Academic Joins National Education Research Association
Friday, 14 November 2025
Dr Clive Brown, a dynamic lecturer and Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Coordinator in the Intermediate Phase Department, has earned a prestigious appointment as the Early Career Researcher (ECR) Representative on the Executive Committee of the South African Education Research Association (SAERA).
This remarkable achievement not only highlights his dedication to advancing education research but also opens up new avenues for collaboration and innovation in the field. The appointment reflects national recognition of Brown’s leadership within higher education transformation, scholarly mentorship, and research development. As the ECR Representative, he will serve as the voice for emerging scholars across South Africa’s universities, ensuring that the challenges and aspirations of early career academics are foregrounded in SAERA’s strategic initiatives.
Brown expressed that early career researchers “need more than encouragement; they need structured, sustained, and caring support”. Drawing on his experience and engagement as a Teaching Advancement at Universities (TAU) Fellow and a graduate of the University of KwaZulu-Natal, he emphasised the transformative potential of mentorship, community, and reflective praxis in academic development.
He aims to establish collaborative mentorship networks, facilitate cross-institutional research circles, and foster a culture of care that nurtures a scholarly voice and sense of belonging.
“Our goal must be to ensure that early career researchers do not simply survive the academy but find purpose, belonging, and scholarly voice within it,” Brown affirmed.
This appointment positions Brown not only as a national representative of emerging researchers but also as a strong advocate for cultivating inclusive academic ecosystems, both within CPUT and across the broader higher education sector.
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