Delighted at graduating cum laude with BSc Honours degrees in Statistics are (from left) Ms Lungile Mkhize, Mr Sibusiso Gumede and Ms Nobuhle Mchunu. Statistics show that Ms Lungile Mkhize, Mr Sibusiso Gumede and Ms Nobuhle Mchunu are no slouches when it comes to academic achievement!
Minister for Higher Education and Training, Dr Blade Nzimande, congratulating four of the 128 PhDs who graduated from UKZN’s College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science.UKZN’s College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science (CAES) once again made a significant contribution to South Africa’s much-needed brain pool of highly-qualified Science, Technology and Engineering specialists, awarding an impressive 128 PhDs out of a university total of 350 during this year’s Graduation ceremonies.
UKZN’s African Centre for Crop Improvement (ACCI) had 14 students receive their PhDs for research into Plant Breeding.UKZN’s African Centre for Crop Improvement (ACCI) produced a bumper crop of doctoral candidates at this year’s Graduation ceremony, with 14 students from nine different African countries receiving PhDs for their Plant Breeding research.
Mr Khayelihle Mkhize fulfilled his family’s dreams when he graduated with a Bachelor of Agricultural Management degree.Mr Khayelihle Mkhize, who received a bursary through a Mandela Day 67 Minutes Campaign, has graduated with a Bachelor of Agricultural Management degree.
Ms Lulama Gumbi, who was awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics, is congratulated by her aunt and uncle, Mrs Phumelele Ntombela-Nzimande and Dr Blade Nzimande.There is a wealth of opportunities in the field of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, says Ms Lulama Gumbi, who was awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics from UKZN.
Ms Sinothando Mtolo is congratulated by her proud aunt and mother for having graduated as the top BSc Honours student in Chemistry on the Pietermaritzburg campus.Ms Sinothando Mtolo graduated with a BSc Honours degree in Chemistry after overcoming challenges that included a lack of funds and an unexpected pregnancy, turning apparent obstacles into triumphs – and collecting accolades along the way.
Dr Morgan Pfeiffer researched the ecology and conservation of the Cape Vulture to earn herself a PhD in Zoology.Research by doctoral graduate Dr Morgan Pfeiffer of the United States on aspects of the ecology and conservation of the Cape Vulture in communal farmland in the Eastern Cape is already contributing to management of these birds and their habitats through science-based solutions.
Mr Khayelihle Ncama overcame a disadvantaged background to obtain his MSc in Agriculture cum laude.Mr Khayelihle Ncama, whose journey to academic success started in rural Ezinqoleni in southern KwaZulu-Natal, completed his MSc degree in Agriculture cum laude in minimum time and has published his research in the high impact Journal of Food Engineering.
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Masters and PhD graduates from the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science are ready to offer their professional services in scarce skill areas.UKZN’s School of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science has launched a fresh cohort of urgently needed scarce skill professionals into the marketplace.
A former Science Foundation Programme student, Dr Vince Ndou, graduated with a PhD in Plant Breeding.
Mr Stuart Demmer’s proud parents and grandmother were on hand when he graduated with a BSc degree in Ecology summa cum laude..jpg)
Top Physics student Mr Njabulo Mbanjwa who graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree.
Looks like, feels like, smells like! Dr Courtney Marneweck taking rhino dung odour samples as part of her PhD research.Innovative research – which made international headlines - on how white rhinoceroses utilise olfactory communication, transmitting key information via the odours of their dung, secured Dr Courtney Marneweck a PhD in Ecological Sciences.
Mr Kevin Kantize’s family were on hand to congratulate him when he graduated cum laude with a BSc in Chemistry and Chemical Technology.An eight kilometre walk to UKZN’s Pietermaritzburg campus each weekday was among challenges overcome by Burundian student Mr Kevin Kantize on the road to his cum laude BSc in Chemistry and Chemical Technology degree.
Mr Nhlakanipho Mbambo who graduated cum laude with a BSc degree in Crop and Horticultural Sciences.Being an orphan and often not having money for food were some of the serious challenges Mr Nhlakanipho Mbambo had to overcome on the road to completing his BSc degree in Crop and Horticultural Sciences, which was awarded cum laude.
Mr Martyn Drabik-Hamshare with “Captain Skyhawk”, one of the leopard tortoises he used for his telemetry study. 
Left: PhD graduate Dr Mizan Tesfay Abraha of Ethiopia. Right: Tef growing under dry-land conditions on the outskirts of Axum in northern Ethiopia.A plant breeder from Ethiopia, Dr Mizan Tesfay Abraha, has been awarded a PhD for her research on Tef (Eragrostis Tef) – a crop of vital importance to food security in Ethiopia, yet one which is notoriously challenging to breed via traditional crossing techniques.
Dr Moses Chibesa was awarded a PhD for work done on the ecology of the trumpeter hornbill.Research on aspects of the ecology of the trumpeter hornbill (Bycanistes Bucinator) across urban-forest mosaics in KwaZulu-Natal, resulted in Zambian national Dr Moses Chibesa receiving his PhD in Ecological Sciences.
Twenty-eight years after being awarded his previous degree, Mr Oelof Kruger graduated with an MSc in Physics summa cum laude.Twenty-eight years after being awarded his previous qualification – a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at the then Vaal Triangle Technikon - Mr Oelof Kruger graduated with an MSc in Physics summa cum laude.
Dr Mervin Chetty, seen here with family members, graduated with a PhD in Computer Science after a 10-year struggle to complete his undergraduate degree.
Former DRC Army Officer, Mr George Ilangila, who was awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Community Nutrition from UKZN.Mr George Ilangila, formerly a Senior Army Officer in the conflict-ravaged Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), received his Postgraduate Diploma in Community Nutrition more than 27 years after completing his first degree in the country of his birth.
Dr Yvette Ehlers Smith was awarded her PhD in Ecological Sciences for research on the impact of changing land use on biodiversity.
BSc Honours graduate Mr Jashan Naicker - a top student in Physics on the Pietermaritzburg campus.
