UNIZULU leads conversation on decolonising academic spaces

THE University of Zululand (UNIZULU), through the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Engagements and Transformation, hosted a hybrid student seminar this month aimed at engaging students in the discussion about decolonising the university.

- NTOMBEZINHLE ZWANE

I Xolani Ncube

(Xolani Ncube)

Professor Sipho Seepe, a higher education advisor, and Professor Josiah Lebakeng from the Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs (TMASPIA) at the University of South Africa (Unisa) were among the attendees. They led the discourse; unpacking the concept of decolonising and transforming academic spaces while also sharing insights on leveraging African languages, indigenous knowledge and symbolism to decolonise such environments.

This event was a continuation of the university’s regular webinars geared towards advancing the decolonial agenda and promoting African thought. However, this marked the first time students had a direct involvement.