From left: Emeritus Professor Ayesha Motala, Dr Fraser Pirie, and Dr Pravi Moodley, co-authors of the ground-breaking study.Click here for isiZulu version
A global team of scientists and researchers including academics from UKZN and Omnigen Biodata Ltd have discovered a genetic variant that may explain the naturally lower viral loads of HIV seen in some people of African ancestry.
Professor Hangwelani Hope Magidimisha-Chipungu.Click here for isiZulu version
In a series of firsts, Professor Hangwelani Hope Magidimisha-Chipungu has propelled herself to the top of her field and made history as the first Black woman in South Africa to obtain a full professorship in Town and Regional Planning, adding to her previous status as the first Black woman in the country to hold a PhD in regional planning from UKZN.
Podcast panellists from left: Dr Bonginkosi Mafuze, Professor Suvira Ramlall, Mr Sabelo Gumede, Dr Judy Dlamini, and Ms Bhavna Devipersad (on the screen).Click here for isiZulu version
A new podcast aimed at mental health education, promotion, and prevention was launched at the Nelson R. Mandela School of Medicine by UKZN alumni and mental health service providers who are part of Doctors of Minds (DoM).
From left: Mr Mxolisi Radebe (DSU), Ms Azraa Ebrahim, Ms Margie Naidoo (DSU), Ms Asiphe Khumbula, Mr Siphosethu Ndlovu, Mrs Bukiwe Biyela (UKZN Foundation), and Mr Mandla Dlamini (DSU).Click here for isiZulu version
Essential skills training for blind and partially sighted students and those with disabilities at UKZN has received a significant boost thanks to a generous contribution from the UKZN Foundation.
UKZN recently hosted successful University Open Days on the Westville and Pietermaritzburg campuses.
Highlights from the Great Science Show-Off.
Professor Peter Lewa.As part of its commitment to facilitate global academic collaboration and enrich educational experiences, the School of Management, Information Technology and Governance (SMIG) at UKZN has welcomed Professor Peter Lewa of the Technical University of Kenya as a visiting professor until September.
Drs Zandile Shezi and Andile Sibiya at the conference.UKZN Ear and Hearing Care advocates, Audiologist Dr Zandile Shezi and Otolaryngologist (Ear, nose and throat - ENT) surgeon Dr Andile Sibiya, represented KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) at the European Symposium on Paediatric Cochlear Implantation (ESPCI), the largest conference on cochlear implants for children, in Rotterdam, in June.
The Nursing team that claimed second place victory at the UNIZULU Nurse’s tournament.
UKZN’s Touch Hand team from left: Mr Siyabonga Masiza, Mr Laveshen Naidoo, Mr Asanda Ngubane, Professor Riaan Stopforth, Mr Siphosethu Khuzwayo, Mr Nkosingiphile Khuzwayo, and Dr Daniel Kirkman.Click here for isiZulu version
An assistive technology project pioneered by UKZN in collaboration with Nelson Mandela University (NMU) that is developing the “Touch Hand” mechanised prosthetic hand is being sponsored by RS South Africa, a leading company providing industrial product and service solutions.
Professor Naven Chetty (fourth from left standing) and Dr Boby Varghese (second from left sitting) with FAIR national and international delegates during the kickoff meeting at the University of Johannesburg.UKZN academics Dr Boby Varghese the head of the Centre for Academic Success in Science and Engineering in the College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science (CAES) and Professor Naven Chetty, the College Dean of Teaching and Learning, have secured another prestigious ERASMUS+ grant as part of a multi-national consortium.
UKZN academics involved in Erasmus+ programme to strengthen Engineering and Business curricula.The DECART (Designing Higher Education Curricula for Agility, Resilience and Transformation) research and innovation project is an international co-operation partnership initiative funded under the European Commission’s ERASMUS+ programme.
Professor Anil Sooklal (centre, top row) and below (from left) Professor Nirmala Gopal, Professor Sarah Mosoetsa, and Ms Normah Zondo at the public lecture.Delivering a stimulating public lecture at UKZN, Ambassador at Large: Asia and BRICS at the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, Professor Anil Sooklal said BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa group) has become a powerful global force that is bringing change to the world.
Professor Oliver Mtapuri.The inaugural lecture presented by Professor Oliver Mtapuri of the School of Built Environment and Development Studies focused on Advanced Research Methods, Poverty and Inequality, Development Management, and the Political Economy of the Welfare State.
Delegates at the DAAD Symposium.
Professor Suresh Canagarajah.
