Dr Judith Coullie's research interest is life writing in its various forms, including autobiography and biography, particularly in relation to South Africa. Her topic is Remembering Nelson Mandela.
Dr Coullie has a BA Hons (English), a Post Graduate teaching qualification and PhD from the University of Natal. She was awarded an MA (English) from Syracuse University, USA, and a CELTA (teaching English to ESOL students) and Post Graduate Certificate in Education from Canterbury University, NZ.