28 November 2024
Volume: 12
Issue: 39
Distinguished Professor Sabiha Essack.

Professor Sabiha Essack Wins Prestigious Christiana Figueres Policy to Practice

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Professor Sabiha Essack, South African Research Chairs Initiative (SARChI) holder in Antibiotic Resistance and One Health, Professor in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) and Honorary Professor of Pharmacy at the University of Jordan, has been awarded the distinguished Christiana Figueres Policy to Practice Award.

Mr Shimon Corcos at the 3MT competition.

Three Minute Thesis Competition Triumph for Mathematician

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Mr Shimon Corcos, a PhD candidate in the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science, achieved first place at the National Three-Minute Thesis Competition (3MT) for a presentation that described the sober property in hyperspaces, an important facet of his research in mathematical topology.

Professor Sineugugu Duma delivers her inaugural lecture as a full professor.

Inaugural Lecture Charts New Frontiers in Gender-Based Violence

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In her recent inaugural lecture as a full professor at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), Professor Sinegugu Duma explored her ground-breaking work on gender-based violence (GBV), a field she has pioneered in South African nursing.

The winning team AmaQhawe, with UKZN lecturer Dr Khumbuzile Khumalo.

AmaQhawe Triumphs in the 2024 Blind Cricket Heritage Cup

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Blind cricket in KwaZulu-Natal and across South Africa reached a new milestone with the recent Heritage Cup, where visually impaired cricketers showcased exceptional talent and determination.

Professor Phumlani Myende addressing learners as part of the BANKSETA Skills for the Future Programme at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.

School of Education Part of BANKSETA Skills for the Future Programme

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UKZN’s School of Education, in partnership with Banking Sector Education and Training Authority (BANKSETA), launched a comprehensive skills development programme for Grade 12 learners in a ground-breaking initiative aimed at bridging the digital divide and preparing learners for the workforce.

Ms Nomfundo Mthembu representing UKZN at the 17th World Congress of Bioethics and at the in vitro fertilization laboratory at Steve Biko Academic Hospital.

A Young Academic Dedicated to Medical Law and Health Research

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UKZN doctoral candidate and Law academic, Ms Nomfundo Mthembu (27) is a high achiever - a status she has worked hard for on a journey towards her top-end goal of becoming an established researcher in Medical Law with an National Research Foundation rating.

Relationships between technology and career concepts.

Research Day - Decolonial and Postcolonial Knowledge Production in the Era of DIGITech and Artificial Intelligence

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A PhD is a challenging but rewarding research degree that allows for the advancement of one’s field of study.

Winners of the IBS Competition.

Accounting and Business Science Students Showcase Entrepreneurial Prowess

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Second-year Accounting and first-year Bachelor of Business Science students recently demonstrated their entrepreneurial skills and creativity at the annual Integrated Business Studies (IBS) Business Proposal Presentation hosted by the School of Accounting, Economics, and Finance (SAEF).

From left: Professors Justin Konje, Letitia Acquah, Alan Tita and Motshedisi Sebitloane.

UKZN Launches New Women’s Health Webinar Series

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Three pertinent topics were presented by international experts at the launch of a women’s health webinar series held by the Discipline of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (O&G) in October under the leadership of Professor Motshedisi Sebitloane who heads the Department.

The Audiology winning group with their supervisor, Dr Jessica Paken.

Excellence in Research Showcased at Audiology Annual Undergraduate Research

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The Discipline of Audiology’s Annual Undergraduate Research Day was a resounding success, with students presenting innovative research on a wide range of topics impacting the field of Audiology.

Professor Lloyd Baiyegunhi.

AgriTalks: Conversations that Cultivate

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UKZNdabaOnline journalist Raylene Captain Hasthibeer interviewed Professor Lloyd Baiyegunhi, an academic whose work in agricultural economics is grounded in creating sustainable solutions to pressing challenges in agriculture and food security.

Geopolitics of Technology Business Breakfast.

Business Breakfast Explores the Global Tech Landscape

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The Discipline of Information Systems and Technology in the School of Management, Information Technology and Governance, in partnership with the Durban Chamber of Commerce, hosted a business breakfast as a cybersecurity awareness month initiative.

Delegates and panelists at the Committee on World Food Security gathering in Rome.

UKZN’s African Centre for Food Security Champions Community-Engaged Research for Sustainable Food Systems

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The Committee on World Food Security (CFS) held a week-long gathering in Rome recently, drawing global leaders, experts, and academics to discuss critical issues around food security, nutrition and sustainable food systems.

The UKZN Language Planning and Development Office hosted a Transcription workshop on the Westville campus.

The Language Planning and Development Office Hosts Transcription Workshop

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The University’s Language Planning and Development Office (ULDPO) recently hosted a Transcription Workshop at the Senate Chambers, on 14 November 2024.

3rd International Biennial Macroeconomics Symposium (IBMS2024) participants.

Macroeconomics Research Unit Officially Launched at the 3rd International Biennial Macroeconomics Symposium

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The Macroeconomics Research Unit (MRU) recently hosted its 3rd International Biennial Macroeconomics Symposium (IBMS2024) and officially launched the Unit in Durban.

Professor Vaughn John and his prize.

Professor John Receives Prestigious International Award

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Professor Vaughn John from the School of Education at the University of KwaZulu-Natal was inducted into the International Adult and Continuing Education Hall of Fame (IACEHOF) during a ceremony in Florence, Italy, on 8 November 2024.

Professor Shahidul Islam was awarded the Special Award in Basic Research at the Diabetes Asia 2024 Conference.

UKZN Diabetes Expert Honoured with Special Award at Diabetes Asia 2024 Conference

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Professor Shahidul Islam, a Full Professor in Biochemistry and Academic Leader of the Biotechnology Cluster (Westville campus) within the School of Life Sciences, has received the prestigious and solo Special Award on Basic Research category at the Diabetes Asia 2024 Conference held from 17-19 October in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Emeritus Professor Sam Mukaratirwa receives the Elsdon-Dew Medal from Professor Kerry Hadfield Malherbe, President of the Parasitological Society of Southern Africa.

Life Sciences Professor Awarded the 2024 Elsdon-Dew Medal by the Parasitological Society of Southern Africa

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The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is proud to announce that Emeritus Professor Samson Mukaratirwa, former Dean and Head of the School of Life Sciences and a distinguished academic, veterinarian, and researcher in the field of biomedical sciences, has been awarded the prestigious Elsdon-Dew Medal by the Parasitological Society of Southern Africa.

Mr Hans Hamre receives a warm welcome from his long-time friend, Mr John Hart.

Retired Investment Analyst Sets Sail Around the World

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Alumnus and former UKZN Economics lecturer, Mr Hans Hamre has swapped his career as an investment analyst for a life of adventure, sailing around the world.

Ms Denata Naidoo.

Medical Student Ranked Runner-Up in SAJS Undergraduate Essay Competition

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UKZN fifth-year Medical student, Ms Denata Naidoo, said she felt ‘incredibly blessed and grateful’ for winning the second runner-up prize of R2 000 for her essay: “The Grey Method for Communication across Surgical Generations”, which impressed a panel of five judges attached to the South African Journal of Surgery (SAJS).

Professor Radhamany Sooryamoorthy.

Professor Proudly Inducted as UKZN Fellow

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Professor Radhamany Sooryamoorthy, Professor of Sociology in the College of Humanities, has been inducted as a Fellow of the UKZN.

Street Law students with their lecturer, Dr Janine Hicks (fourth from left) and Mr Ndabezinhle Masinga (far right).

School of Law Partners with Traditional Communities to Promote Rural Access to Justice

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As part of the Street Law module, UKZN final-year Law students are required to undertake a 25-hour community outreach programme, to raise awareness on human rights and the law, and remedies available to communities.

Symposium delegates during a site visit to the Holley Shelter at Fountainhill Estate.

Fountainhill Estate Symposium Links Ecosystems, Agriculture and Mankind

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Fountainhill Estate (FHE) hosted its eighth research symposium for the presentation of environmental and agricultural research underway at the estate, where a diverse array of research is informing biodiversity conservation, sustainable land use practices, and management planning in the wider catchment and community.

Dr December Mpanza (left) and Dr Takshita Sookan-Kassie.

UKZN Hosts Insightful Webinar on Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention

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The University of KwaZulu-Natal’s College of Health Sciences, led by Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Busi Ncama, recently organised a comprehensive webinar focused on heart disease and stroke awareness.

Professor Shaun Ruggunan.

Inaugural Lecture Highlights Emancipation in Management Studies

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A title drawn from an iconic song by Nina Simone - iconic American singer, songwriter, musical arranger, and civil rights activist - set the stage for a powerful exploration of freedom and the meaning of emancipation within the field of management studies on UKZN’s public lecture series presented by Professor Shaun Ruggunan’s in his Inaugural lecture titled: “I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free… Emancipation in Management Studies”.

Highlights from the Mental Health Awareness Day hosted by the College of Law and Management Studies.

Mental Health Awareness Event Brings “Be Kind to Your Mind” Message to Student Life at Westville Campus

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On 18 October 2024, the UKZN Westville Campus Quad became a vibrant hub for the Mental Health Awareness Day event, organised by the College of Law and Management Studies Student Support Services (SSS) team.

UKZN’s Howard College overlooks the Manor Gardens area.

UKZN Backs Manor Gardens Revitalisation Project, Urging Student and Property Owner Involvement

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The Manor Gardens Ratepayers and Residents Association (MGRRA) is collaborating with UKZN to support a community revitalisation project near the University’s Howard College campus.

Mr Kival Mahadew, Mr Akshay Maharaj and Mr Dylan Govender.

UKZN Computer Science Honours Students Shine

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The exceptional achievement of two outstanding Computer Science Honours students, Mr Kival Mahadew and Mr Dylan Govender, is being celebrated within the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science.

Attendees at the Public Innovation, Development and Sustainability conference.

Conference Proposes Innovative Solutions for Efficient Service Delivery in South Africa

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The Conference on Public Innovation, Development and Sustainability took place at the Garden Court Conference Centre in Durban, under the theme: “Rethinking Innovation and Development in the (Post)-Crisis World”, as an outcome of a three-year venture labelled as Project 3 of the Viability and Validation of Innovation for Service Delivery Programme (VVISDP).

The 14th College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science Postgraduate Research and Innovation Symposium focused on Energy Sustainability with presentations from Eskom’s Dr Mteto Nyati, uMngeni-uThukela’s Dr Ntsapokazi Deppa, and 181 UKZN students.

Symposium Platforms Postgraduate Student Research

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The College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science hosted its 14th Postgraduate Research and Innovation Symposium (PRIS) on 29 and 30 October at the Coastlands Hotel, Musgrave - the second off-campus edition of this event.