Dr Ntandoyenkosi Maphosa is an Assistant Professor in the School of Education and Social Work at the University of Sussex, UK. With over 17 years of professional experience, she has worked extensively with children, young people, and families across practice settings including probation work, child protection, and social work education.

Her practice and scholarship are grounded in a commitment to ethical, reflective, and transformative social work. Dr Maphosa has significant experience in higher education, where she contributes to the development of future social work practitioners through teaching, supervision, and the promotion of research-informed practice.