Faculty of Education
Research Chairs and Extraordinary Professors

Chairs & Extraordinary Professors

 
Prof. Ayub Sheik

Professor Ayub Sheik

UWC Research Chair – Decolonising Pedagogies & Critical Literacy

Secondment approved by Senate & Council (SA2025/08).
Term: 01 Aug 2025 – 31 Jul 2028.

 
Prof. Rajendra Chetty

Professor Rajendra Chetty

Emeritus Professor – Language Education

Appointment approved by Senate & Council.
Effective: 01 Jan 2026.

Emeritus Professor Rajendra Chetty - SARChI Tier 1 Chair

Congratulations to Emeritus Professor Rajendra Chetty

on being awarded a South African Research Chairs Initiative (SARChI) Chair at Tier 1 for his groundbreaking work entitled Decolonisation of Language Teacher Education.

This prestigious recognition celebrates Professor Chetty’s decades of scholarly dedication and his transformative contributions to language teacher education in South Africa and beyond.

The Chair’s focus aligns with our Faculty’s commitment to centring African knowledges, challenging inherited paradigms, and reimagining how we prepare the next generation of educators.

Well done, Professor Chetty! Your achievement brings great distinction to our Faculty and institution.