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South-South networks catalysing social responsibility in higher education
(Rhodes University Press, 2025) Monk, David; Flores-Hinojos, Irma Alicia; Mutalib, Mahazan Abdul
Examining cross-continental South-South university partnerships between Uganda, Colombia, and Malaysia, this paper demonstrates how inter-institutional networks foster epistemic justice and institutional social responsibility.
Channeling literacy learning into everydayness: Northern Ugandan women language peace
(University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2026) Djuraeva, M.; Monk, David; Beach, S.; Nyirumbe, R
Exploring adult literacy motivations among women in post-conflict Northern Uganda, this paper uses a chronotopic lens to show how literacy is transformed into embodied, everyday practices of peacebuilding, identity formation, and self-determination.
Education for disabled refugees in South Africa, Uganda and Zimbabwe: A cross-case analysis
(Routledge (Taylor & Francis), 2024) Monk, David; Walton, Elizabeth; Thondlana, J; Wedekind, V.
Comparing educational access for refugees with disabilities across South Africa, Uganda, and Zimbabwe, this paper investigates structural barriers, intersectional discrimination, and policy gaps impacting refugee education
Revisiting VET research paradigms: Critical perspectives from the South
(Routledge (Taylor & Francis), 2023) Monk, David; Metelerkamp, Luke; Molebatsi, Palesa; McGrath, Simon; Adrupio, Scovia; Openjuru, George Ladaah; Robbins, Glen; Tshabalala, Thembinkosi
Reflecting on a large multi-site project in Uganda and South Africa, this article critically evaluates conventional human capital models of VET research and proposes Southern-led paradigms centered on social justice and ecological sustainability.
Designing the Future: Youth innovation, informality and transformed VET
(EEASA / African Journals OnLine (AJOL), 2023) Monk, David; Adrupio, Scovia; Akite, Irene; Muhangi, Sidney
Investigating youth-driven informal innovations in Northern Uganda, this paper explores how VET systems can adapt to recognize and nurture grassroot climate adaptation and informal technical skills.