01 August 2024
Volume: 12
Issue: 20
Dr Bawinile Hadebe.

International Award for Head of Nuclear Medicine’s Clinical Unit

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The Head of the Department of Nuclear Medicine’s Clinical Unit at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital (IALCH), Dr Bawinile Hadebe, received the Best International Abstract Award at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) Conference in Toronto.

Champions at the Dalton Bridge community for the CREATE Living Lab Initiative.

CREATE Living Lab Initiative Empowers Community

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The Regional and Local Economic Development Initiative (RLEDI) Unit at UKZN in partnership with the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA), University of Zululand (UNIZULU) and Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT) hosted the 2024 Culture, Research, Entrepreneurship, and Technology Exchange (CREATE) Living Lab at Dalton Bridge in Estcourt, uThukela District.

Emeritus Professor George Devenish (left) and Dr Annie Singh.

Shining a Light on Statutory Law

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Emeritus Professor at UKZN George Devenish has made another significant contribution to legal scholarship.

Professor Jeanne Grace with attendees at the Durban Africa Sports Club.

Sport Science Lecturer Shares Expertise

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Respected Sport Science lecturer at UKZN Professor Jeanne Grace was a keynote speaker at this year’s Durban Africa Sports Club (DASC) event.

Professor Damtew Teferra (left) and Dr Wondwosen Tamrat.

Professor Co-Edits Book on Private Higher Education in Africa

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The book, Emerging Dynamics in the Provision of Private Higher Education in Africa (Palgrave Macmillan, 2024), edited by Dr Wondwosen Tamrat and the School of Education’s Professor Damtew Teferra, examines the Private Higher Education (PHE) sector in African countries as an emerging phenomenon.

UKZN academics and students attended the 2024 Conference of the International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration.

Academics and Students Present at IASIA Conference

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The International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA), headquartered in Belgium held its 2024 annual conference from 1-5 July 2024 in Bloemfontein, South Africa under the theme, Alternative Service Delivery and Sustainable Societal Responsiveness.

UKZN’s “knitwits” have made us proud by contributing to the 67 Blankets for Mandela Day initiative.

UKZN Contributes to 67 Blankets for Mandela Day

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UKZN staff and students have once again demonstrated their commitment to community service through their contributions to the 67 Blankets for Mandela Day initiative. This year, they crocheted more than 550 squares and 20 blankets to help keep the less fortunate warm this winter.

Ms Jesmika Singh.

Alumnus Sets Sights on Miss World South Africa Title

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Ms Jesmika Singh, a researcher, tutor, social media creator, brand ambassador, and advocate for educational initiatives and breast cancer awareness, is among the top 10 finalists in the Miss World South Africa pageant, representing Durban.

Professors Eddy Esien and Joyce Chitja at a webinar on research methodology organised by the African Centre for Food Security.

Research Methodology and Methods Explored in Postgraduate Student Webinar

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In a bid to enhance the research acumen of UKZN postgraduate students, the African Centre for Food Security (ACFS) hosted an illuminating webinar on research methods and methodologies.

Pre-eminent scientists, Professors Veron Ramsuran (left) and Thumbi Ndung’u.

UKZN Scientists Make Strides Towards Understanding HIV Control

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In a significant development for HIV research, scientists at UKZN and the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) are uncovering key insights into the natural control of HIV infection.

Professor Tricia Naicker.

Professor Delivers Inaugural Lecture on Organic Chemical Synthesis

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Professor Tricia Naicker’s inaugural lecture titled, The Symphony of Organic Chemical Synthesis hosted by UKZN’s School of Health Sciences was attended by members of Executive Management, Senate, faculty, students, alumni, and guests from various institutions in South Africa and beyond.