Currently, Dr Mbirimi-Hungwe is working on a research collaborative initiative with the University of Pretoria. Her areas of interest are multilingualism, translanguaging and translingual pedagogy. Dr Mbirimi -Hungwe uses translanguaging strategy among multilingual students in her teaching and research. She is passionate about recognition of students’ language practices in her teaching and research. Dr Mbirimi-Hungwe has published 21 research articles in accredited journals and 1 co-edited volume with multilingualism and translanguaging being the focus.