Dr  Duduzile Ndlovu is a migration scholar, poet, and coach dedicated to empowering women to excel in their academic journeys. She challenges the myth of work-life balance and demystifies the often-unspoken “hidden curriculum” of academia. Drawing from her personal journey as a first-generation university graduate, Dr Dudu broke through the hidden institutional conventions and barriers to earn her PhD from the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa in 2017—achieving this milestone while raising two young children.

Originally from the serene city of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, Dr  Dudu earned her first degree in Environmental Science and Health from the National University of Science and Technology in 2004. She began her career in rural development, where she discovered her passion for working with and uplifting people. Her qualifications also include a Certificate in Doctoral Student Supervision from Stellenbosch University and a Certificate in Executive and Business Coaching from the University of Cape Town.
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