Explore Dr Belinda van der Westhuizen’s research, insights, and educational innovations in personalised learning, digital pedagogy, and teacher development, alongside key events and milestones shaping educational excellence.
Navigating Change: Humanities Research in a Transforming World The Faculty of Humanities at the University of the Witwatersrand invites researchers, academics and the wider university community to explore new ideas, challenge perspectives and engage with innovative research at the Faculty
Wingu Academy, in collaboration with Online Career Guidance, is hosting an online career guidance session on Tuesday, 25 August 2026 at 18:00.
Event: Virtual Laboratories in ODL Workshop
Dates: 6–7 October 2026
Participation: Invited Keynote Speaker
Event: SAERA 2026 (13th Annual South African Education Research Association Conference)
Dates: 9–12 November 2026
Presentation: Developing a Contextually Responsive Framework for Engaging and Inclusive Digital Teacher Education Across African Universities
Event: EMASA 2026 Date: 19 September 2026 Presentation: Scaffolding OER Co-authoring in Teacher Education: Towards a Contextually Responsive Training Model Research themes: Open Educational Resources (OER) | Teacher Education | Open Educational Practices | Professional Development | Contextually Responsive Education
“On 20–21 July, Dr. Belinda van der Westhuizen facilitated a two-day, hands-on professional development workshop on Open Educational Resources (OER) for academic staff from across the different divisions of Walter Sisulu University. The interactive workshop provided participants with practical experience