UKZN’s seven Engineering disciplines have been recommended for five-year accreditation by the Engineering Council of South Africa.‘I am pleased to announce that all seven Engineering disciplines at UKZN are expected to receive accreditation from the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) in November 2024,’ said UKZN Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Nana Poku.
From left: Professor Pragashnie Govender, Ms Nokukhanya Thembane and Ms Shavani Naicker.Click here for isiZulu version
Occupational Therapy Professor in UKZN’s School of Health Sciences, Pragashnie Govender, alongside two PhD candidates, received prestigious accolades at the South African Women in Science Awards (SAWiSA).
Dr Mark R Prausnitz.UKZN’s College of Health Sciences hosted a public lecture titled, Translation of Microneedle Technologies from the Lab to the Clinic by Dr Mark R Prausnitz, Regents’ Professor in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, US.
Keynote speakers and organisers of the Fatima Meer Memorial Lecture.
OT students at the Capacity Building Workshop in Durban.Click here for isiZulu version
The Discipline of Occupational Therapy (OT) collaborates with the Refugee Social Services in the central business district of eThekwini to provide a holistic service.
UKZN staff and students host VinUni exchange students.Four students from Vietnam University’s College of Health Sciences (VinUni) said they had the experience of a lifetime when they were hosted by UKZN’s Medical School for two weeks, gaining exposure to South Africa’s healthcare system thanks to a memorandum of understanding between their institution and the Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA) at UKZN.
Thumbs up to the winners from CHS Director of Professional Services, Professor Fanie Botha (far left) and CHS Dean of Research, Professor Anil Chuturgoon (far right).The adjudicators of this year’s College of Health Sciences (CHS) Annual Research Symposium had a hard time deciding which 16 projects were most deserving of the prestigious awards in the postgraduate and emerging researcher categories out of 94 presentations overall.
UKZN staff and students with Professor Tanja Itgenshorst (fifth from right) and Mr Michael Lambert (far left).
Some of the artwork displayed at the menstrual pop-up gallery.Click here for isiZulu version
UKZN in collaboration with the Wireless Female Network (WFN) commemorated Women’s Month with a pop-up gallery focused on menstrual health.
Winners of the Inspiring Impact Challenge from left: Mr Vusi Kweyama (Vuka Africa Tours), Mr Thami Khanyi (Eksutheni African Farms), and Ms Phindile Khumalo (Sinomcebo Foundation).UKZN recently hosted the third installment of the Inspiring Impact Challenge, a competition aimed at showcasing the social entrepreneurial ventures of staff, students and alumni who are making a considerable impact in their communities.
Professor Mariam Seedat-Khan.Click here for isiZulu version
Taylor’s University in Malaysia has appointed Professor Mariam Seedat-Khan as an adjunct professor. This prestigious appointment marks a significant milestone in the University’s ongoing commitment to academic excellence and interdisciplinary research.
Professor Sue Gregory, Head of the School of Education at the University of New England.Click here for isiZulu version
‘While COVID-19 may be deemed a thing of the past, there is still need to embrace online teaching and learning.’ These were the words of education expert and academic leader specialising in technology-enhanced teaching, learning, and research, Professor Sue Gregory at a Zoom webinar hosted by UKZN’s Discipline of Information Systems and Technology (IS&T).
Dr Harsha Pillay.UKZN dentist and part-time clinical supervisor in the Discipline of Dentistry, Dr Harsha Pillay was among the three finalists in the prestigious Young Dentists Council Publisher Competition hosted by the South African Dental Association (SADA).
Ms Kelisha Pandaram who participated in the YALI programme.
