31 March 2022
Volume: 10
Issue: 9
UKZN student, Ms Denisha Pillay.

Germany Bound Graduate has Stars in her Eyes

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A postgraduate student in UKZN’s Astrophysics Research Centre, Ms Denisha Pillay, has been accepted to read for a PhD degree at the Max Planck Institute (MPI) for Radio Astronomy in Bonn, Germany.

Bare Beauty Mrs South Africa 2022 semi-finalist, Mrs Nonkululeko Ngutshana-Mnxati.

Education Student Semi-Finalist for Mrs South Africa 2022

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Master’s in Education student Mrs Nonkululeko Ngutshana-Mnxati is a semi-finalist in the Bare Beauty Mrs South Africa 2022 contest - a pageant recognising self-development, community work, networking, and business achievements.

Farmers in Nhlazuka near Richmond receive training in growing ginger and garlic.

COVID-19 and July Riots Double Burden for Small-Scale Farmers

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UKZN researchers working with smallholder farmers in KwaZulu-Natal to help improve resilience to the effects of climate change, have noted that the impact of the unrest in South Africa in July last year is still being felt in some rural areas.

Associate Professor Tricia Naicker.

International Accolades for UKZN Academic

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Associate Professor Tricia Naicker has received awards from two prestigious international publishers - her works being selected as winners by editorial board members of the organisations.

Professor Shenuka Singh has completed her second PhD in Research Ethics.

UKZN Academic Bags Second PhD

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Academic Leader: Teaching and Learning at the School of Health Sciences Professor Shenuka Singh has completed her second PhD in Research Ethics.

Mr Sphesihle Malinga with his award.

UKZN Staff Member Recognised by Students for Excellent Service

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College of Humanities Financial Aid Advisor Mr Sphesihle Malinga has been awarded a certificate of appreciation from the Howard College Campus Representative Council (HCRC) for his excellent service to students.

Professor Purshottama Reddy (left) and Dr Sakhile Zondi.

UKZN Academics Co-Author and Co-Edit Book on Political Leadership in Africa

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Lessons from Political Leadership in Africa: Towards Inspirational and Transformational Leaders is the title of a book co-authored and co-edited by two UKZN academics and several other colleagues.

SHEFS researchers involved in the study (from top left): Dr Andrew Tomita, Professor Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi, Dr Rashieda Davids, (bottom left): Professor Busisiwe Ncama, Professor Albert Modi, and Professor Rob Slotow.

Study Finds Depression Linked to Being Involved in a Community Disaster

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People exposed to a disaster in their community are likely to experience depression in the long-term with Black Africans, women and individuals from lower education/income sectors particularly susceptible.

Mr Jaedon Naidu who received full colours for academics for three consecutive years.

Top Matriculant Chooses UKZN

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Top Durban matric achiever, Mr Jaedon Naidu has chosen to study Data Science at UKZN after getting nine As in his final-year at Eden College, scoring a subject average of 96% and being named Dux of the school!

UKZN award winners (from left) Mr Sikwethembile Cira, Ms Fundiswa Shandu, Ms Ayanda Ndlovu and Mr Shaylin Naidoo.

Statistics Students Win Coveted National Awards

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UKZN Statistics students have scooped four of the six bursaries and scholarships on offer for this year from the South African Statistical Association (SASA).

Mr Maphelo Bongani Gumede and Dr Winnie Ngcongo-Cele.

Students and Traditional Healer in Information Sharing Session

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UKZN Nursing students took part in an information sharing session with well-known traditional healer Mr Maphelo Bongani Gumede of uMzimkhulu in KwaZulu-Natal on current mental health issues affecting South Africans.

Dr Sevani Singaram.

UKZN PhD Graduate Launches Book of SA Stories and Poetry

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Short Stories and Poetry by a South African is the title of a book authored by 2021 UKZN PhD in Public Health graduate Dr Sevani Singaram and published by Verity Publishers.

Optometry students part of the outreach event.

UKZN Contributes to Ramakrishna Centre Outreach Event

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The Ramakrishna Centre of South Africa held its first outreach event of the year in Shakaskraal on the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast in partnership with UKZN’s Disciplines of Optometry and Pharmaceutical Sciences.