Student-athletes debut the newly launched UKZN sports kit ahead of the 2025 USSA Games.The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) proudly unveiled its new official sports kit for various sporting codes at a vibrant launch led by the Office of the Vice-Chancellor and Principal, in collaboration with the Corporate Relations Division (CRD).
The 2025-2026 Best Global Universities Rankings named UKZN as one of the top five universities in the country.Click here for isiZulu version
UKZN has been ranked among the top five universities in South Africa and within the top 2 000 globally in the 2025-2026 Best Global Universities Rankings.
Professor Nhlanhla Mkhize (left) and Professor Mogomme Alpheus Masoga.On Friday, 20 June 2025, UKZN’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Head of the College of Humanities Professor Nhlanhla Mkhize was awarded the first SAHUDA presidential special recognition medal for his exceptional contributions and dedication to excellence in the fields of the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.
Mr Rashae Vallabh developed the iRenal ART app. Final-year UKZN Medical student, Mr Rashae Vallabh, has developed a ground-breaking mobile application called iRenal ART, which is designed to make renal monitoring of patients on tenofovir-based antiretroviral therapy (ART) ‘as easy and automated as it should be.’
Mr Cebo Msweli (left) and Mr Thabo Mthethwa.Click here for isiZulu version
BSc Computer Science and IT graduate Mr Cebolenkosi Msweli has developed a Career Path Advisor Chatbot - that assists students in exploring career options through simple, human-like conversations.
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Mr Arnav Dasrath’s first attempt at the Comrades Marathon. ‘Crossing that finish after 90km of what I consider the most brutal yet rewarding race I have ever done is surreal,’ is how UKZN third-year Medical student Mr Arnav Dasrath from Shallcross in eThekwini described his Comrades Marathon victory.
Professor John Odindi.
UKZN partnered with industry and community leaders to ignite green innovation in future scholars.UKZN, in partnership with the Green Youth Network hosted a youth empowerment and sustainable development session for high school learners and industry leaders during the Green Youth Careers Expo on the Westville campus.
Participants at the workshop.UKZN, through its Teaching and Learning Office (UTLO), hosted two innovative and interactive workshops as part of the Designing Higher Education Curricula for Agility, Resilience and Transformation (DECART) project.
Highlights from the Special General Meeting held at Manor Gardens Primary School.Click here for isiZulu version
I would like my child to be able to walk to school - safely! This was the sentiment echoed by newly appointed members of the Manor Gardens Urban Improvement Precinct (MGUIP) Advisory Committee at a recent Special General Meeting.
A collage of UKZN campuses.The latest Times Higher Education’s (THE) Impact Rankings are out, delivering a resounding endorsement of the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) by solidifying its reputation as a trailblazer in shaping a brighter future for all - locally and on the world stage.
From left: Professor Stacie Kershner (Georgia State University), Ms Nomfundo Mthembu and Professor Nadia Sawicki (Layola University Chicago) at the 48th Annual Health Professors Conference.Law academic and PhD candidate Ms Nomfundo Mthembu represented UKZN at the 48th Annual Health Professors Conference held at Boston University in the United States with distinction, presenting pioneering research on genetic discrimination and assisted reproductive technologies.
A multidisciplinary team of Medical experts conducting open-heart surgery.
From left: Professor Taole Mokoena, Mr Ponnusamy Rajarathnum (accepting on behalf of Professor John Robbs), Professor Boitumelo Phakathi, Professor Ariff Haffejee, Mr Vasan Govind and Dr Diliza Mji.
Durban City FC’s trophy for coming out on top and securing a promotion to the Betway Premiership.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Relations has passed the review.Click here for isiZulu version
The Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Relations (PDIR) offered by the School of Law through UKZN’s Centre for Extended Legal Studies (CELS) has retained its quality education status after undergoing a rigorous review process.
Dr Ismail Mahomed.Click here for isiZulu version
In the midst and spirit of Africa Month celebrated in May, the National Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences (NIHSS) stands proudly at the forefront of advancing Pan-African knowledge and reshaping the Humanities and Social Sciences.
Delegates attending the meeting.
Participants at the UKZN Research Conference.
