Our fabulous four (from left): Ms Nonkanyiso Khumalo, Ms Lizzy Phisane, Mr Lindani Mthimkhulu, and Mr Lunga Zozi.Four University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) Music students have distinguished themselves by being selected to perform with the KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra in their prestigious Young Performers Concert, to be held at the Playhouse in October.
Highlights from the G20 town hall at UKZN’s Westville campus.The University of KwaZulu-Natal, in partnership with the University of South Africa (Unisa) and the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), hosted a G20 community town hall at UKZN’s Westville campus in the run-up to the G20 summit, which South Africa is hosting next month.
UKZN academic, Dr Simo Mthethwa.Click here for isiZulu version
Senior lecturer in Mathematics at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), Dr Simo Mthethwa, is one of only seven researchers awarded a prestigious fellowship through the Africa-Europe Cluster of Research Excellence in Mathematics (CoRE-Math) at Uppsala University for the 2024 cycle.
UKZN is taking a zero-tolerance stance approach to GBV.
Highlights from the Deaf Awareness Campaign.
Library Services’ AI Robot, Thola, and its developer, Mr Trevor Lorimer of Power Line Robotics.The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) Library Services recently hosted an AI and Robotics Meeting to discuss the safety and operational capabilities of Thola - an automated Artificial Intelligence (AI) prototype robot whose name means to find in isiZulu.
UKZN members on a mission to explore Resilient Cities and Communities: Adapting to Climate Change and Beyond.
Attendees of the Women in Corporate event hosted by the ABASA UKZN Westville Student Chapter.
From left: Dr Devola Phillips, Dr Innocent Mukama, and Ms Tankiso Mabotha at the fundraising gala dinner.
Ms Charmaine Kahiya at Cambridge University.Click here for isiZulu version
From 14-17 September 2025, Ms Charmaine Kahiya, a University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) PhD candidate in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, attended the prestigious Women in STEM forum at Cambridge University.
Mr Siyamthanda Jordaan.PhD candidate in Population Studies within the School of Social Sciences at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), Mr Siyamthanda Jordaan, has been elected as the Student Representative of the Population Association of Southern Africa (PASA) for a two-year term.
First prize winners (from left): Ms Izanokusa Mdluli, Ms Khethelo Sibisi, Ms Priyanka Jugdeo, and Mr Sesandile Mchunu.The University of KwaZulu-Natal’s (UKZN) Student Entrepreneurship portfolio hosted the second annual Battle of the Campuses Competition, in which talented student entrepreneurs from the University’s five campuses went head-to-head to present their most promising business ideas, innovations and entrepreneurial spirit.
Professor Lelika Lazarus.
This year’s Poetry Africa poster.
Highlights from Ms Esethu Siku’s adventures in Italy.UKZN Master’s in Medical Sciences student Ms Esethu Siku recently returned from a six-month study exchange at the University of Messina in Italy, where she advanced her research in neuroscience while gaining invaluable personal and professional experience.
UKZN Law lecturer, Mr Siphesihle Mbatha, with master’s students, Mr Krushil Sewmangal, Mr Qiniso Luthuli, and Mr Ndabezinhle Masinga, at various local and international conferences.Students from the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) School of Law excelled at national and international conferences under the guidance of the Law lecturer, Mr Siphesihle Mhlonishwa Mbatha.
Staff from across the College of Humanities enjoying the Sports Day activities.
From left: Professor Anne Stark (SMRI/NRF South African Research Chair in Sugarcane Biorefining); Mr Gerrit Van t’ Veen; Mr Roel Kamerling; (kneeling) Mr Siva Chandrasekaran; Dr Rudi Kimmie; Professor David Lokhat (UKZN Chemical Engineering HOD); and Dr Justin Pringle.The Aerotropolis Institute Africa (AIA), a joint venture between KwaZulu-Natal’s (KZN) Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs and the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s (UKZN) College of Law and Management Studies, recently facilitated a multi-stakeholder collaboration aimed at exploring research opportunities to benefit the region.
UKZN Accounting students share learning experiences with University of Limpopo Accounting students.The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) School of Commerce hosted students from the University of Limpopo in partnership with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA).
Promoting oral health on the Westville campus.In celebration of National Oral Health Month, students from the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s (UKZN) Discipline of Dentistry hosted two impactful outreach events that highlighted the importance of preventive dental care.
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Teacher training workshop run by STEC@UKZN.Click here for isiZulu version
In 2025, the Science, Technology, and Education Centre (STEC@UKZN), in partnership with the Department of Education (DoE) and Natal Portland Cement (NPC), hosted a series of two-day teacher training workshops designed to support Natural Science teachers with innovative, practical, and cost-effective classroom strategies.
Specialist Physician, Professor Somasundram Pillay.Click here for isiZulu version
The School of Medicine proudly celebrates Professor Somasundram Pillay, Specialist Physician at Victoria Mxenge Hospital and Professor of Internal Medicine at the Nelson R. Mandela School of Medicine.
Highlights from the launch of the UKZN Campus Community Safety Forum (CCSF).The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), in partnership with the South African Police Service (SAPS), recently launched the newly established UKZN chapter of the Campus Community Safety Forum (CCSF) during a two-day event held at the University’s Westville campus.
Scenes from the John Dube Memorial Lecture.
Dr Sphilile Mbhele celebrates her graduation in Cape Town.Dr Sphilile Mbhele, a lecturer in the Discipline of Audiology at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) College of Health Sciences, has achieved a remarkable milestone by earning her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the University of Cape Town (UCT).
Strengthening partnerships to actively support the KZN STEM learners.The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), through the School of Education’s Community Engagement initiative, has once again made a meaningful contribution to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education in 2025.
Highlights at the artistic residency.The University of KwaZulu-Natal’s African Music Project, based in the School of Arts, recently hosted Guinean musician N’Faly Kouyaté for an intensive artistic residency at the Howard College campus.
Highlights from the conference.The theme for the 58th Annual Conference of the South African Society for Basic and Clinical Pharmacology (SASBCP), ‘Pharmacology Underpinning Medicines for Africa’, set the tone for critical deliberations by international delegates in Durban this September.
The delegation toured the College of Health Sciences.It was an exciting week at UKZN’s College of Health Sciences (CHS) as the University hosted esteemed visitors from Firat University, Türkiye.
Professor Vivian Ojong and Professor Radhamany Sooryamoorthy.
Highlights from the UKZN Early Childhood Development Conference.The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) Early Childhood Development (ECD) Collaboration Network hosted its 2025 conference at the Edgewood campus, bringing together educators, caregivers, and advocated for young children under the powerful theme: ’Early Childhood Development Matters’!
Panellists at the Intellectual Property webinar: Mr Khutšo Ramontja (left) and Dr Thandanani Cwele.
Highlights from the Optometry Undergraduate Research Day.
Ms Denisha Govender shares her inspiring journey of discovery through the Erasmus+ exchange programme.Ms Denisha Govender, a third-year Master of Public Health (MPH) student at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), recently returned from a two-month Erasmus+ mobility research exchange programme at the Medical University of Sofia in Bulgaria.
Dr Ndiviwe Mphothulo (front third from left), final-year Nursing students, and their lecturers.The president of the Southern African HIV Clinicians Society Conference (SAHCS) Dr Ndiviwe Mphothulo, paid a special visit to the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s (UKZN) final-year Nursing students, where he presented an update on HIV management.
Family Law experts at the Family Law Teachers’ Colloquium 2025.The Family Law Teachers’ Colloquium 2025, hosted at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) by the School of Law, was held from 18-19 September at the Howard College campus in Durban.
Highlights from a Digital Literacy and Reading awareness event for special needs learners.The Environment and Language Education Trust (ELET), a community partner of the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s School of Education, hosted a vibrant and meaningful digital literacy programme for Grade 3 learners and educators from nine Funda Ukufunda project schools across KwaZulu-Natal.
Highlights from the IPECP feedback session.From 2026, the College of Health Sciences at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) will roll out a new compulsory, College-wide module for first-year students titled ‘Becoming a Healthcare Professional’.
There was excitement all around as UKZN took receipt of its new Mobile Eye Clinic donated by SAMCT.Click here for isiZulu version
A state-of-the-art Mobile Eye Clinic, valued at more than R2.1 million, was donated to the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s (UKZN) Foundation to support the Discipline of Optometry in delivering vital eye-care services to rural and under-served communities across KwaZulu-Natal, where access to healthcare remains a challenge.
Highlights from the Benin project. In a compelling demonstration of African universities leading African solutions, the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is spearheading an ambitious teacher-training initiative that is reshaping agricultural education in the Republic of Benin, West Africa.
