UKZN’s Solar Car team, Hulamin, at the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge finish line in Adelaide, Australia.
Professor Salim Abdool Karim receives the SA Medical Research Council’s Platinum Lifetime Achievement Award.While South Africa has made impressive progress in its HIV response, the spread of the disease has yet to be controlled, says leading UKZN AIDS scientist, Professor Salim Abdool Karim, who was named as a recipient of the SA Medical Research Council’s (SAMRC) Platinum Lifetime Achievement Award for ‘excellence in research’ this year.
Professors Ruth Teer-Tomaselli and Keyan Tomaselli become Lifelong Fellows of SACOMM.Professor Keyan Tomaselli and Professor Ruth Teer-Tomaselli of the Centre for Communication, Media and Society (CCMS) were recently made Lifelong Fellows of the South African Communication Association (SACOMM).
Professor Kovin Naidoo.UKZN’s Professor in Optometry, Professor Kovin Naidoo, is to implement a research programme with the aim of measuring the implications of correcting ageing near sight (presbyopia) with regard to productivity and vision-related quality of life assessments.
From left: Professor Kwesi Kwaa Prah, Dr Langa Khumalo and Professor Phalandwa Mulaudzi.UKZN’s Language Planning and Development Office hosted the inaugural bi-annual Language Research Symposium on the Howard College campus to provide a platform for academics involved in various language projects across all the four Colleges to review progress on the implementation of the University’s Language Policy and Plan.
Ms Frances Chisholm with Professor Albert Modi outside the Rabie Saunders Building.United States Consul-General based in Durban, Ms Frances Chisholm, visited the School of Agricultural, Earth and Environmental Sciences (SAEES), spending an afternoon with staff from the School and visiting facilities at the Ukulinga Research Farm, the Controlled Environment Facility (CEF) and the Rabie Saunders Building.
Poet Ms Sindiswa Busuku-Mathese reads her prize-winning entry.Ms Sindiswa Busuku-Mathese, who completed her Masters in Creative Writing degree at UKZN under the supervision of Dr Kobus Moolman, was runner-up for the prestigious Sol Plaatje European Union (EU) Poetry award.
Poetry Africa participants on stage. The finale of the 19th Poetry Africa Festival – organised by UKZN’s Centre for Creative Arts (CCA) within the College of Humanities – was held at the Rivertown Beerhall Gallery, a satellite of the Durban Art Gallery.
Dr Shahidul Islam (left) and Mr Aminu Mohammed at work in the lab.PhD candidate in the School of Life Sciences, Mr Aminu Mohammed, will present his research results at the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) World Diabetes Congress taking place in Vancouver, Canada, from 30 November to 4 December.
Knitting classes at UKZN Trade School.The first Trade School, hosted by a small group of staff and students under the aegis of the Paulo Freire project of the Centre for Adult Education in the School of Education, was held recently on the Pietermaritzburg campus.
From left: Mr Vishal Surbun, Ms Tamylyn Mackenzie, Professor Marita Carnelley, Ms Joy Ndlovu and Mr Bheki Chili.
UKZN Lecturer, Ms Luthando Ngema (front row, right), with ARROWSA participants at the Stoke Dameral Community College.Ms Luthando Ngema, a Lecturer within the Department of Media and Cultural Studies in the School of Arts, recently embarked on an exciting three-week intercultural experience.
Delegates of the 4th Environmental Law Association Post Graduate Conference.Research presented at a postgraduate conference at UKZN contributed to the body of knowledge on legal aspects relating to issues such as climate change, waste disposal and renewable energies, providing crucial input to possible solutions to global environmental problems.
Ms Rivona Harricharan.
Dentistry students with patients at the Health Day.First, second and fourth year Medical students together with their final year Dentistry colleagues screened about 100 people for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, TB, and HIV and provided education on oral health and general hygiene practices as their contribution on Health Day.
Mr Lungani J Mthethwa captivated the delegates with his sensational presentation.The inaugural Disability Research Indaba held at the Westville Country Club was made possible through the efforts of UKZN’s Disability Support Unit (DSU), the Student Services Division, the Corporate Relations Division, the UKZN HIV/AIDS Programme and The Carl and Emily Fuchs Foundation.
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Panellists: Dr Terence Nombembe, Mrs Vanuja Maharaj, Mr Sandile Zungu and Mrs Jane Meyerowitz.
Professor Theagarten Lingham-Soliar. Honorary Professor of Life Sciences at UKZN, Professor Theagarten Lingham-Soliar, has published Volume II of his book: The Vertebrate Integument, Structure, Design and Function, which includes part of his work challenging some of the hypotheses on the widely-accepted theory that birds evolved from dinosaurs.
UKZN’s Dr Lloyd Baiyegunhi with one of the conference participants.
Professor Albert Modi (left) and Professor Roland Schulze with Dr Jennifer Molwanta of the Water Research Commission at the workshop in Kenya.Professor Albert Modi and Emeritus Professor Roland Schulze of the School of Agricultural, Earth and Environmental Sciences (SAEES) were among five South Africans who participated in a Network of African Science Academies (NASAC) workshop on the topic of Improving the Management of Water Resources for Sustainable Development in Africa and the Americas.
Dr Jacqueline van Wyk.UKZN’s School of Clinical Medicine Lecturer, Dr Jacqueline van Wyk, recently became the first woman of colour to be awarded the 2015 South African Association of Health Professions Educators (SAAHE) Distinguished Teachers’ Award.
Mr Clayton Hazvinei Vhumbunu at the 4th annual China-Africa Think Tanks Forum.UKZN PhD student in International Relations, Mr Clayton Hazvinei Vhumbunu, attended the 4th annual China-Africa Think Tanks Forum (CATTF IV) presented by the South African Department of International Relations and Co-operation...
The wedding of Ms Olufunke Fajinmi and Mr Olaoluwa Olarewaju Omoniyi was celebrated on the Pietermaritzburg campus.Two postgraduate students in the College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science (CAES) got married recently after meeting in 2013 through mutual friends and fellow students, and enjoying a common passion for the scientific fields in which they are studying.
Grade 2 pupils learn the importance of leading healthy lifestyles.
Professor Elelwani Ramugondo at the public lecture. 
Winners at the 2015 Young Health Scientists Research Symposium.
From left: Dr Subeshini Moodley, Dr Lauren Dyll-Myklebust, Dr Nicola Jones and Professor Ruth Teer-Tomaselli.
Mrs Debbie Fewster.Occupational Therapy credentialing staff member, Mrs Debbie Fewster, won second prize at the annual College of Health Sciences Research Symposium for her study titled: “Experiences and Coping Strategies of Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder”.
Dr Thameshree Naidu.
Nursing students and academics promote REACH.
Nursing students with their Lecturer Mrs Ann Jarvis.