Jonathan Jansen

Cape-based Professor Jonathan Jansen is a globally respected education expert and Distinguished Professor at Stellenbosch University. A Stanford PhD and award-winning author, he is the 2025 recipient of the 'AERA Lifetime Achievement Award' and a 'Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences'. Renowned for leading institutional transformation and promoting inclusive education, he is a compelling keynote speaker on leadership, ethics, social justice, and educational reform. Former Vice-Chancellor of the University of the Free State, Jansen continues to inspire impact,most recently turning around Crestway High School’s matric results. He captivates corporate and academic audiences with thought-provoking, principled, and future-focused dialogue.

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