HSRC (Human Sciences Research Council)
Nicole Dunn van Rheede has a diverse work experience in research, evaluation, and development roles. Nicole Dunn started their career as a Junior Development Economist at Urban-Econ Eastern Cape in 2012. From there, they moved to Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, where they worked as a Development Researcher, focusing on CSI and donor research, analysis, and report writing. In 2015, Nicole joined the National Association of Child Care Workers as a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer for a brief period. Later in the same year, they transitioned to the HSRC, where they held various positions, including Assistant Director: Partnership and Funding Support Officer, Senior Researcher, and currently, Chief Researcher. In addition to their work at the HSRC, Nicole also serves as a Chief Researcher at the Centre for Science, Technology, and Innovation Indicators since 2022.
Nicole Dunn van Rheede holds a Bachelor of Social Sciences degree in Sociology and Social Anthropology from the University of Cape Town, which they obtained from 2007 to 2010. In 2011, they completed an Honors degree in Development Studies from the same university. Nicole then pursued a Master of Arts degree in Development Studies at Nelson Mandela University from 2014 to 2017. Currently, from 2019 to 2023, they are enrolled in the Graduate School of Business at the University of Cape Town, working towards a Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration and Management.
This person is not in any offices
HSRC (Human Sciences Research Council)
The core business of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) is to conduct large-scale, policy-relevant, social-scientific projects for public-sector users, non-governmental organisations and international development agencies. We do this in partnership with researchers globally, but specifically in Africa. Our commitment to cutting-edge research which supports development nationally, in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and in Africa is evident, but it is our commitment to the dissemination of that research that demonstrates the remarkable and measurable impact of our work. As the national social science council of South Africa, the HSRC wishes to serve as a knowledge hub to bridge the gap between research, policy and action; thus increasing the impact of research. This is achieved through collaboration with key constituencies, including government, other research organisations, multinational agencies, universities, non-government organisations, and donor and development organisations. With a dedicated staff complement of almost 500, consisting of professional researchers, technical and administrative support staff, based in six offices in four different provinces across South Africa, the HSRC is well equipped to respond flexibly and comprehensively to current and emerging needs. Its six multi-disciplinary research programmes and research centres are focused on user needs. The following units make up the HSRC.