Highlights from UKZN’s International Partner Week.The Corporate Relations Division (CRD) at UKZN proudly hosted this year’s International Partner Week, bringing together an exceptional network of delegates from leading universities and agencies across South Africa and the globe.
UKZN’s Touch Hand team prepare for the international Cybathlon competition.Click here for isiZulu version
A team from UKZN recently took to the international stage as part of the Cybathlon, a global contest that promotes ingenuity and advancement of assistive technologies.
Guests celebrating the contributions made by Victoria and Griffiths Mxenge in the liberation struggle.
Professor Thumbi Ndung’u.Professor Thumbi Ndung’u has been selected as a member of the United States National Academy of Medicine (NAM) - one of the highest global honours in health and medicine, reserved for individuals demonstrating exceptional professional achievements and dedication to public service.
UKZN students and staff gaining hands-on experience using the endoscopic equipment.Click here for isiZulu version
The multidisciplinary surgical skills’ laboratory at the School of Clinical Medicine at UKZN has received a significant boost to its training capabilities, with a generous donation of cutting-edge endoscopic surgery equipment from KARL STORZ.
UKZN commemorates World Cities Day.
Street Law students celebrate after the conclusion of their outreach initiative with Correctional Centre staff at Westville Prison.
Moot Court semi-finalists, Ms Raeesah Bester and Mr Hemal Heeralal.
Recently conferred doctoral graduate, Dr Simangele Mkhize.The exceptional academic achievements of newly-minted doctoral graduate Dr Simangele Mkhize have been recognised and she has been formally inducted into the Golden Key International Honour Society on UKZN’s Pietermaritzburg campus.
Highlights of Maritime field trips.
Dr Thembelihle Nxasana and Professor Mariza Vorster.The award for Best Poster Presentation at the 2024 International Conference on Hybrid Imaging (IPET) in Vienna, Austria, went to the Discipline of Nuclear Medicine’s Registrar at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital (IALCH) in Durban, Dr Thembelihle Nxasana, who presented a rare case of prostate cancer which identified through medical imaging.
Seen at the Annual Update.
Celebrating excellent CHS mentors.
Ms Hlengiwe Ngubane with Dr Edmore Ntini.Click here for isiZulu version
Ms Hlengiwe Ngubane of UKZN’s School of Built Environment and Development Studies presented her Master’s research at the 2024 Annual Humanities and Social Sciences Postgraduate Conference where she received the Best Humanities and Social Science Future-Focused Paper Award.
Anti-clockwise from top left - Ms Mapule Mbathu, Mr Siyabonga Khumalo and Mr Thulani Nkwanyana are congratulated by Mr Mbongeni Shandu. Top right: Mr Abdulbaqi Badru congratulates Mr Mthobisi Mazibuko.Four remarkable students emerged as winners in the essay competition on: “The Critical Role of Technological Advancement in Shaping Education”, each one bringing unique insights from their different backgrounds.
Professor Themba Ginindza.Click here for isiZulu version
The Cancer & Infectious Diseases Epidemiology Research Unit (CIDERU) in the College of Health Sciences at UKZN has been awarded a grant of R15m by the Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation (BMSF) to further its pioneering work in lung cancer care across KwaZulu-Natal.
Clockwise from top left: Dr Rosh Subrayen, Mr Gavin, Mr Kenneth Qalaza, Mrs Gugulethu Ndabezitha and Ms Thenjiwe Mswane.
Professor Gabriel Kabanda.
Professors Hussein Shimelis, Serestina Viriri and Yandisa Sikweyiya (awards presented by Professor Stephanie Burton, outgoing ASSAf interim President).Click here for isiZulu version
Three UKZN academics were inaugurated as members of the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) at the Academy’s annual awards ceremony, joining another 41 leading South African scholars and scientist as members of the 2024 cohort.
Professor Ross Robinson.Professor Ross Robinson, Dean and Head of the School of Chemistry and Physics at UKZN and a synthetic chemist by training, shared his research journey and future plans on the occasion of his inauguration into the UKZN professoriate.
Mr Luther Monareng (left) and Mr July Masango.In a significant step towards expanding work placement opportunities for the disabled, UKZN Occupational Therapy lecturer, Mr Luther Monareng, and University of Pretoria (UP) lecturer, Mr July Masango - both occupational therapists and PhD candidates - led an engaging session at The OTLink’s online workshop: Linking Occupational Therapy Evidence with Practice to Transform Rehabilitation.
Staff and students celebrate the launch of Nanoscience Vol 10 at UKZN.
UKZN master’s candidate, Ms Kelisha Pandaram who will be participating at The ALILF2024.In a prestigious recognition of her leadership potential, Ms Kelisha Pandaram - a candidate for a Master’s degree in Marketing, has been selected to participate in the Fourth Annual Leadership Forum for Young Female Leaders (TheALILF2024).
MBChB first-year students and public health medicine consultants at the poster presentation day.
From left: Professor Rozena Maart, Ms Philile Langa and Mr Braedon Steven.International scholarly exchange is a pivotal part of the learning process in Higher Education and has benefitted countless UKZN students but with the advent of COVID-19 in 2020 the opportunities were few.
Successful Registrar Research Symposium.The winning presentation at this year’s Discipline of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (O&G) Annual Registrar Research Symposium was delivered by a male obstetrician currently working as a senior registrar at Greys Hospital in Pietermaritzburg, Dr Bonile Nonkula.
World Anatomy Day 2024.UKZN’s final-year Anatomy students enjoyed presenting findings from their research projects at a fun-filled health awareness campaign on the Westville campus Quad in commemoration of World Anatomy Day 2024, where music, dancing and anatomy-themed quiz questions added to the enjoyment.
The OT winning group with the Discipline’s Academic Leader, Dr December Mpanza (far left) and their supervisor Dr Thavanesi Gurayah (third from right).The Discipline of Occupational Therapy (School of Health Sciences) at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) recently hosted its 2024 Research Symposium, where final-year students presented a series of impactful research projects covering a wide range of critical health and occupational therapy topics.
