"Let communities lead" says HIV scientists.UKZN - in partnership with the Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA), Africa Health Research Centre (AHRI) and the Sub-Saharan African Network for TB/HIV Research Excellence (SANTHE) - commemorated the 35th World AIDS Day on 1 December 2023 with a panel discussion by leading experts in HIV/AIDS research under the theme: Let Communities Lead.
Highlights from the series of projects the Men of Virtue embarked on to commemorate 16 Days of Activism Against the Abuse of Women and Children.
Scenes from the School of Arts Masterclass.
Professor Johannes John-Langba.Professor Johannes John-Langba from the School of Applied Human Sciences, College of Humanities, presented his inaugural lecture entitled: Replicate or Don’t Replicate? Making a Case for Scaling the Utilization of Replication Research Methods in Social and Behavioural Research in Africa.
2023 SAICA’s Top 35-under-35’s, Ms Boitumelo Loate and Mr Virodh Singh.
Professor Lloyd Baiyegunhi from the School of Agricultural, Earth and Environmental Sciences.The inaugural lecture of Professor Lloyd Baiyegunhi in the Discipline of Agricultural Economics provided insight into the status and importance of smallholder farmers from an expert in business management and economics.
The Calabash performing artists and organising team.Click here for isiZulu version
The University’s African Music Project held its 18th annual African Cultural Calabash festival at the Howard College Theatre on Friday, 17 November 2023.
Health Professions Education Symposium attendees.Click here for isiZulu version
In a momentous event marked by insightful discussions and ground-breaking presentations, Professor Sinegugu Duma, the Dean of Teaching and Learning at the College of Health Sciences (CHS), hosted the recently rebranded Health Professions Education (HPE) Symposium.
Professor Augustine Gubba from the School of Agricultural, Earth and Environmental Sciences.In his inaugural lecture, Professor Augustine Gubba of the Discipline of Plant Pathology in the School of Agricultural, Earth and Environmental Sciences (SAEES) gave insight into his research on the identification and characterisation of viruses infecting important food crops to devise effective and sustainable strategies to control and manage the diseases they cause.
The CAES organising team for UKZN’s 10th Annual AMS Colloquium.
Expert and Head of Department from the South African Board for People Practices, Dr Ajay Jivan.The evolving world, notably influenced by technology and other disruptions, prompted a critical review of the existing National Human Resource Management (HRM) Standards by the South African Board for People Practices (SABPP), the HR professional and delegated quality assurance body.
Dr Michelle Hatch.
From left: Mr Khumbulani Mngadi, Dr Nokukhanya Ngcobo, Professor Elsabẽ Taljard and Professor Nobuhle Hlongwa at the Corpus Workshop.The University Language Planning and Development Office (ULPDO) hosted a two-day IsiZulu Corpus Workshop that was attended by partners and stakeholders from the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature, the Department of Arts and Culture, eThekwini Municipality, Ukhozi FM, Isichazamazwi SesiZulu, language freelancers, retired language experts, and staff and students from the University of KwaZulu-Natal and the Durban University of Technology.
Academic of the Year, Professor Micheline Naude.Academic Leader in Marketing and Supply Chain Management at the School of Management, Information Technology and Governance, Professor Micheline Naude has won an Academic of the Year award at the 2023 African Women in Supply Chain Association (AWISCA) Supply Chain Game Changer Awards held at Capital on the Park in Sandton.
Dean and Head of SAEF, Professor Mabutho Sibanda (left) and Programme Manager for the CIMA accredited qualification, Dr Patricia Shewell.The University of KwaZulu-Natal recently won the prestigious Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) Leadership Award Africa 2023 at the first edition of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) CGMA Professional Awards Africa ceremony in Johannesburg, on 24 November 2023.
SMIG staff and researchers with Professor Sid Nair (second from left).
Seen at the 40th Medicine Update.Click here for isiZulu version
UKZN’s Discipline of Internal Medicine ended 2023 on a high note, successfully hosting its 40th Medicine Update - a dynamic and interactive symposium attended by a combination
of postgraduate students, medical experts, and seasoned researchers who presented cases faced by modern-day doctors in South Africa, and calling for medical efforts to increase their focus on treating patients and preventing diseases at the community level.
Participants and stakeholders at the launch of the PMB Main Library’s Accessible LAN.Click here for isiZulu version
In a ground-breaking move towards inclusivity and accessibility, the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) successfully opened its Accessible Local Area Network (LAN) at the Pietermaritzburg (PMB) Cecil Renaud Library.
UKZN staff members and alumni on a boat trip.Click here for isiZulu version
The Weekend Getaway is a greatly anticipated annual feature on the UKZN Alumni Relations programme.
Workshop facilitator, Professor Helen Crompton of Old Dominion University (USA).The College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science (CAES) Teaching and Learning office recently hosted a two-day virtual workshop titled: Beyond Boundaries: Unleashing the Potential of Technology Integration and AI Advancements in Teaching and Learning.
Some of the panellists at the event from left: Mr Martin Magwaza; Mr Thandanani Cwele; Ms Ntanganedzeni Muanalo; Mr Njabulo Khulu; Dr James Sakwa; and Professor Raymond Hewer.‘We are always price-takers because South Africa has become so accustomed to being net importers even with all the knowledge the country holds. We are the second or third largest exporter of radio traces for imaging, providing the USA with 40% of all cancer imaging for the staging and restaging process… which is one of the hardest sciences, yet we are also the biggest importers of plastic toys, milk and sunflower oil. There lies a stark contrast, we’ve become so accustomed to relying on other countries to create manufacturing capacity, buying dollars and importing their products.’
Dr Alistair Mokoena publishes book on Servings of Self-Mastery.
Dr Hema Horgovan.In an effort to place a strong emphasis on mending the damage that conflict, crime, and violence have inflicted in today’s society, UKZN recently hosted a first-class online colloquium, in collaboration with the South African Coalition for Restorative Justice (SACRJ), to commemorate International Restorative Justice Week (19-25 November 2023).
