Mr Lungani Mthethwa graduates with his Masters in Social Sciences.
Mr Siyabonga Nxumalo.
Dr Beatrice Umubyeyi and her supervisor Professor Maheshvari Naidu. 
Ms Gina Coetzee with her supervisor, Dr Eliza Govender. Research on the knowledge, attitudes and perceptions young women have on sexual and reproductive health earned a graduate a Masters in Social Sciences degree.
Dr Yonela Scina graduates with her PhD in Anthropology from UKZN. Dr Yonela Scina graduated with a PhD in Anthropology from UKZN despite a struggle with depression and health problems while she was pregnant.
Dr Carol Mitchel challenges teaching and learning in her research.Critical Reflection in Service Learning: The Construction of the Good Citizen, is the title of a thesis by UKZN staffer and doctoral graduate Dr Carol Mitchell of the School of Social Sciences in the College of Humanities.
Dr Clayton Hazvinei Vhumbunu who graduated with a PhD in International Relations. 
South African theatre director, impresario and high profile arts personality Themi Venturas has graduated from UKZN with a Master of Arts degree.One of South Africa's leading theatre directors and personalities, Themi Venturas, graduated with a Masters of Arts degree for his research titled: In Search of the Water: Interrogating Intercultural Performance with a Special Focus on Examining my Role in the Making of The Last Anniversary (2014).
Dr Sibonsile Zibande graduates with a PhD in Education. 
Ms Sana Ebrahim.Fascination with a nature-themed performance by deaf pavement poets was the motivation behind the choice of research for a master’s degree by the co-founder of the Green Heart Movement and one of UKZN’s Top 40 Most Inspiring Students, Ms Sana Ebrahim.
Dr Lebala Kolobe receives her PhD in Science Education.UKZN staff member Dr Lebala Kolobe went from humble beginnings to great heights in obtaining her PhD in Science Education from UKZN.
New mom and Masters in Education cum laude graduate Ms Erin Rae Ballard. 
UKZN staff member Dr Bridget Campbell graduates with her PhD in Education.UKZN staff member Dr Bridget Campbell, graduated with a PhD in Education following research about how she can use her past experiences and influences on her teaching to explore possibilities for her future practice.
