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Phone: +27 35 902 6550

Professor Angelo Nicolaides

Professor

Qualifications:

HED, BA, BHons, MA, DCom, PhD, DTh. DPhil

  • AHLA – International Hotel Development and Management
  • AHLA – Resort Management
  • Diploma-HR Management
  • Master HR Practitioner –Education Training and HR Development

About

Professor Nicolaides serves at the University of Zululand in South Africa in the Department of Philosophy and Applied Ethics. He works at the intersection of ethics, epistemology, theology, philosophy, business ethics, stakeholder management ethics and social justice, and corporate governance. He has been cited at UNESCO meetings.

 

Nicolaides bridges the gap between classical ethical theories and contemporary issues, showing how ancient wisdom can inform modern ethical challenges. His work in environmental ethics encourages sustainable practices and policies, highlighting the ethical responsibility to protect the planet for future generations. By focusing on virtue ethics in business, Nicolaides contributes to the development of ethical leaders who can navigate complex moral landscapes and foster ethical cultures within organizations. His advocacy for ethical education underscores the importance of developing moral virtues and ethical reasoning skills in students, preparing them to face ethical challenges in various aspects of life.

 

Contributions to Ethical Discourse

Nicolaides’ work is considered to be highly significant for its comprehensive approach to ethics, addressing a wide range of issues from business to the environment. His emphasis on the practical application of ethical principles makes his contributions extremely valuable for scholars, practitioners, and educators alike. By promoting virtues and ethical behaviour, Nicolaides’ work encourages a more ethical and sustainable world. His current focus is on ethics in society and decolonising knowledge. He has authored 23 books and 163 articles some of which are co-authored, in accredited journals and serves on the editorial boards of a number of international and local accredited academic journals

 

Research Interests

He works at the intersection of ethics, epistemology, theology, philosophy, business ethics, stakeholder management ethics and social justice, and corporate governance. His current focus is on ethics in society and decolonising knowledge. He has written extensively on topics such as business ethics, environmental ethics, and virtue ethics, among others. He has authored 23 books and 134 articles in accredited journals and serves on the editorial boards of a number of international and local accredited academic journals.

Professional membership

  • Member of the IIPE (International Institute for Public Ethics), Member – The International Association of Ethics in Education (IAEE)
  • Member- Ethics Institute of South Africa (EthicsSA).
  • Member – Research Ethics Association of South Africa Member – SAIMS (Institute of Management Scientists)
  • Senior Member – South African Quality Institute (SAQI)
  • Member of the Southern African Society for Quality (SASQ) SABPP (Master HR Practitioner-Education and Training)
  • Serves on CHE Ethics in Research Panel
  • Serves on DHET research outputs evaluations panel.
  • Life member of the International Society for Development and Sustainability (ISDS) in Japan

Research Database

  • Orcid ID: http//:orcid.org/0000-0002-2153-2853