14 September 2023
Volume: 11
Issue: 46
Professor David McQuoid-Mason with Ms Ntsako Msomi, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research Senior Corporate Counsel.

Lifetime Achievement Award for UKZN Law Professor

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Professor David McQuoid-Mason has received an ALM Law.Com International African Legal 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Corporate Counsel Association of South Africa (CCASA).

Aerospace Systems Research Institute personnel (from left) Mr Jordan Silver, Professor Mike Brooks, Mr Thabang Mdhluli and Mr Yashik Singh next to the newly-unveiled model of ASRI’s Commercial Launch Vehicle (CLV) and (right) the UKZN exhibit at the National Space Conference with a SAFFIRE liquid rocket engine (left) and a Phoenix suborbital rocket.

Aerospace Systems Research Institute Unveils Model of Orbital Rocket at National Space Conference

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UKZN’s Aerospace Systems Research Institute (ASRI) was prominent at South Africa’s inaugural National Space Conference held in Pretoria, attracting national attention with the unveiling of a one-quarter scale model of its commercial launch vehicle (CLV).

Ms Simangele Mkhize presenting at the BRICS Research Forum.

Postgraduate Student Presents Research on Upward Communication During BRICS Forum

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Upward Communication as a Vehicle for Effective Communication was the title of a paper presented by UKZN student and staff member, Ms Simangele Mkhize at the 2nd BRICS Research Forum hosted by the Cape Peninsula University of Technology.

Professor Vivian Ojong (left) and Professor Maheshvari Naidu.

Mobility Agreement Signed with Leiden University

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UKZN’s School of Social Sciences has finalised a student mobility agreement with Leiden University in The Netherlands.

Highlights from the 2023 Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences of South Africa (APSSA) Conference hosted by UKZN.

UKZN Hosts Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences Conference

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Change is the only constant in the world of pharmaceutical sciences… the Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences of South Africa (APSSA) Conference 2023 hosted at Zimbali by UKZN was testament to that!

UKZN delegates at the Occupational Therapy Congress (from left) Mr December Mpanza, Ms Nonjabulo Ndaba, Dr Thavanesi Gurayah, Ms Phakeme Mkhize and Mr Luther Monareng.

UKZN Academics Shine at Occupational Therapy Congress in Namibia

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Academics and students from UKZN’s Discipline of Occupational Therapy (OT) participated in the 12th Occupational Therapy Africa Regional Group (OTARG) Congress held in Namibia.

Dr Gugu Mazibuko.

Why Celebrate Heritage Month?

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September in South Africa is celebrated as Heritage Month --- a time for reflection about our past.

Highlights from the international students’ township tour.

International Students Learn About the Rich History of Inanda Township

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UKZN’s International Relations Office took second semester international students on a tour of Inanda, during which they learned about the township and the role it plays in the history of South Africa.

Clockwise from top left are Professor Lovemore Chipungu, Professor Mosa Moshabela, Professor Ernest Nene Khalema, Professor Piotr Loren, Professor Hope Hangwelani Magidimisha-Chipungu and Mr Martin Lewis at the International Conference on Inclusive Cities.

Second International Conference on Inclusive Cities

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UKZN hosted the second International Conference on Inclusive Cities with the theme: The Capacity of the State to Achieve Inclusive Cities.

Medical Jurisprudence students virtually visit the UKZN School of Law to learn about research prospects in Medical Law.

Law School Hosts Webinar for University of Venda

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The School of Law virtually hosted Mr Edward Lubisi, a Medical Jurisprudence lecturer at the University of Venda and his final-year class consisting of about 40 students.

Winners at UKZN’s Extended Learning Open Evening (from left) Ms Khanyisile Nene, Mr Sabelo Wiseman Mbatha and Ms Zamaswazi Luswazi.

Opening Evening - Lucky Draw Winners Benefit

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The management and leadership field is fast growing requiring a lot of change over time - with that comes the necessity to adapt to new environments and acquire new skills.

Highlights of the CLMS Women’s Day celebration.

Women’s Month Celebrated at College of Law and Management Studies

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To mark the end of Women’s Month, the College of Law and Management Studies (CLMS) at UKZN hosted a celebration for all female staff within the College on 24 August on the Westville campus.

UKZN staff and a PhD student were part of the contributors to the book: The Nexus Between Poverty and Corruption: Quo Vadis?

UKZN Academics Contribute to Book on Poverty and Corruption

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Six UKZN academics and a doctoral graduate contributed to a new book titled: The Nexus Between Poverty and Corruption: Quo Vadis?