Postgraduate Supervision
Building the Next Generation
of Rural Development Scholars
4
Postdoctoral Fellows
Mentored since 2010
36
PhDs Completed
Plus 7 in progress, 5 nearing completion
44
Research Masters
Plus 8 in supervision, 6 nearing completion
90+
Honours Projects
Research projects & mini-dissertations
Publications
Knowledge for Impact
71 Journal Articles
Published in accredited academic journals — peer-reviewed contributions to rural development scholarship.
80+ Conference Papers
Workshop and conference papers presented at national and international forums.
2 Policy Briefs
On institutionalising innovation toolbox into local economic development in Local Municipalities.
1 Book + 3 Chapters
Co-authored book plus three book chapters contributing to literature on rural transformation.
Featured Self-Study Manual
Fodder Banks in Livestock and Dairy Production with Drought in Mind
Francis, J. (1998) · 74 pages · Self-study book/manual for smallholder farmers
Swedish Cooperative Centre / Zimbabwe Farmers Union, Harare · ISBN 0-7974-3062-1
Awards of Excellence
Recognised for Excellence
Silver Award
Impumelelo Innovation Trust (2008)
Third Prize
MacJanet Prize of Global Citizenship
VC Excellence Awards
Vice Chancellor Awards of Excellence in Research and Community Engagement at UNIVEN