and Governance Editor

The recognition applies to Dr Mativandlela and to the University of Venda's institutional research work, which the university says was acknowledged at the 33rd Annual Conference for its contribution to strategic leadership in higher education.

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