10 April 2014
Volume: 2
Issue: 17
Ms Amanda Wellmann graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science Honours degree specialising in the area of Microbiology.

Top Marks for Microbiologist

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Ms Amanda Wellmann graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science Honours degree specialising in the area of Microbiology. 

Professor Simon Mukwembi, a Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor in UKZN’s School of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science, was awarded one of only two Distinguished Teacher Awards during UKZN’s 2014 graduation ceremonies. With him are UKZN Executives Professor Deo Jaganyi, Professor Rob Slotow and Mr Convy Baloyi.

Distinguished Teacher Uplifts Maths Education

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Professor Simon Mukwembi, a Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor in the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science (SMSCS), was awarded a Distinguished Teachers Award (DTA) at a UKZN Graduation ceremony.

Brainy Statisticians summa cum laude Honours degree graduates, Ms Tiffany Mari, Ms Telissa Pillay, Ms Santhrika Pillay and Ms Vahini Nadar.

Students Graduate with Summa Cum Laude Honours Degrees

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Seven honours students in the Discipline of Statistics within the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science graduated summa cum laude.

Dr Auwal Ibrahim (right) with his supervisor Dr Shahidul Islam.

African Medicinal Plants Reveal Anti-Diabetic Properties

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The study of anti-diabetic herbal remedies and the identification of novel anti-diabetics derived from African medicinal plants earned Dr Auwal Ibrahim his PhD in Biochemistry.

BSc cum laude graduate Ms Sinenhlanhla Sikhosana is congratulated by her very proud mother.

Strong Work Ethic a Cornerstone for Academic Success

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Fascinating topics such as “dark matter” drew Ms Sinenhlanhla Precious Sikhosana to concentrate her studies on astrophysics.

Summa cum laude BSc graduate Mr Mthokozisi Mdlalose has set his sights on working with the SKA telescope.

Graduate’s Goal is to Work for SKA

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BSc Honours summa cum laude Astrophysics graduate Mr Mthokozisi Mdlalose says he wants to become a prominent researcher and work with the SKA telescope.

Access student Mr Kwazi Mthembu graduated with a BSc Honours degree in Applied Mathematics, attributing his success to commitment, perseverance and the support of his mother (left) and grandmother (right).

Always Persevere, says BSc Graduate

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Mr Nhlakanipho Kwazi Mthembu first learned about astronomy during his orientation as a first year BSc student.

Students in the Disciplines of Pure and Applied Mathematics within the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science who graduated with summa cum laude BSc Honours degrees.

School Produces Bumper Crop of Maths Boffins

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Five students in the Disciplines of Pure and Applied Mathematics within the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science graduated with summa cum laude BSc Honours degrees.

How marine sediments contribute to the ecology of the Natal Bight continental shelf was the subject of Ms Candice Untiedt’s Masters of Science degree in Biology.

UKZN Student Explores Continental Shelf Ecosystems

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How marine sediments contribute to the ecology of the Natal Bight continental shelf was the subject of a thesis by Ms Candice Untiedt of the School of Life Sciences who completed her Biology Masters degree through UKZN.

Mr Prenolan Naidoo, who graduated with a BSc Honours degree in Geology, has been selected as the 2013 recipient of the South African Institute of Engineering Geologists (SAIEG) Student Award.

BSc Honours Graduate Scoops Prestigious National Geology Award

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Mr Prenolan Naidoo, who graduated with a BSc (Geological Sciences Honours degree, has been selected as the 2013 recipient of the South African Institute of Engineering Geologists (SAIEG) Student Award.

BSc graduate and South African Statistical Association Third Year national competition winner, Ms Venelle Pather, with UKZN Academic Leader for Statistics, Professor Delia North.

National Statistics Prize for Graduate

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Miss Venelle Pather, who graduated with a degree in Statistics, is the winner of the South African Statistical Association Third Year competition.

Mr Ayanda Zungu won a bursary from the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project for his BSc Honours degree as well as his current Masters studies in Astrophysics.

Student Aims for Vice-Chancellor’s Post

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I want to be the Vice-Chancellor of UKZN one day, says Masters student Mr Ayanda Romanis Zungu.

Masters Geology graduate in the School of Agricultural, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Ms Leslee Salzmann focused her cum laude thesis on the evolution of the continental shelf of KwaZulu-Natal between Durban and Kosi Bay.

Geology Cum Laude Graduate Explores Underwater Secrets of KZN Coast

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Masters Geology graduate in the School of Agricultural, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Ms Leslee Salzmann focused her cum laude thesis on the evolution of the continental shelf of KwaZulu-Natal between Durban and Kosi Bay.

BSc Honours degree summa cum laude graduate Ms Heather Prince says she always finds time to have fun away from her hectic academic schedule.

Graduate Always Finds Time for Fun while Achieving Academic Excellence

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BSc Honours degree summa cum laude graduate Miss Heather Prince says she always finds time to have fun away from her hectic academic schedule. 

Interaction between native and alien invasive aquatic snails was the thesis subject of Master of Science student, Ms Jacqueline Raw (centre), who graduated cum laude in the field of Invasion Biology.

Invasion Biology the Field for Cum Laude Master’s Graduate

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Interaction between native and alien invasive aquatic snails was the thesis subject of Master of Science student, Ms Jacqueline Raw, who graduated cum laude in the field of Invasion Biology.

Dr Phanor Montoya-Maya was awarded his PhD in Biology for his research on the use of genetics to determine whether connections exist between the coral communities found along the south-east African coast.

Research Unveils Secrets of Coral Reefs

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Dr Phanor Montoya-Maya was awarded his PhD in Biology for his research on the use of genetics to determine whether connections exist between the coral communities found along the south-east African coast.

Dr Julien Fattebert with his parents and supervisor Professor Rob Slotow.

Saving Leopards Central to Doctoral Thesis

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Saving leopards was the thrust of the thesis by Dr Julien Fattebert who graduated with a PhD in Biology.

Seen with his family, PhD graduate Mr Obiora Collins of the School of Statistics, Mathematics and Computer Science focused his research on developing new mathematical models to understand the dynamics of waterborne diseases.

Research Findings May Reduce Waterborne Diseases Scourge

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The findings of doctoral research completed through UKZN have assisted in developing possible control strategies to reduce the spread of waterborne diseases.

MSc cum laude Physics graduate, Mr Heiko Heilgendorff, with his family.

Physics MSc Examines Efficiency of Solar Cookers

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MSc Physics graduate, Mr Heiko Heilgendorff, examined the energy efficiency of solar thermal cookers in his cum laude dissertation.

Mr Warren Roberson, BSc graduate in Applied Physics and Mathematics and current SKA Honours bursary holder, with his proud sister.

Science Fiction Movies Influenced Graduate’s Chosen Field of Study

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All the science fiction movies BSc graduate Mr Warren Roberson watched sparked his interest in astronomy.