Uriahne James
Motto:The power of imagination makes us infinite.
Uriahne James is a distinguished lecturer in the Sociology Department at the University of Cape Town. Her engaging and accessible books, tailored for both enthusiasts and scholars, include Social Visions, The Impact of Social Awareness, Everyday Activism, and Breaking Barriers.
James has explored her research on community empowerment, social change, public policy, and civic engagement through more than 150 scholarly papers and four influential books. Her contributions have earned her several prestigious accolades, such as the Fulbright Scholar Award, the Community Service Medal from the South African Government, the Civic Leadership Prize from the International Society for Civil Engagement, and the Social Innovator of the Year Award from the Global Forum for Social Sciences.
A Fellow of The Carnegie Foundation, The African Sociological Association, The Pan-African Congress for Social Development, and The Institute for Participatory Democracy, Uriahne has also been an invited speaker at conferences across continents, including events in Brazil, Egypt, Australia, and Kenya. In March 2024, she delivered a keynote address at the World Social Forum held in Johannesburg, inspiring audiences with her vision for a more inclusive and equitable society.
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