National blackball champion, Ms Erin Lazarus.
Professor Musa Mabandla (second from right) and School Operations Manager, Dr Bonisiwe Mbatha (far right), officially open the new lab.The School of Laboratory Medicine and Medical Sciences (SLMMS) has recently opened a Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) laboratory within the Discipline of Medical Microbiology on the Nelson R. Mandela School of Medicine campus.
Professor Hussein Shimelis.Professor Hussein Shimelis, Director of UKZN’s African Centre for Crop Improvement (ACCI) and Chair of Crop Science through the South African Sugarcane Research Institute Science, has been named a Fellow of the African Academy of Sciences (AAS) and is a finalist for the National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF)-South32 Lifetime Award.
Participating teams at the Human Rights T20 Blind Cricket Cup.Click here for isiZulu version
The Amanzimtoti Oval Cricket Club came alive over the Human Rights weekend as the KwaZulu-Natal Association for Blind Cricket (KZNABC), in partnership with the KwaZulu-Natal Society for the Blind (KNSB), hosted the thrilling 2025 Bureau Veritas T20 Blind Cricket Cup.
Highlights from the GBV awareness event at Edgewood campus.Click here for isiZulu version
UKZN Residence Life Officers - Ms Nobuhle Lushaba, Ms Naledi Khwela, Mr Sandile Ndawonde and Dr Sebastian Sanjigadu - led an intervention to reshape students’ understanding of masculinity, violence and gender-based violence (GBV) through an awareness event at Edgewood campus.
From left: Ms Deborah Ewing, Professor Michael Lattorff, Dr Gcina Mhlophe, Ms Thobekile Mbanda, and Professor Thomas Konrad.
Highlights of the 2025 Africa Day celebrations held at the Greyville Convention Centre.UKZN staff, local and international students recently marked Africa Day 2025 in a joint event hosted by the Durban University of Technology (DUT), the University of Zululand, the Mangosuthu University of Technology, and eThekwini Municipality.
UKZN alumni reconnecting with history and nature on a memorable tour.A large group of alumni and friends gathered on Saturday, 31 May 2025, at the Burman Bush Nature Reserve for a guided tour of the historic Baden-Powell Scout Camp and a walk along one of the reserve’s scenic trails.
Highlights from the ECD workshop held at UKZN’s School of Education on the Edgewood campus.‘If you pay attention to the beginning of the story, you can change the entire story.’ This quote captures the importance of quality early childhood development (ECD) in shaping life outcomes. ECD programmes support optimal child development during a critical window, with positive ripple effects across the human lifespan.
Final-year UKZN Medical student, Ms Margareth Zevute.
The organising team from left: Dr Gerelene Jagganath, Professor Sultan Khan, Dr Vuyelwa Maweni, Dr Londeka Ngubane, Mr Ntsika Mlamla, Dr Noma Sibisi and Professor Shanta Balgobind Singh.Click here for isiZulu version
The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) hosted the Socio-Criminological Perspectives of Crime in Africa conference, featuring postgraduate students from various disciplines.
Mr Minenhle Buthelezi, Lecturer in the Discipline of Occupational and Environmental Health at UKZN.Growing up in the contrasting landscapes of rural KwaZulu-Natal and the energetic hum of township life, Mr Minenhle Buthelezi never imagined that his earliest experiences with air pollution would one day define his life’s work.
UKZN hosts third STEM MentHer Induction.Click here for isiZulu version
Aiming to promote STEM careers among young women, UKZN’s College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science hosted the third annual STEM MentHER programme induction at the Science Centre.
CIMA visits UKZN.Third-year Accounting students at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) recently had the opportunity to engage with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) during a session aimed at deepening their understanding of the profession and expanding their career perspectives beyond the traditional CA(SA) route.
A Western honeybee (Apis mellifera).
UKZN students unite against GBV.
SMART Lab students (from left): Mr Asande Mkhonza, Mr Asanda Ngubane, Ms Whitney Mtolo, Ms Erin Zietsman, and Mr Nkosingiphile Langa.The Scientific Multidisciplinary Advanced Research Technology (SMART) Lab at UKZN’s Mechanical Engineering Department recently hosted a TechTalk, laying the groundwork for its role as a satellite venue for the prestigious 2025 Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA).
Ms Olwethu Sosibo.UKZN Electronic Engineering student Ms Olwethu Sosibo, was recently awarded a bursary from Aberdare Cables, easing the financial burden of her studies and enabling her to pursue her passion for innovation and technology.
Highlights from the Amatshiwelele Festival.
Recipients of the UKZN SAICA Awards with members of the Accounting profession and prize sponsors.
From campus to career - empowering stories shared by UKZN alumni at the UKZN DAA talk.
UKZN’s in-house Exhibition organised by Student Support Services.
Fourth-year OT students Ms Savannah Prange (left) and Ms Asivenathi Plaatjie.Click here for isiZulu version
In response to South Africa’s growing youth mental health crisis, Occupational Therapy (OT) lecturer Dr Chantal Christopher, alongside fourth-year students Ms Savannah Prange and Ms Asivenathi Plaatjie, has launched The Halcyon Theatre, a wellness initiative that merges creative expression with mental health support.
Dr Lokesh Maharajh.
Second-year Nursing students at their team building retreat at Seula Zimbili Camp.As part of their Community Nursing Science module, second-year Nursing students recently participated in a formative three-day team-building retreat at Seula Zimbili, a scenic riverside camp nestled near the Tugela River.
SMART learning round table discussion.A Smart learning round table discussion designed for both students and educators was recently hosted by the School of Commerce at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), the event highlighted the need for adaptive, forward-thinking teaching and learning strategies in the new digital world.
UKZN DSRA hosts a debate at the Howard College Theatre.The University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Department of Student Residence Affairs (DSRA) recently hosted a vibrant Residence Debate Series at the Howard College Theatre from 22 to 24 May 2025, bringing together 13 teams from Howard College and Medical School residences.
