Alude Mahali

Alude Mahali, Ph.D has a diverse work experience in research and academia. They have worked at the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) since 2015, starting as a Research Specialist and then progressing to become a Senior Research Specialist. Their work at HSRC focuses on increasing the impact of research findings to promote human and social development, with a particular emphasis on addressing inequalities such as poverty, racism, patriarchy, sexism, homophobia, xenophobia, and displacement. They have expertise in qualitative research methodologies, including visual and participatory methods, and also have a background in theatre and performance. In August 2019, they took on additional roles as a Senior Research Specialist in the Inclusive Economic Development Programme and in Education and Economic Inclusion. Alude Mahali's experience at HSRC culminated in their most recent role as the Chief Research Scientist, which they started in October 2020. Prior to joining HSRC, they worked as a Senior Lecturer at EMCVPA in 2014. The structured information provided does not indicate the end dates for their roles at HSRC and whether they continued in their Senior Lecturer role after 2014 at EMCVPA.

Alude Mahali, Ph.D completed a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis from the University of Cape Town from 2010 to 2013. Before that, they obtained a Master of Arts in Theatre Making from the same university from 2008 to 2013. Their undergraduate education includes a Bachelor of Arts from Rhodes University, which was completed from 2004 to 2007.