23 April 2026
Volume: 14
Issue: 6
Professor Fernando Albericio.

Peptide Expert’s H-index among the Highest in the World

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Professor Fernando Albericio, a world-renowned expert in peptide synthesis, has achieved the extraordinarily high Hirsch index (H-index) of 112, placing him among the most influential chemists globally.

Attending the book launch are from left: Ms Siddharthiya Pillay, Professor Thea van der Westhuizen, Professor Phocenah Nyatanga and Dr Nqobile Gumede; and with Professor Bulelwa Nguza-Mbuda and Mr Phillip Tshabalala.

UKZN Academic Launches Landmark Book on Entrepreneurship Education in South Africa

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Leaders from Higher Education, government, and the entrepreneurship ecosystem gathered at the Premier Hotel OR Tambo in Johannesburg on 26 March 2026 for the official launch of Innovative Pedagogies for Entrepreneurship Education: Insights and Reflections from South Africa (Springer Nature/Palgrave Macmillan, 2026).

Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka with Mr Andries Nel (front row), and delegates at the AORC relaunch event.

African Ombudsman Research Centre Relaunched for Continental Oversight

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The Public Protector South Africa, in its capacity as Chairperson of the African Ombudsman Research Centre (AORC), has successfully relaunched the Centre at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN).

Ms Suzana Assenga.

PhD Candidate Presents Groundbreaking Autism Study at UKZN National Conference

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Tanzanian national Ms Suzana Assenga has brought critical new insights to the lived realities of families affected by autism while presenting her research at the 2026 National PhD Conference hosted by the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN).

Learners from Hammarsdale take part in the Tech4Tomorrow Easter School Programme.

Tech4Tomorrow Brings Robotics, Coding and Responsible AI to Young Learners in Hammarsdale

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A wave of innovation, creativity and learning swept through Hammarsdale when the Tech4Tomorrow Easter School Programme brought young learners together for a hands-on journey into the world of technology.

Stakeholders across government, academia and the ECD sector convened at UKZN’s Edgewood campus to strengthen collaboration, share insights and drive inclusive, play-based approaches to early childhood development in KZN.

School of Education Hosts Early Childhood Development Workshop to Strengthen Sector Collaboration

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The University of KwaZulu-Natal’s (UKZN) School of Education, community engagement sector and the KwaZulu-Natal Early Childhood Development Collaboration Network recently hosted an Early Childhood Development (ECD) workshop at the Edgewood campus.

UKZN Howard College Libraries celebrate South African Library Week.

Howard College Libraries Celebrate SA Library Week 2026

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The week of 16-22 March 2026 marked the celebration of South African Library Week (SALW) which saw libraries throughout the country - including at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) - host events to commemorate the event.
UKZN GBV Awareness Campaign Launch: because change begins with awareness, and awareness begins with us.

UKZN Launches GBV Awareness Campaign During Student Orientation

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The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) officially launched its Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Awareness Campaign as part of a Student Orientation Programme, reaffirming a strong institutional commitment to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive campus environment.

From left: Ms Joyce Mlay, Professor Andrew Tomita, and Dr Richard Lessells.

UKZN Study Strengthens Case for Basic Income Grant in Mental Health Care

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As South Africa continues to debate the introduction of a Basic Income Grant (BIG), also known as Universal Basic Income (UBI) in some parts of the world, new research from the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) adds compelling evidence to the policy discussion.

School learners with officials from the Department of Basic Education, CHIETA, and UKZN.

UKZN Launches STEM Learner Enhancement (STEM LE) School Outreach Project

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With a powerful vision to support school learners, the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) has partnered with four secondary schools in KwaZulu-Natal to launch the UKZN STEM Learner Enhancement (STEM LE) School Outreach Project, aimed at advancing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) teaching, while also providing holistic school development.

Professor Sinegugu Duma.

UKZN’s Dean Appointed to Council on Higher Education Accreditation Committee

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The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) has announced the appointment of Professor Sinegugu Duma, Dean of Teaching and Learning in the College of Health Sciences, to the Accreditation Committee of the Council on Higher Education (CHE).

The College of Humanities recently hosted the annual Professor Steve de Gruchy Memorial Lecture.

Debating Religious Freedom and Church-State Relations at the Steve de Gruchy Memorial

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On 21 February 2010, Professor Steve de Gruchy, a prominent theologian and Dean of the (formerly known) School of Religion and Theology, accidentally drowned during a family outing.

UKZN and Numeric support learners and develop future teachers.

UKZN Partnership Strengthens Mathematics Teaching and Pre-service Teacher Professional Development

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The University of KwaZulu-Natal’s (UKZN) School of Education continues to strengthen mathematics teaching and learning through its partnership with education non-profit organisation Numeric, supporting both learner achievement and the professional development of pre-service teachers in local schools.