16 March 2023
Volume: 11
Issue: 7
Dr Elethu Gwala who has demonstrated exceptional communication skills in anaesthesiology.

UKZN Registrar in Anaesthetics Receives Communication Award

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Dr Elethu Gwala of UKZN’s Department of Anaesthetics received the South African Society of Anaesthesiology (SASA) Registrar Communication Prize at the SASA Conference in Bloemfontein.

Teacher and UKZN graduate, Mr Samkelo Mhlophe.

Education Alumnus Goes Viral for Innovative Teaching Video

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Life Sciences teacher at Makhumbuza High School in Umlazi, Mr Samkelo Mhlophe, went viral on social media after he shared a clip of himself teaching the development of a human embryo to his Grade 12 class.

Dr Jayanathan Govender and the Handbook on the Sociology of Inequality in BRICS Countries.

Humanities Academic Publishes Book on Sociology of Inequality in BRICS Countries

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Senior lecturer in Industrial, Organisational and Labour Studies in the School of Social Sciences Dr Jayanathan Govender has launched the Handbook on the Sociology of Inequality in BRICS Countries.

From left: Professor Colleen Aldous, Dr Thirona Naicker, Mrs Sarah Walters, and Mrs Heidi du Preez.

UKZN Geneticists Make Their Mark at International Congress

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Two UKZN PhD candidates, a PhD graduate and their supervisor participated in the 14th International Congress for Human Genetics in Cape Town.

From left: Professor Sabiha Essack, Professor Percy Mashige, and Dr Annick Lenglet.

Epidemiology in Humanitarian Settings

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Honorary Associate Professor in UKZN’s Antimicrobial Research Unit, Dr Annick Lenglet’s public lecture focused on her experience of working as an epidemiologist with the international medical humanitarian organisation, Medecins Sans Frontieres /Doctors Without Borders (MSF).

Participants at the inquiry-based learning workshop.

School of Education Hosts Brazilian Academics

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The School of Education Community Engagement Cluster hosted two Brazilian academics, Professor Solange Locatelli (Federal University of ABC) and Professor Leonardo Testoni (Federal University of São Paulo) on the Edgewood campus.

Highlights from the Pietermaritzburg city tour for first-year international students.

International Students Explore KwaZulu-Natal’s Capital

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Home to one of UKZN’s five campuses, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal’s capital city is known for its wealth of historical monuments and natural landmarks - making it the perfect destination for a city tour for international students.

The Nuclear Medicine team at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital in Durban.

Nuclear Medicine Department Administers First Targeted Alpha Therapy to Prostate Cancer Patients

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The Department of Nuclear Medicine at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital (IALCH) treated the first 11 patients with metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer in January 2023 with Actininum-225 PSMA and Actininum-225 DOTATATE under the leadership of UKZN’s Head of Nuclear Medicine, Professor Mariza Vorster.

Mr Emile du Plessis unpacked the National Budget Speech 2023.

Budget Speech Unpacked at the GSB&L Webinar

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The Head of Behavioural Economics and Economic Insights for the Standard Bank Group, Mr Emile du Plessis, unpacked the National Budget Speech 2023 and its implications for business and society at a webinar hosted by UKZN’s Graduate School of Business and Leadership (GSB&L).

The DS-I Africa Law Research Group presented its new Data Transfer Agreement Template.

DS-I Africa Law Research Group introduces Data Transfer Agreement Template

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The Data Science for Health Discovery and Innovation in Africa (DS-I Africa) Law Research Group in UKZN’s School of Law hosted a webinar to share its newly developed Data Transfer Agreement (DTA) template that offers a comprehensive, flexible solution to South African entities transferring data.

Scenes from the joint UKZN and DUT Durban city tour.

Universities Host Joint Durban City Tour for International Students

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UKZN and the Durban University of Technology (DUT) joined hands to host the first joint Durban city tour for international students.

From left: Professor Betty Mubangizi, Ms Amanda Kalaku, and Mr Luyanda Xoko.

Using Digital Tools to Break Down Complex Academic Information into User-Friendly Formats

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Professor Betty Mubangizi, the National Research Foundation/South African Research Chairs Initiative (NRF/SARChI) Chair in Sustainable Rural Livelihoods, is making strides in disseminating academic research to the general audience and influencing policy through the use of digital tools.

Participants at the academic-industry partnership workshop.

Social Work Discipline Hosts Academic-Industry Partnership Workshop

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The Social Work Discipline hosted a successful academic-industry partnership workshop at the UNITE Building that was attended by social work supervisors from different organisations including the Departments of Health and Social Development and non-governmental organisations.

Medicine meets art.

Medical Students Find Outlet in Art

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The School of Clinical Medicine in partnership with the Centre for Creative Arts (CCA) has launched an art and poetry forum at the Nelson R. Mandela School of Medicine as part of its mental health support programme for students.