23 June 2022
Volume: 10
Issue: 28
ARI Fellow, Dr Vuyisa Mdingi.

Medical Research Fellow Admitted as an Orthopaedic Surgeon

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AO Research Institute Davos (ARI) Fellow and Master of Medicine student at UKZN, Dr Vuyisa Mdingi, has been confirmed as a qualified orthopedic surgery specialist in his native South Africa.

Westville Res students enjoyed a fun and informative afternoon with their peers.

Students Equipped to Address Mental Health

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The Department of Student Residences Affairs’ mental health programme on the Westville campus aimed to raise student awareness of the importance of mental health.

Professor Desmond Govender.

Inaugural Lecture Explores Technology Integration

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Professor Desmond Govender of the Discipline of Computer Science Education in the School of Education delivered his virtual inaugural lecture titled, A Turbulent Learning Curve: Technology Integration.

Dr Isaac Khambule.

Academic Represents UKZN at an Africa-Nordic International Workshop in Finland

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Senior Lecturer in the School of Built Environment and Development Studies, Dr Isaac Khambule participated in an international workshop on Nordic-Africa Relations in a Changing Global Order, in Helsinki, Finland.

Dr Sahejna Bantho.

Advancing Pharmaceutical Knowledge

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Dr Sahejna Bantho is embarking on a career in medicinal plant research on a strong footing after having her master’s degree upgraded to a PhD, achieving top results in the Laboratory for Medicinal Plant Research in the School of Life Sciences, and benefiting from training under the University Capacity Development Programme (UCDP).

Miss South Africa Top 10 finalist, Ms Ayanda Thabethe.

Dietetics Student Among Top 10 Contenders for Miss South Africa Title

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Ms Ayanda Thabethe, a final-year student in the Discipline of Dietetics and Human Nutrition at UKZN is one of the Top 10 contestants in the annual, nationwide Miss South Africa pageant.

Successful twins, Mrs Ayanda Mthembu and Mrs Andile Pieterson.

Twin Optometrists are Successful Entrepreneurs

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Mrs Ayanda Mthembu and her twin sister Mrs Andile Pieterson graduated from UKZN with Bachelor of Optometry degrees. It was always their goal to start a business.

Mr Phila Mbuyisa was one of the recipients of the National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) Brilliants Award.

Medical Students Receive NSFT Award

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First-year Medical students at UKZN’s Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine, Mr Phila Mbuyisa and Ms Anele Mnguni will receive the National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) Brilliants Award at an event that will be broadcast on the NSTF’s YouTube channel on 21 July 2022.

From left: Professor Suleman Dangor, Dr Mayashree Chinsamy, Professor Pratap Kumar Penumala, Reverend Siphiwe Ndebele and Dr Lokesh Ramnath Maharajh.

Webinar Explores Critical Perspectives on Vaccine Hesitancy

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The College of Humanities and the School of Education’s webinar on Critical Perspectives on Vaccine Hesitancy featured Professor Suleman Dangor; Dr Mayashree Chinsamy; and Professor Pratap Kumar Penumala of UKZN and Reverend Siphiwe Ndebele (Baptist Convention of South Africa).

Some of the Medical Sciences students who participated from left: Miss Nozipho Sibulawa, Mr Lungelo Mthembu, Miss Wendy Mdluli and Miss Kholeka Vezi.

Honours Students Engage with Learners at “May Medical Madness” Workshops

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A community engagement initiative piloted by Dr Saajida Mahomed, Public Health Medicine Specialist in the School of Laboratory Medicine and Medical Sciences saw B.Medical Science Honours students registered for the Research Methodology and Bioethics Module engage with learners from schools across the country participating in weekly online Eskom Expo Young Scientist workshops.