25 May 2023
Volume: 11
Issue: 26
UKZN teams won gold and bronze at the KZN Winning Nations Opening Volleyball Tournament.

Volleyball Round-Up

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UKZN Volleyball is off to a great start in 2023 with our senior female teams scooping gold and bronze podium finishes at the KZN Winning Nations Opening Volleyball Tournament.

Professor Refiloe Masekela received the distinguished National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Global Research Professorship award.

UKZN’s “@Bronchigirl” Receives Prestigious Global Award for Asthma Research

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Globally renowned for her work on asthma in children, UKZN’s Professor Refiloe Masekela (@bronchigirl) is the recipient of the distinguished National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Global Research Professorship Award.

Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor Nana Poku (far left) and UKZN Chancellor, Dr Reuel Khoza proudly look on as Master of Laws graduate, Mr Silomo Khumalo (centre) is assisted by Mr Dalwaine Fraser (second left).

LLM Study Advocates for the Rights of Children with Disabilities

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While the South African Constitution affords the right to basic education to all citizens, scores of children with disabilities remain out of school in the country.

Professor Mergan Naidoo.

UKZN Family Medicine Specialist Contributes to SA Family Practice Manual

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Family Medicine specialist, Professor Mergan Naidoo, is an editor of the 4th edition of the South African Family Practice Manual (SAFPM) as well as contributing 10 chapters to the publication.

International student, Ms Sebongile Tshabalala showcases her culture during graduation.

International Student Graduates in Traditional Attire

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Ms Sebongile Tshabalala showcased her culture as she walked the stage in her traditional Basotho attire to receive her Bachelor of Social Science Honours degree in Public Policy.

Participants deliberate at a workshop on entrustable professional activities.

Workshop Focuses on Enhanced Training of Novice Registrars

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Representatives from the Workplace Based Assessment (WBA) National Steering Group hosted a workshop focused on introducing entrustable professional activities (EPAs) as a framework for the holistic training of Master of Medicine (MMed) students, also known as registrars or medical doctors undergoing specialist training.

Participants at the mentorship training for its residence-based mentors.

Mentorship Training on Westville Campus

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The DSRA-Residence Life Office on UKZN’s Westville campus hosted mentorship training for its residence-based mentors.

Young learners testing a solar-powered fan they made during the workshop.

STEC@UKZN Captivates Primary School Learners with Engaging Science Workshop

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The Science Technology Education Centre at UKZN (STEC@UKZN) conducted a three-day outreach workshop at SM Jhavary Primary School in Durban with the aim of promoting science education and fostering strong relationships with schools.

Clockwise from top left: Ms Orisha Kanaye, Ms Tamanna Nundkoomar, Ms Shezay Govender and Ms Nokuphiwa Ngema.

Summa Cum Laude Achievers Celebrate Outstanding Achievements

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Four Bachelor of Commerce degree graduates are celebrating their summa cum laude degree successes!
Dr Eben van der Merwe (second from left) with one of his supervisors, Professor David McQuoid-Mason (second from right); his daughter, Dr Amy van der Merwe (far left); and his wife, Advocate Mary O’Gorman.

Pilot Internship Programme to Assist Law Graduates Develop Professional Identity

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UKZN doctoral graduate Dr Eben van der Merwe has developed and implemented a pilot internship programme focusing on social justice for undergraduate Clinical Law LLB students which he says could serve as a model for other Law schools in South Africa.

Professor Radhamany Sooryamoorthy.

UKZN Professor Publishes Book on Global Sociology

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Professor in the School of Social Sciences within the College of Humanities Radhamany Sooryamoorthy has published a new book; Sociology Global: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives, which examines the discipline of sociology as it is applied in a variety of countries.

Some of the attendees at the Autism Conference.

UKZN Community Engagement Conference on Autism

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As part of UKZN’s bid to spread awareness about autism, the School of Education’s Community Engagement team partnered with Action in Autism to host a community engagement conference.

Delegates and members of the research team.

Symposium on Intersectional Stigma and Access to HIV Services for Young Key Populations in the SADC Region

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The symposium on Exploring the Influence of intersectional stigma on Access to HIV Services for key populations living with HIV in the SADC region hosted by UKZN’s Health Economics and HIV and AIDS Research Division (HEARD) from 3-5 April shared the results of current research and planned future steps for a three-year research project funded by the Southern African Development Community (SADC) HIV secretariat.

School of Engineering staff enjoyed their Sports Day.

Talent Wins Games but Teamwork Makes Champions!

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UKZN’s School of Engineering held its annual team-building sports day at the Old Mutual Sports Hall on the Howard College campus.

Ms Ntombizodwa Mdluli (centre) celebrating her academic achievement surrounded by members of her family.

Master’s for Municipal Official Despite Health Setbacks

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Ms Ntombizodwa Mdluli, the Integrated Development Planning (IDP) Manager at Umhlathuze Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal, overcame ill health to graduate with a Master of Public Administration degree from UKZN.

Delegates at UKZN’s workshop on forensics linguistics.

Spotlight on Forensics Linguistics During Two-Day Workshop

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UKZN’s University Language Planning and Development Office (ULPDO) hosted a two-day forensic linguistics workshop at UKZN’s Howard College campus.

Ms Doli Ngema celebrates her Master of Public Administration degree.

Passion for Local Government Earns Researcher Master’s Degree

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Ms Doli Ngema’s passion for local government culminated in her being awarded a Master of Public Administration degree.