Academic Qualifications

1996 – Doctor of Education (D.Ed.): University of Port Elizabeth, South Africa ;
Title of Thesis: A Programme for Staff and Curriculum Development for Quality Assurance: A Case Study at the ML Sultan Technikon (100% research)

1992 – Master of Education (M.Ed.) (Cum Laude); University of Durban-Westville, South Africa ;
Title of Dissertation: Self-evaluation Programmes in Academic Staff Development (100% research)

1988 – Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) (Specialization area: Curriculum Studies) University of Durban-Westville

1980 – Bachelor of Arts (B.A.): University of Durban-Westville: (Majors: English 111, Afrikaans-Nederlands 111)

1981 – University Higher Diploma in Education (U.H.D.E.) The University of Durban Westville (with distinction) Major Education

Professional Qualifications

2016 to date –  PFHEA, Principal Fellow Higher Education Academy (UK), now Advance HE

2003 to date – FHERDSA: HERDSA Fellow (Renewed in 3-year cycles)

2013 – TEQSA: Admitted to the TEQSA Register

2014 – Teacher Registration: South Australia

2015 – Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116): TAFE SA

2010 – Master Performance Coach and Consultant: Universal Events Christopher Howard Technologies (Certified NLP practitioner and trainer)
Advanced Communications Skills: Presentation Immersion Intensive; Ultimate Trainer Acceleration

2009 – 2010: Master of Wealth and Achievement: Academy of Wealth and Achievement and Universal Events, Australia (Leadership Development Program), Including Sales, Marketing, Advertising modules

2004 – De Bono General Thinking Skills Examination, Grade ‘A’ University of Malta

2004 – Rated Research active at Massey University, Performance-based Research Funding

Dr Kogi Naidoo has extensive academic leadership and professional experience nationally and internationally.

AUSTRALIA: 2007 to date

2020 Apr – Present: Assoicate Professor and Director – Quality Assurance, Institute of Health & Management, HCI

2015 Apr – Apr 2020: Associate Professor and Director, Learning Academy, Division of Learning and Teaching, Charles Sturt University

2012 Nov – to Apr 2015: Associate Professor (Adjunct) School of Education, English Language Teaching Consultancy, PCE, University of Adelaide; teaching international students (P/T)

2012 Nov – Apr 2015: Higher Education Consultant: Research, Curriculum and Quality Assurance

2012 Jan – Oct: Associate Professor and Head: Discipline of Higher Education, School of Education, and University of Adelaide (Transition to end of 5-year contract)

2007 Oct – Dec 2011: Associate Professor and Deputy Director, Centre for Learning and Professional Development (CLPD), the University of Adelaide (CLPD shut down in end, 2011)

2 Sep – Dec 2010: Acting Head CLPD – during Director’s ALTC Fellowship

NEW ZEALAND: 2000 – 2007: Dr Kogi Naidoo emigrated to Australia in 2007

2000 Jan – 2007 Oct:  Assistant Director: Training and Development Unit Training Consultant: Training and Development Unit-Massey, University Lecturer in PG Cert in Tertiary Teaching, Massey University

2006 – 2008: Owner, Always Inn Motel, Palmerston North

Apr – May 2003: Acting Director: TDU-Massey University

2004: Coordinator: Mentoring Assistance Programme @ Massey (MAP@Massey)

SOUTH AFRICA: 1978 – 1999: Emigrated to New Zealand in 2000

Note: Some of the positions listed below were held concurrently at Durban University of Technology, (DUT)

Mar 1998 – To Jan 2000: Head: Quality Assurance Durban University of Technology, DUT

Feb 1997 – Jul 1998: Director: Research, DUT

Jul 1997 – Sept 1997:  Head: Centre for Tertiary Development, DUT

Jun 1997: Associate Director (Ad hominem Promotion) Centre for Tertiary Development, DUT

Apr 1996 – Apr 1997:  Head: Centre for Tertiary Development, DUT

May 1992 – to Apr 1996 Senior Lecturer: Lecturing Development: Centre for Tertiary Development, DUT

Jan 1990 – Jun 1990: Head: Centre for Tertiary Development DUT

Jan 1991 – Feb 1992: The University of Durban-Westville; Lecturer in the Faculty of Education (Part-time)

Oct 1983 – Apr 1992:  Lecturer: Communication, Journalism and Public Relations, DUT

1978 – 1983: Secondary Teacher – English, Afrikaans

Journal Reviewer/ International Peer Reviewer

HERD (Higher Education Research and Development Journal, HERDSA (Australia)

International Review of Economics Education (UK)

Australian Learning and Teaching Council, ALTC, OLT, Australian Government Department of Education and Training (Citations)

Advance HE – Learning and Teaching Awards (UK)

New Zealand Journal of Adult Learning (New Zealand)

ERGA Journal (Australia)

Journal of Excellence in College Teaching (US)

Editorial Board Member: Monograph, Open and Distance Learning Praxis in Africa. UNISA (South Africa)

Committee Experience (Institutional)

University Learning and Teaching Committee, Curriculum Accreditation Committee, Learning and Teaching Committee, Academic Board, Quality Assurance Committee, Awards, Grants and Prizes Committee, Senior Women’s Forum Convenor at CSU.

Committee Experience (National)

Executive member of HERDSA, Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (Treasurer & Awards and Grants Officer) and President-Elect, 2020 and President for a 2-year term (2021-2022)

CAULLT, Council of Australasian Universities Leaders of Learning and Teaching, Secretary (formerly CADAD) 2016-2018 and re-elected in 2019-2020.

Professional Development

Dr Kogi Naidoo engages in ongoing Professional Development by keeping up with the higher education literature (journals, books and online publications), being a member of relevant lists, attending conferences and webinars and contributing to special interest groups. She is also an active member of higher education professional associations and peak bodies, e.g. HERDSA, CAULLT, TEQSA.

Naidoo, K. (1992). “Evaluation and Assessment: Same criteria, different goals”: Paper presented at ISE Conference University of Orange Free State (1992), published in SAARDHE’s Eighth Biennial Congress proceedings. Special Edition: South African Journal of Higher Education.

Naidoo, K. (1992). Designed and developed the ML Sultan Self-evaluation Programme for Academic Staff Development (a staff appraisal/development instrument), 1992

Naidoo, K. (1996). Designed, developed and implemented the ML Sultan Programme for Academic Course Evaluation (PACE system), a quality assurance mechanism for academic programmes: 1996

Naidoo, K. (1997). “Campus Correspondence: M L Sultan Technikon” published in RReFF ReVIEW No.6 Autumn 1997

Naidoo, K. (1998). “Proposing quality-led and -driven transformation of higher education in South Africa”, published in RReFF ReVIEW, Focus on Transformation in Higher Education, No.11, 1998

Naidoo, K. (1999). “Entrepreneurship and Communication” Contributing author to a text, DFID TABEISA project (1997-1999)

Naidoo, K. (1999). “New Faculty: Catalyst for Change in Academic Departments”: Clearing House on Higher Education, ERIC Database, February 1999 Resources in Education

Naidoo, K. (1998). “Proposing Quality-led and -driven Transformation in Higher Education in South Africa”, HERDSA refereed conference proceedings, Transformation in Higher Education: Higher Education Knows no Limits, 1998 Vol 21

Naidoo, K. (2000). “Training and Development: Cutting Edge Strategy for Managing Change at a Transforming University”, HERDSA refereed conference proceedings, 2000

Naidoo, K. (2001). “Research Development: Adopting a Partnership Model”, HERDSA refereed conference proceedings, 2001

Naidoo, K. (2001). “Strategic Support for Research Management Skills Development: Some Reflections” refereed conference proceedings of the Innovations and Links: Research Management and Development & Postgraduate Education Conference at AUT, Auckland, 2001

Naidoo, K. (2002). “Staff Development: A lever for quality assurance?” HERDSA refereed conference proceedings, Perth Australia

Sayers, J. Barney, A., Page, C. and Naidoo, K. (2003). “A Provisional ‘Thumbs Up’ to New Zealand Bank Call Centres” published in “University of Auckland, Business Review”, Vol. 5 No. 1, 2003

Naidoo, K. (2003). “Re-thinking Australasian Higher Education: Current Developments and Critical Challenges for Staff Development” at the HERDSA Conference, ‘Learning for an Unknown Future’ at Canterbury University, Christchurch, New Zealand. Paper published in the conference proceedings, 2003

Naidoo, K. (2003). “Reflections on Preparing for a HERDSA Fellowship”, HERDSA News ISSN 0157-1826, Vol. 25 No 3, Dec 2003

Naidoo, K. (2004). “Maintaining ethical standards in higher education teaching and research practise: A case study” non-refereed conference proceedings of HERDSA 2004 conference, Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia

White, B., Gendall, R. & Naidoo, K. (2004). “No end in sight – Information skills for academics and researchers”, refereed conference proceedings of 3rd International Lifelong Learning Conference, Brisbane, Australia, June 2004

Naidoo, K. (2004). “The HERDSA Fellowship Scheme in New Zealand”, HERDSA News, ISSN 0157-1826, Vol. 26 No 3 Dec 2004.

Wolhuter, C.C., Naidoo, K., Sutherland, L. and Peckham (2004). “Description of a course on research management at a university in New Zealand: a model for the Southern African research scene?” In Southern African Review of Education (SARE) with Education with Production (EWP), Vol 9, 2003 and 10, 2004

Prebble, T., Hargraves H., Leach, L. Naidoo, K., Suddaby, G.T. & Zepke, N. (2004). Impact of Student Support Services and Academic Development Programmes on Student Outcomes in Undergraduate Tertiary Study: A Best Evidence Synthesis. Final Report to the Ministry of Education. Contract No. ER35.5735. Best Evidence Synthesis: Teacher/Educator and Learning Environment Influences on Student Outcomes in Undergraduate Tertiary Study. The full report from this project is called: Impact of Student Support Services and Academic Development Programmes on Student Outcomes in Undergraduate Tertiary Study: A Synthesis of the Research and is available on line at: http://www.minedu.govt.nz/goto/UgradStudOutcomesRpt

Ruth, D. and Naidoo, K. (2005) Mutual reflections on a professional dialogue in academic development: framing the inquiry, the personal-professional nexus and educational tensions. Refereed conference proceedings. HERDSA 2005: Higher education in a changing world, Sydney, July 2005.

Naidoo, K. (2005) Exploring reflective journaling in academic development consultancy: Reflections, responses and challenges. Refereed conference proceedings. HERDSA 2005: Higher education in a changing world, Sydney, July 2005

Naidoo, K. (2005) Book review: Enhancing Staff and Educational Development by David Baume and Peter Khan (Eds), Oxford, Staff and Educational Development Association (SEDA)/ RoutledgeFalmer, ISBN 0-413-3505-1, in Higher Education Review, Vol 37 No 3 Summer 2005, p 83-85

Patel, F., Naidoo, K., & Lewis, M. (2007) Women’s struggle in the workplace: Examining the importance of diverse cultural perspectives in policy and practice. 40th Annual Women’s International Conference 2007, Queensland, Australia, 26-29 September 2007.
(http://eprints.usq.edu.au/3321/2/Albion_Collins_eds_IWC_Proceedings_2007.pdf pp.114-117)

Naidoo K, 2009, Working Collaborations: A project leader’s perspective. In Partnership, Teaching and Learning Research Initiative Newsletter, No. 9, February 2009

Naidoo K, Haigh, N., Holmes, A., Kuiper, A., O’Steen, B, Parker, L., Stefani, L., Stein, S., Suddaby, G., Sutherland, K., Leach, L., Zepke, N. (2011) Unlocking Student Learning TLRI Project: Summary Report: The impact of Teaching and Learning Enhancement Initiatives on first-year university students. http://tlri.org.nz/unlocking-student-learning-impact-teaching-and-learning-enhancement-initiatives-tleis-first-year-uni

Haigh, N., Kirkness, A., Lester, J., Neill, L., Parker, L., Naidoo, K. (2011) Unlocking Student Learning TLRI Project, Case study 1: Enhancing student learning in a first-year hospitality paper: Institutional Report on the Teaching and Learning Enhancement Initiative at the AUT University http://tlri.org.nz/unlocking-student-learning-impact-teaching-and-learning-enhancement-initiatives-tleis-first-year-uni

Holmes, A., O’Steen, B., Scragg, R., Naidoo, K. (2011) Unlocking Student Learning TLRI Project, Case study 2: Using technology to personalise instruction in a large, first-year class: Institutional Report on the Teaching and Learning Enhancement Initiative at the University of Canterbury http://tlri.org.nz/unlocking-student-learning-impact-teaching-and-learning-enhancement-initiatives-tleis-first-year-uni

Churcher, C., Gossman, P., Kuiper, A., Naidoo, K. (2011) Unlocking Student Learning TLRI Project, Case study3: Using visual enhancement to improve student performance in a first-year computing class: Institutional Report on the Teaching and Learning Enhancement Initiative at Lincoln University http://tlri.org.nz/unlocking-student-learning-impact-teaching-and-learning-enhancement-initiatives-tleis-first-year-uni

Richardson, S., Suddaby, G., Weatherstone, A., O’Hara, D., Patel, F., Naidoo, K. (2011) Unlocking Student Learning TLRI Project, Case study 4: Massey University case study: Institutional Report on the Teaching and Learning Enhancement Initiative at Massey University http://tlri.org.nz/unlocking-student-learning-impact-teaching-and-learning-enhancement-initiatives-tleis-first-year-uni

Sutherland, K., Hooper, V., Park, S., Sylvester, A., Naidoo, K. (2011) Unlocking Student Learning TLRI Project, Case study 5: A collaborative approach to enhancing student learning and team work: Institutional Report on the Teaching and Learning Enhancement Initiative at Victoria University of Wellington http://tlri.org.nz/unlocking-student-learning-impact-teaching-and-learning-enhancement-initiatives-tleis-first-year-uni

Ruth, D and Naidoo, K., (2012) Professsional academic development through professional journal dialogue. International Journal for Academic Development. Vol. 17, No. 2, p 109-120.DOI: 10.1080/1360144X.2011.615935 http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/1360144X.2011.615935,

Willison, J., (2014) Outcomes and uptake of explicit research skill development across degree programs. OLT Project. Final Report 2014. ISBN 978-1-74361-416-7. (Kogi Naidoo, Research team member)

Book publications:

Naidoo, K., 2012. Live, Learn, Love: The Path to Your Prowess. Balboa Press US, A Division of HayHouse.

Naidoo, K and Patel, F, 2009. Working Women, Stories of Struggle, Strife and Success. Sage India, 2009.

Book Chapter Publications:

Holmes, A, Haigh, N, and Naidoo, K, 2010. ‘Crossing Boundaries in Collaboration’, Chapter 5, Studies in Collaboration: Working Collaboratively across New Zealand Universities in Collaborative Working in Higher Education: The Social Academy, Eds. Walsh L and Khan P, Routledge, 2009

Naidoo, K. and Holmes, A. 2010, Chapter 9, ‘Evaluation matters in a national, funded academic development project’, in Stefani, L. (ed) Evaluating the Effectiveness of Academic Development: Principles and Practice, Routledge

In Press: 2020

Chapter: Leading Whole of Institution Curriculum Transformation

Authors: Jennifer Scott, Jo-Anne Kelder, Natalie Brown, Kogi Naidoo, Lisa Tee, Tina Botwright Acuña, Viji Venkat, Steve Drew, Gayle Morris, Josephine Hook, Leanne McCann; Publisher – Springer, Book: Developing Undergraduate Curriculums, Editor: Romy Lawson; Section: Curriculum design including whole of institutional/course design; transitioning through HE; and embedding skills into the curriculum

Book review:

McDonald, B. 2019. A Step-by-Step Guide for Using Uploaded Resources for a Fully Online Course by Betty McDonald

Endorsement: Back cover to endorse the 2019 book, Improving Teaching and Learning through Self-Regulation

Keynote Speaker invitation: Invited keynote speaker at the learning and teaching conference at the University of Tobago, Trinidad (May 2020)

Conference Presentations and Workshops (including invitations)

2001 Jun Naidoo, K: “A Procedure for Enhancing Individual Staff Research Productivity in the Tertiary Sector”, Innovations and Links: Research Management and Development & Postgraduate Education Conference, AUT in Auckland

2002 Jun Naidoo, K: “Educational Development: A Catalyst for Enhanced Collegiality!” presented at the ICED 2002 conference in Perth, Australia

2002 Jun Naidoo, K: “Meeting the Personal and Professional Needs of all Staff: Rise to the Challenge!” workshop at the ICED 2002 conference in Perth, Australia

2002 Naidoo, K: “Validating our Professionalism: Reflections on the Development and Use of the Scholar-Teacher Portfolio” at the Second Biennial Conference of the Teacher Educators Forum of Aotearoa New Zealand (TEFANZ) held at the Duxton Hotel, Wellington

2002 Naidoo, K: “Challenges facing Staff Development in a Research Intensive University”, Presentation at UWA

2003 Jun Naidoo, K. “Enhancing Research Quality and Building Staff Capacity: Practice of a New Zealand Research University” at the 13th Biennial SAARDHE conference, ‘Re-thinking and Re-imagining Higher Education’ at the University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, South Africa

2003 Jun Naidoo, K. “Rethinking Staff Development for Australasian Higher Education: Current Developments and Critical Challenges” at the 13th Biennial SAARDHE conference, ‘Re-thinking and Re-imagining Higher Education’ at the University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, South Africa

2003 Jul Naidoo, K., Prebble, T and Suddaby, G. “Academic Development and Student Outcomes: Are the two related?” at the HERDSA Conference, ‘Learning for an Unknown Future’ at Canterbury University, Christchurch, New Zealand

2003 Nov Naidoo, K. Workshop: “Meeting Staff Needs: A Mentoring Assistance Programme”, TERNZ Conference 2003, 25-26 November 2003, Massey University, New Zealand

2004 May Naidoo, K. “Demonstrating quality teaching: Become a HERDSA Fellow”, at a HERDSA NZ Seminar: ‘Winning Strategies: Demonstrating Effective Teaching’, 26 May 2004, Victoria University of Wellington

2004 Jun Naidoo, K. “Demonstrating quality teaching: Become a HERDSA Fellow”, at a HERDSA NZ Seminar: ‘Winning Strategies: Demonstrating Effective Teaching’, 15 June 2004, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland

2004 Jul Naidoo, K. “Maintaining ethical standards in higher education teaching and research: A case study” at the HERDSA Conference, ‘Transforming Knowledge into Wisdom: Holistic Approaches to Teaching and Learning’ at Curtin University, Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia

2004 Sep Naidoo, K. “Maintaining ethical standards in higher education teaching and research: A case study” at the HERDSA Research Colloquium: Contemporary Perspectives on NZ Tertiary Education at Victoria University of Wellington, NZ

2004. Nov Naidoo, K. and Ruth, D. Workshop: “A conversation about Scholarship: A TERNZ Dialogue” at the TERNZ Conference, 2004, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand

2005: Jul Naidoo, K. and Ruth, D. “Mutual reflections on a professional dialogue in academic development: framing the inquiry, the personal-professional nexus and educational tensions” at the HERDSA Conference, ‘Higher education in a changing world’ at University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia

2005: Jul Naidoo, K. “Exploring reflective journaling in academic development consultancy: Reflections, responses and challenges”, refereed paper at the HERDSA Conference, ‘Higher education in a changing world’ Univ of Sydney

2005: Aug Naidoo, K. and Ruth, D. “Mutual reflections on a professional dialogue in academic development: framing the inquiry, the personal-professional nexus and educational tensions” at the Post-HERDSA Wellington Colloquium at Victoria University of Wellington, NZ

2005: Nov Naidoo, K. “Developing Professional Standards and the CPD Framework for HERDSA Fellows”. Workshop presented at the 10 Annual SEDA Conference, Professional Standards and Continuing Professional Development: Constraining or Empowering? Novotel, Birmingham, UK

2006: Jan Naidoo, K. “Enhancing the quality of Teacher Education Programmes”. Workshop presented at the Faculty of Education, Edgewood campus, University of KwaZulu Natal

2006: Jan Naidoo, K. “Increasing Research Outputs”. Workshop presented at Durban Institute of Technology, Dept of English

2006: Jan Naidoo, K. “Journaling for Professional Dialogue”. Workshop presented at Centre for Higher Education Development at the Durban Institute of Technology

2006: Jan Naidoo, K. “The New Zealand Experience of Research, the Community and Indigenous Knowledge”. Workshop presented with the NRF research project students: “Community, Indigenous Knowledge Systems Education” NRF Project at the Durban Institute of Technology

2006: Jan Naidoo, K. “Enhancing the first year experience of students”. Workshop presented at the Teaching and Learning Enhancement Institute at the University of Pretoria, South Africa

2006: Jan Naidoo, K. “Using Reflective Practice in Professional Development”. Workshop presented at Univ of South Africa

2006: Jul Naidoo, K. Invited to present a Critical Insights address at the HERDSA Annual Conference in Perth, Australia: “The impact of academic development on students’ experience and achievement in large first year classes in New Zealand universities: A national research project”

2006: Sep Naidoo, K. Invited to present a Key Workshop: “Reflecting on the Curriculum: Practical Strategies for Enhancing Praxis” at the African Conference on Curriculum Development in Higher Education, UNISA, Pretoria, South Africa

2006: Nov Haigh, N., Neill, L. and Naidoo, K. (2006) Towards an anatomy of staff development. Presentation at the Tertiary Education Research in New Zealand Conference. Christchurch, 23rd – 24th November.

2006: Dec Haigh, N., Neill, L., Kirkness, A., Lester, J., Parker, L., Gossman, P., and Naidoo, K. (2006). Unlocking student learning: The impact of teaching and learning enhancement initiatives (TLEI’s) on first year university students. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the New Zealand Association for Research in Education. Rotourua

2007: Jan Suddaby, G., Naidoo, K. and Richardson, S. (2007). Academic development and student learning: Making the connection. Paper presented to the 5th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu.

2007: Jul Naidoo, K. (2007). Academic development support for first year courses at New Zealand universities: Survey results from a national study. Annual Conference, International Society for the Scholarship of Learning & Teaching, Sydney

2007: Jul Patel, F., Richardson, S., and Naidoo, K. (2007). Nurturing academic developer – teacher partnerships: navigating the path. Annual Conference, International Society for the Scholarship of Learning and Teaching (ISSOTL), Sydney.

2007: Jul Richardson, S., Patel, F., Suddaby, G. and Naidoo, K. (2007). Impacting student learning through modifications in the use of assessment tools. Annual Conference of the Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA), Adelaide, July.

2007: Jul Haigh, N. and Naidoo, K. (2007). Investigating the academic development and student learning relationship: some challenges and options. Annual Conference, International Society for the Scholarship of Learning and Teaching, Syd.

2007: Nov Naidoo, K., Haigh, N., Parker, L., Stein, S., Sutherland, K., Kuiper, A., Barrett, T., Richardson, S., Suddaby, G., Stefani, L., & Holmes, A. (November, 2007). Teacher-Academic developer partnerships: Sharing strategies for student success. Paper presented at the Tertiary Education Research Conference (TERNZ), Auckland. (Abstract published: http://www.herdsa.org.nz/Ternz/2007/abstracts_all1.htm#naidoo)

2007: Dec Naidoo, K. Research Symposium presentation at the Annual conference of the New Zealand Association for Research in Education (NZARE) in December 2007, Christchurch, New Zealand.

2007: Dec Richardson, S., Patel, F., Suddaby, G. and Naidoo, K. (2007) Enhancing Assessment Strategies: The impact on student learning? New Zealand Association for Research in Education (NZARE) in December, 2007, Christchurch, NZ

2008: Jul Naidoo, K., Parker, L., Richardson, S., Suddaby, G. and Stein, S. (2008). Engaging academic developer and teacher colleagues in university communities: insights and issues from a New Zealand collaboration project. Symposium at the Annual Conference of the Higher Education Research and development Society of Australasia, Rotorua, 1-4 July

2008: Jul Richardson, S., Patel, F. and Naidoo, K. (2008). Developing an assessment resource: providing for staff what we want them to provide for students. Showcase presentation at the Annual Conference of the Higher Education Research and development Society of Australasia (HERDSA), Rotorua, 1-4 July).

2009: Jun Naidoo, K. To collaborate or work on your own: A project leader’s perspective. Presentation at Between the Tides: STLHE Conference: University of New Brunswick, Brunswick, Canada. 17-20 June 2009

2009: Jun Naidoo, K. Researching in the discipline or engaging in scholarship: A dilemma facing academics. Presentation at Between the Tides: STLHE Conference: University of New Brunswick, Brunswick, Canada. 17-20 June 2009

2009: Jul Naidoo, K. Dilemmas of scholarship and/or research: Strategies to enhance the student experience. The Student Experience: HERRDSA Conference, Darwin, 6-9 July 2009

2009: Jul Richardson S, Patel F, and Naidoo K, 2009, Looking back, Moving Forward: Reviewing Economics Curriculum for 2009 and Beyond, Presentation at the New Zealand Association of Economists Conference, 1-3 July 2009

2009: Sep Naidoo K, Haigh, N, Richardson S, 2009, Unlocking student learning: The impact of teaching and learning enhancement initiatives (TLEIs) on first year university students. Presentation at TLRI and Ako Aotearoa Colloquium, Auckland, New Zealand, 3 September 2009

2009: Sep Cheung, J.C.K. and Naidoo, K., 2009, Peer feedback using reflective journaling: a case study of reflection-on-action, Presentation at the ERGA Conference 2009

2010: Apr Naidoo, K. 2010. Getting in Touch with Down Under: Tapping Talents for Transformation: Scholarly Leadership for Personal Empowerment, Invited Workshop: Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 30 April

2010: Jun Naidoo, K. 2010. Reflecting from a culturally diverse or global perspective? Presentation at the International Consortium Educational Development (ICED). Barcelona, Spain. 28-30 June

2010: Jun Naidoo, K. 2010. Engaging Staff in Professional Transformation: Teacher Empowerment for Student Engagement. Workshop at the International Consortium Educational Development (ICED). Barcelona, Spain. 28-30 June

2010: Jul Naidoo, K. 2010. Personal transformation and empowerment of staff for student engagement. Higher Education Research Society of Australasia (HERDSA) Conference, Melbourne, 6-9 July.

2010: Sep Naidoo, K. 2010. Knowing how to engage your students! Presentation at The Changing Face of Education: The 5th ERGA Conference, University of Adelaide, 23-24 September

2010: Sep Naidoo, K. 2010. Tapping Teaching Talents for Transformation: Scholarly Leadership for Personal Empowerment. Invited presentation, Bond University, 14 October

2010: Sep Naidoo, K. 2010. Tapping Teaching Talents: Scholarly Leadership for Personal Empowerment. Invited Workshop, Bond University, 14 October

2011: Jul Naidoo, K., Kennelly R., Taylor, J. Applying for a HERDSA Fellowship: Taking your higher education scholarship to the edge, HERDSA Conference, Goldcoast, 4-7 July

2012 to date: Presentations coaching & personal development in community/ business/ education.

2015: Jun Naidoo, K presentation at the Transforming Teaching Practice research seminar in Sydney

2016: Feb Participant in Workshops, seminars and presentations at the 2016 International Yoga Festival

2016: Nov Naidoo, K. Invited pre-conference workshop: Exploring mindfulness and caring in higher education, ICED 2016 Conference, Ethics, Care and Quality in Educational Development, Cape Town, South Africa

2016: Nov Naidoo, K. 2016: Duty of care: Leading educational development initiatives in a regional Australian University Paper presented at the ICED 2016 conference, Cape Town, South Africa

2017: Jun Naidoo, K. 2017. Applying for Promotion at CSU, Workshop at the CSUed 2017 conference

2017: Jun Naidoo, K, Murdoch, D, McIntyre, E, Matthews, A, Smallbone, L & Samuel, S (2017) Transforming assessment practice institutionally to enhance the student experience, CSUED 2017, Orange, NSW (poster)

2017: Jul Naidoo, K. 2017. Transforming Assessment Practice Institutionally to Enhance the Student Experience, Poster presentation at the 2017 Annual HERDSA conference, Sydney.

2017: Sep Naidoo, K and Fleming, J. 2017. Quality in Learning and Teaching. Higher Education Services, Assessment and Review Summit, 19-20 September 2017

2018: Jun Naidoo, K. Meeting academic development needs in an ever-changing university environment: Are we hitting the mark? Workshop at the Improving University Teaching 2018 Conference, CSU, PMQ campus, 27-29 June 2018

2018: Jun Naidoo, K. Make space for the busy academic: Building capacity, assuring quality and recognising excellence. Digital showcase presentation at the Improving University Teaching 2018 Conference, Charles Sturt University, Port Macquarie campus, 27-29 June 2018

2018: Jul Naidoo, K. and Murdoch, D. 2018. Improve assessment practice and the quality of learning and teaching is enhanced! Showcase presentation at the 2018 Annual HERDSA conference, Adelaide, 2-5 July 2018.

2018: Jul Smyth, K, Naidoo, K, and Stenlake, B. 2018. CSU academic development – creating confident and proficient teachers through a targeted development program. Showcase presentation at the 2018 Annual HERDSA conference, Adelaide, 2-5 July 2018.

2018: Nov Fraser, Kym et al (Team). Contemporary approaches to university teaching: A MOOC. Show case presentation at the CAULLT Conference, 8-9 November 2018.

2019: Jun Naidoo, K. 2019. Leading academic development authentically: A balancing act in the institutional merry-go-round. Presentation at the Learning Leaders Conference, Pullman Hotel, Melbourne, 3 June 2019.

2019: Jul Naidoo, K. 2019. Supporting the next generation academic: Strategies to evidence quality teaching practices institutionally. Showcase presentation at the 2019 Annual HERDSA conference, Auckland, 2-5 July 2019

Staff development and training, Academic development, Academic quality assurance, Curriculum design/development/review, Internationalisation, Leadership, Reflective practice, Researcher development, Research supervision, Scholarship of learning and teaching, Teaching-research nexus, Mentoring in higher education.

Current Research interests: Mindful leadership and Inspirational teaching for transformational learning and student success.

Learning and Teaching Research Grants and Funding:

2016-2019 HEPPP Funding ($400, 000): Sessional staff development; Quality Learning and Teaching, Assessment improvement

2016-2017 OLT Fellowship Team Member: CSU institutional representative and partner in Dr Kym Fraser’s Senior Fellowship: Leaning and Teaching Induction program

2011-2012 ($150,000) ALTC Grant ‘Outcomes and uptake of explicit research skill development across degree programs: ‘It’s got a practical application in my world” Member of the research team.

2011-2012 ($220,000) HERDSA ALTC Grant: Facilitation of advocacy and leadership in enhancing learning and teaching in the higher education community by HERDSA: Reference Group Member.

2006-2010 ($400,000) Research grant: Principal Investigator and Team Leader for a Research Grant award from the NZ Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) Teaching and Learning Research Initiative (TLRI) for a 3-year study: A New Zealand national study: Unlocking Student Learning: The Impact of Teaching and Learning Enhancement Initiatives (TLEIs) on First-Year University Students (NB: This national project entailed leadership and completion from the University of Adelaide)

2004 Institutional sponsor as Coordinator: Developing and Implementing a Mentoring Programme, MAP@Massey

2004-2007 ($400, 000) Research Grant: Team award from the NZ Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) Teaching and Learning Research Initiative (TLRI) for a 3-year study: Making a Difference? The role of Initial Teacher Education and Beginning Teacher Induction in the Preparation and Retention of New Zealand Secondary Teachers

2002-2003 ($26, 000) Research grant Best Evidence Synthesis: Teacher/Educator and Learning Environment Influences on Student Outcomes in Undergraduate Tertiary Study, Member of research team from the College of Education, Massey University. Contract with the New Zealand Ministry of Education

2001 ($5000) Research grant: Call Centres in New Zealand, Member of research team, Department of Management and International Business, College of Business, Massey University

1998 (£ 20, 000) Awarded a grant Study visit to the UK as part of the DFID Higher Education Links Program to develop a middle management training program in collaboration with HESDA (International partnership grant)

In recognition of her outstanding contributions to higher education nationally and internationally, Dr Kogi Naidoo has received several awards:

2018: Australasian Academic Development Good Practice Award presented by Council of Australasian University Leaders in Learning and Teaching (CAULLT): Team Award, Distinction for Contemporary Approaches to Teaching MOOC

2004: 3M NZ National Award for Innovation in Libraries (Massey University)

1996-1999: Several overseas travel grants for conference attendance to Australia, Finland, India, USA, UK, and New Zealand, Team Award

1995: Ernest Oppenheimer Junior Technikon Fellowship Award – Gold Medal and Research Grant Award for national contributions to higher education in South Africa.

1995: Research Grant: CSD Doctoral Scholarship

1994: South African Association for Research and Development in Higher Education (SAARDHE) VIA Afrika Young Achiever Award for national contribution to higher education in South Africa.

1994: Fellowship: Overseas Development Award (ODA) Technical Training Award (UK)