Fenella Somerville
Biographic Data
| ID | 781805 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Fenella Somerville |
| GIVEN NAMES | Fenella |
| FAMILY NAME | Somerville |
| SIGNATURE | SOMERVILLE F |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of the Free State |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-5317-9487 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 4 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
The ontological design of universities
The essence of the university manifests in its ontological design, which determines future goals and shapes processes and practices across all dimensions of the institution. In this paper, we argue that ontological design matters for universities, for fundamentally transforming institutions, enabling aspirations for decolonisation, and driving a more meaningful contribution to addressing the climate and Nature emergency. Drawing on a study across…
Shifting Ontologies and Epistemologies
Education, Sustainability and Social Justice
Forming an Eco-social Capability in the South African Higher Education Space
Education, Sustainability and Social Justice
Forming an Eco-social Capability in the South African Higher Education Space
The ontological design of universities
The essence of the university manifests in its ontological design, which determines future goals and shapes processes and practices across all dimensions of the institution. In this paper, we argue that ontological design matters for universities, for fundamentally transforming institutions, enabling aspirations for decolonisation, and driving a more meaningful contribution to addressing the climate and Nature emergency. Drawing on a study across…
Shifting Ontologies and Epistemologies
Capability approach (3 works) · Sustainability (3 works) · Sustainability in Higher Education (3 works) · African cultural and philosophical studies (2 works) · Social innovation (2 works) · Sustainable development (2 works) · Agency (philosophy (1 works) · Complex Systems and Decision Making (1 works) · Computer Science (1 works) · Consciousness (1 works)