Quantum information processing and communications expert, Professor Francesco Petruccione, was awarded a Fellowship by UKZN.South African Research Chair in Quantum Information Processing and Communication, Professor Francesco Petruccione of UKZN’s Centre for Quantum Technology, was awarded a Fellowship of the University of KwaZulu-Natal during this year’s College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science's Graduation Ceremony.
UKZN Lecturer Dr Mayshree Bejaichand is the first female to be awarded a PhD in Land Surveying. 
MSc cum laude graduate, Ms Heather Prince is flanked by her father Colin and husband Andrew.UKZN Astrophysics student Ms Heather Prince, who graduated with a Master’s degree in Applied Mathematics (cum laude), leaves for Princeton University in the United States soon to pursue a PhD in Astrophysics.
Ms Judie Magura, with her family, received an MSc in Chemistry cum laude.
The top-achieving trio, BSc summa cum laude graduates (from left) Ms Kajal Reedoy, Ms Shinese Ashokcoomar and Ms Jananee Padaychee.
Dr Jeanetta Selier gained her PhD in Biology for research done on the Greater Mapungubwe Transfrontier Conservation Area elephant population.
UKZN Developmental Lecturer, Dr Sivuyile Mgobhozi graduated with a PhD in Financial Mathematics.
Newly-capped relativist Astrophysicists, who researched the nature and effects of gravity, (from left) Dr Apratim Ganguly, Mr Didier Kileba Matondo and Dr Maombi Mkenyeleye.UKZN’s Astrophysics and Cosmology Research Unit (ACRU) has produced three exceptional Relativists who graduated with postgraduate Science degrees.
Lauren Hoyer’s family were her most enthusiastic supporters when she gained a PhD in Geology.
MSc in Biology cum laude graduate, Ms Michel Bengston.
UKZN Lecturer Dr Jared Padayachee gained his PhD in Mechanical Engineering. 
Dr Animu Mohammed (right) with his supervisor, Professor Shahidul Islam.Nigerian born Dr Aminu Mohammed was awarded his PhD in Biochemistry for his thesis which examined antioxidative and antidiabetic effects of some African medicinal plants in order to discover novel anti-diabetic compounds...
UKZN Lecturer and Mechanical Engineering PhD graduate, Dr Shaniel Davrajh (left) with his supervisor Professor Glen Bright.Lecturer Dr Shaniel Davrajh, who graduated with a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, described the achievement as a ‘process of handling doubt’, while admitting it was not an easy task. He says the excellent support structure he had during his studies helped him pull through.
Dr Siphiwe Gumede is congratulated by his supervisor, Professor Mike Savage. 
Mr Sipho Madonsela, CEO of the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) was the guest speaker at UKZN’s School of Engineering Graduation ceremony.Mr Sipho Madonsela, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) since October 2014, was the guest speaker at the graduation ceremony of UKZN’s School of Engineering. As a mechanical engineering alumni of the university, it was fitting that Madonsela could share his experience and advice with the newest generation of aspiring Engineers.
Proud supervisor Dr Clinton Bemont (left) with Shuvay Singh and Peter Sinclair (right). 
Mr Lance Oom received the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) award for the best Engineering student.A stellar academic career, is how one would describe the achievements of Mr Lance Oom whilst at UKZN. Oom graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering at the School of Engineering’s graduation ceremony.
Top student in the Discipline of Chemical Engineering and summa cum laude graduate Mr Kashmeel Bisseru. Chemical Engineering student, Kashmeel Bisseru graduated summa cum laude, the only student in his class to achieve such honours.
With her proud parents as her biggest fans, Astrophysicist Dr Kenda Knowles already has a string of prestigious awards under her belt.
Mr Brandon Koekemoer is congratulated by Professor Ross Robinson on the conferment of his BSc Honours degree in Computer Science summa cum laude.
David Shiller, proudly supported by his family, was awarded a summa cum laude Honours degree in Computer Science.From when he was a youngster, summa cum laude graduate Mr David Shiller enjoyed the challenge of understanding how complex problems could be abstracted into simple concepts, so it was no surprise to anyone who knew him when after matriculating from Westville Boys High School he registered for a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Computer Science at UKZN.
Supervisors Professor Corrie Schoeman and Dr Dalene Vosloo were full of praise for Samantha Naidoo (centre), who received her PhD in Biology. Newly-capped PhD graduand, Dr Samantha Naidoo, has always been fascinated by the remarkable life that has evolved on earth and this led to her doctorate in Biology, focusing on the the effect of wastewater treatment works on the foraging ecology, haematology, detoxification organs and reproduction in an urban adapter – the Banana Bat (Neoromicia nana).
Mr Andrew Clark’s obsession with gaming contributed to his study success - a summa cum laude BSc Honours degree in Computer Science.
Newly-capped Dr Gill Hendry, who embarked on a PhD in Statistics. 
Dr Jaco Gericke graduated with a PhD in Bioresources Engineering.
Mr Neil Sirbadhoo graduated with an MSc degree in Construction Management.Mr Neil Sirbadhoo graduated with a Master of Science degree in Construction Management after researching the impacts of implementing lean tools and techniques by construction project managers during the construction phase of public sector projects, which are aimed at achieving the successful delivery of the programme.
Mr Denver Naidoo received his BSc in Applied Chemistry in record time.