Dr Shavani Naicker with her elated parents, Soogandri and Karthi Naicker.
Summa cum laude graduate, Mr Jaedon Naidu.In an extraordinary academic achievement, Mr Jaedon Naidu graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), earning the highest credit-weighted average (CWA) across the entire University!
Distinguished Teachers’ Award recipient, Professor André Vosloo.Associate Professor in Cellular Biology, Professor André Vosloo, has received a Distinguished Teachers’ Award (DTA) for his constructivist and learner-centred pedagogy, technology-enhanced instruction and interdisciplinary approaches.
The late Dr Kwanele Mkhize (left) at his MSc Graduation in 2019 and his family at the Graduation ceremony where his PhD was conferred posthumously. From left: Mr Sboniso Mkhize, Ms Londeka Ntanzi, Ms Rita Mkhize and Mr Siza Mkhize.A wise father figure, role model and passionate student is how Mr Sboniso Mkhize describes his late brother, Dr Kwanele Mkhize, a UKZN PhD graduate who was tragically shot and killed by an unknown gunman outside a school in Grange, Pietermaritzburg, earlier this year.
Microbiologist, Dr Olufemi Egbewale.
MSc Genetics graduate, Ms Noxolo Ndlazi.
Ms Zama Xulu with her mum, Ms Ntombiyenkosi Khubisa (left) and aunt, Ms Lulu Khubisa.
Dr Mahlatse Mashaphu.Dr Mahlatse Mashaphu’s PhD in Biological Sciences is expected to contribute to the conservation of a native Tilapia species that is important to freshwater aquaculture but is under threat from hybridisation with introduced Tilapia species, resulting in a “vulnerable” rating on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) lists.
Ms Snothile Manyathi.
PhD graduate, Dr Jonathan Hakata.
Dr Sinethemba Yakobi.PhD research explored how pathogenic bacteria persist under stress and investigated phytochemicals as potential therapeutic agents - contributions which may be vital in the global fight against multidrug-resistant pathogens.
UKZN Fellow, Professor Shahidul Islam.Internationally renowned diabetes expert Professor Shahidul Islam is among UKZN’s newest cohort of Fellows for his significant contributions to diabetes research and commitment to finding sustainable, natural treatments for one of the most pressing global public health challenges.
Dr Nobuhle Mchunu who works as a Senior Statistician at the South African Medical Research Council.
Summa cum laude graduate, Mr Shimal Harichurn with his proud parents Sunitha and Sanjay Harichurn.
nGAP lecturer, Dr Snethemba Maduna.
BSc Biological Sciences summa cum laude graduate, Ms Tridhara Ramnaraj.Summa cum laude BSc Biological Sciences graduate, Ms Tridhara Ramnaraj wanted to stay close to her home and study at UKZN’s Pietermaritzburg campus. Initially hoping to branch off into Medicine, as her degree progressed, she decided to remain within the biological sciences owing to the rich research opportunities offered by the University.
Cum laude graduate, Ms Nombulelo Mntambo.Ms Nombulelo Mntambo graduated cum laude with a BSc Honours degree in Forensic Genetics at the end of an academic journey filled with determination and curiosity plus a deep commitment to use science for social good.
Dr Rion Lerm received a PhD in Ecology.
Master’s graduate, Ms Slungile Tshibase.
Ms Leawin Africa at Graduation and in the field. 