Scenes from the 18th Chief Albert Luthuli Lecture.The University of KwaZulu-Natal, in partnership with the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture, the Luthuli Foundation and the Luthuli Museum, hosted the 18th Chief Albert Luthuli Memorial Lecture at the University’s MH Joosub Hall on 12 October.
From left: Engineering students, Mr Zamani Duze; Mr Lungani Mthethwa; Smiths Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd Senior Manufacturing Manager, Mr Boyck Magwaza; Mr Uhone Mashamba; and Mr S’phamandla Vilakazi.Click here for isiZulu version
In a collaborative effort to advance engineering education and innovation, the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) and the KwaZulu-Natal subsidiaries of Metair Investments Ltd, comprising of Smiths Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd, Hesto Harnesses (Pty) Ltd, Automould and Unitrade 745 (Pty) Ltd, have established the KZN Engineering Industry Endowment.
Professor Donrich Thaldar with UKZN Law students in Pretoria.Click here for isiZulu version
Law academic and specialist litigator, Professor Donrich Thaldar, was recently admitted as amicus curiae (friend of the court) by the Pretoria High Court in the landmark case of De Jager v Netcare.
Ms Hlengiwe Ngubane.UKZNs First-Year Experience Mentor, Ms Hlengiwe Ngubane who has had the privilege of working closely with students, helping them transition into university life and supporting their academic growth has recently won a Sunday World Heroic Women Award.
Dr Nombuso Mathe screening a juvenile for glaucoma.This Eye Care Awareness Month, UKZN’s chief specialist and academic head of the Ophthalmology Division, Dr Nombuso Mathe, brought hope to the lives of many children suffering from the condition in low- and middle-income countries and their families, where there is significant limitation and availability of Paediatric Glaucoma management skills services.
Panel for the PhD Intern programme.Click here for isiZulu version
UKZN’s School of Sciences-Anthropology recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the eNcome/Msunduzi Museum.
Finalists and guests of the 52nd Ellie Newman Memorial Moot Court Competition.
Second-year Nursing students together with their lecturers at an intervention at the Point Community as part of their Community Nursing.Second-year Nursing students from the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), led by Dr Silingene Ngcobo, conducted a significant community intervention to assist homeless women in the Point settlement of Durban.
Winners of the Battle of the Campuses Challenge with Professor Neil Koorbanally are (clockwise from top left) Ms Ayavuya Sibisi, Mr Andile Mngadi, Mr Buhlebuyeza Mazibuko, and Ms Nontokozo Mdletshe.
Professor Kirstin Krauss.Professor Kirstin Krauss who is currently Chief Digital Innovation Officer, Icano International, delivered a guest lecture around his recent experiment of using ChatGPT to generate a mini dissertation, sparking conversations about the future of education and the need to rethink traditional assessment methods.
Participants and conference organisers at the ISoTL conference.
Attendees at the Pinetown Rotary Club event.In keeping with UKZN’s mission to form meaningful partnerships to assist communities, a guest lecture educating students and graduates about volunteering opportunities and benefits recently took place at UKZN in collaboration with the Pinetown Rotary Club.
International students enjoy a tour of the Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve.
Mr James Campbell, Director of Botswana Diamonds Plc.The Aerotropolis Institute Africa (AIA) recently hosted a webinar themed: “Mine Your Mind: From Ideation to Creation-the Art and Science of Building a Business” aimed at aspiring entrepreneurs to guide them in transforming innovative ideas into successful enterprises.
International delegates attending the IRTG Summer School.
From left: Ms Nikkita Shankar, Dr Anisha Ramsaroop and Ms Nosihle Dlamini.The School of Management Information Technology and Governance’s (SMIG), Dr Anisha Ramsaroop and her student Dr Prashanti Maharaj, made a mark at the 10th International Conference of Business and Management Dynamics (ICBMD) themed: “Economic Inequality and the Industrialisation of Developing Countries: The Challenges and Solutions”.
A snapshot of UKZN’s campuses.
From left: Professor Pam Yelick, IADR; UKZN Professors Shenuka Singh; Busi Ncama and Fanie Botha, College of Health Sciences Director of Professional Services.Click here for isiZulu version
Professor Shenuka Singh, a distinguished academic in dentistry at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), has been appointed as the President of the International Association of Dental Research South African (IADR-SA) Division.
Dr Takshita Sookan-Kassie and Professor Mergan Naidoo.
Professor Stephen Ojwach delivering his inaugural lecture.
Mr Luthando Molefe (left) shaking hands with US Ambassador to South Africa, Dr Reuben E Brigety II.UKZN PhD candidate, Mr Luthando Molefe has been awarded the prestigious Fulbright Foreign Student Program (FFSP) Scholarship 2024-2025 to conduct research for over 10 months at the split-site Universities of Northern Iowa and Oregon in the United States (US).
DSRA’s launch of “Her Space” a new women’s Forum.
Student entrepreneur, Ms Ayavuya Sibisi with her Tropical Paradise Smoothies.Ms Ayavuya Sibisi, final-year Bachelor of Arts student, has won the provincial rounds of the Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education (EDHE) Intervarsity Competition, making her the only student from UKZN to make it to national competition this year!
Professor Precious Mahlambi.
From left: Dr Sunday Ochai, Professor Carlos Bezuidenhout, Professor Sabiha Essack, Dr Luther King Abia, Professor Kristina Osbjer and Professor David Graham.
Dr Mathodi Motsamayi (left) receiving a Certificate of Attendance from Professor Justice M Thwala, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Eswatini.Dr Mathodi Motsamayi, a Postdoctoral Researcher from the College of Humanities, recently attended the Names Society of Southern Africa (NSSA) Biennial Congress held at the University of Eswatini from 25-27 September 2024.
End of an era: The School of LMMS hosted its final Research Day, marking a poignant farewell as a UKZN School.The School of Laboratory Medicine and Medical Sciences (SLMMS) Research Day proved to be a spectacular showcase of ground-breaking research, cutting-edge science, and innovative studies that are poised to redefine global health solutions.
Highlights from the public lecture held at UKZN’s Howard College campus.
Attendees at the Psychology event.
Innovation on display at UKZN’s Student Business Fair and Exhibition.Click here for isiZulu version
UKZN InQubate recently hosted its inaugural Student Business Fair and Exhibition at the Edgewood campus, offering an inspiring platform for students to showcase their innovative products and entrepreneurial ventures.
