27 July 2023
Volume: 11
Issue: 35
Professor Pardon Muchaonyerwa.

Soil Scientist Listens to Whispers from the Soil

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UKZN soil scientist Professor Pardon Muchaonyerwa used his inaugural lecture to outline his strategies to improve agricultural productivity, organic waste management and climate change resilience.

Drs Zandile Blose (left) and Ayanda Gina.

Audiologists Scoop Prestigious Award

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UKZN Audiology academics, Drs Zandile Blose and Ayanda Gina received an award for the best oral presentation at the 6th UK and Ireland Implementation Science Research Conference.

UKZN researcher and postdoctoral fellow Dr Tshililo Farisani.

SA’s Legal Cannabis Industry Under Research Spotlight

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Assessing the Impact of Empowerment Policies on the South African Legal Urban Cannabis Market was the title of a paper presented by UKZN Researcher and postdoctoral fellow Dr Tshililo Farisani at the recent 14th Asian Conference on Social Sciences (ACSS2023) in Tokyo, Japan.

Mr Luthando Molefe.

PhD Candidate a Finalist in the 2023 South African Heroes Awards

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PhD student in the School of Education, Mr Luthando Molefe has made it to the finals of the South African Heroes Awards (SAHA) for 2023 in the category: Youth Empowerment.

Dr Trishana Ramluckan.

Law Academic Participates in International Cybersecurity Events

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Dr Trishana Ramluckan, Honorary Research Fellow in the School of Law has contributed to four international cybersecurity events recently.

Southern African philosophy prospering amid young academics.

UKZN Hosts Postgrad Philosophy Symposium

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The Philosophy Department within the School of Religion, Philosophy and Classics hosted the 2023 South African Postgrad Philosophy Symposium at the UNITE Conference Centre on the Howard College campus.

Attendees at the WASHA Takwimu symposium held in Durban.

Harnessing Data Science for Global Health Priorities in Africa

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The second annual Data Science Initiative-Africa (DSI-Africa) WASHA (Working on Applications for Data Science and Health in Africa) Takwimu (Swahili for Ignite Data) symposium was held on 19 July in Umhlanga, Durban.

Ms Aliki Edgcumbe.

Law Lecturer Receives Yunus Mohamed Public Interest Award

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In an era where passion and dedication are vital to foster positive change, UKZN alumna and a new staff member in the School of Law, Ms Aliki Edgcumbe is a beacon of hope and inspiration.

Justice Sirajudien Desai, Legal Services Ombuds.

Advancing Integrity and Ethics in the Legal Profession

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Advancing and safeguarding the integrity of the legal profession in Higher Education Institutions was the focus of a lecture delivered by Legal Services Ombud, Justice Sirajudien Desai.

Professor Betty Mubangizi.

Webinar on Enhancing Scholarly Publications

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In the ever-evolving academic landscape, early career researchers face numerous challenges when it comes to publishing their work in scholarly journals.

Highlights from the 50th SRSSA Annual Meeting and Registrars’ Symposium.

UKZN Hosts Surgical Research Society Annual Meeting and Registrars’ Symposium

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The Discipline of Surgery hosted the 50th Surgical Research Society of Southern Africa (SRSSA) Annual Meeting and a Registrars’ Symposium in a week-long programme at the Nelson R. Mandela School of Medicine.

Highlights from the alumni panel discussion during the Postgraduate Open Day.

Unlocking Potential at CLMS Postgraduate Open Day

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The College of Law and Management Studies (CLMS) hosted a Postgraduate Open Day to provide prospective students with valuable insights into different programmes on offer and a chance to interact with alumni and academic and administrative staff.