Dr Nomusa Shezi.Medical Student Awarded Rhodes Scholarship
Final year Medical student at UKZN, 24-year-old Mr Kumeren Govender, has been awarded a 2018 Rhodes Scholarship for travel, living and study expenses at Oxford University in England.
Dr Nomusa Shezi.
Mr Kumeren Govender.
Professor Bernard de Meyer during his inaugural lecture.Contemporary Francophone African Literature Focus of Inaugural Lecture
Contemporary Francophone African Literature: How a Joking Cousin Became the Storyteller, was the title of an inaugural lecture given on the Pietermaritzburg campus by Professor Bernard de Meyer of the School of Arts.
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Smarties Award winners (from left): Mr Riaan Grobbelaar, Mrs Debbie Heustice, Ms Jolene Laas, Mr Peter Cheadle, Ms Ann Jack and Mr Ashley Wood.Smarties Awards for UKZN’s info4africa
info4africa - a Centre of UKZN’s School of Applied Human Sciences - and technology partner Always Active Technologies’ (AAT) mobile health solution, recently won awards in three categories at the Mobile Marketing Association’s (MMA) prestigious Smarties Awards held in Gauteng.
Plastic nurdles on uShaka beach in Durban.UKZN Research Proving Relevant Following Plastic Pellet Spill in Durban Harbour
A documentary on the Carte Blanche TV show last year featuring UKZN researchers has proved relevant in terms of warning of the dangers of microplastic spills following the devastating storm which struck greater Durban on 16 October this year.
College of Law and Management Studies staff.College of Law and Management Studies Staff Excel Academically
The College of Law and Management Studies recently hosted a celebratory lunch in honour of staff member Dr Cecile Gerwel-Proches who received a Distinguished Teacher Award as well as colleagues who graduated with PhDs this year.
NAOC’s Professor Jun Yan (seated left) with UKZN Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Albert van Jaarsveld (seated right) and representatives of UKZN, the Chinese Embassy and the NAOC at the signing of the MOA.UKZN/National Astronomical Observatory China MOA Enhances Collaboration
The Director General of the National Astronomical Observatory China (NAOC) Professor Jun Yan visited UKZN during which he signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Albert van Jaarsveld.
UKZN and UCL research collaborators.Research Partnership Aims to Improve Approach to Congenital Disorders Care
UKZN and University College London (UCL) representatives met recently for talks on joint research ventures that will hopefully lead to South Africa being able to improve relevant interventions for the care and prevention of congenital disorders (CDs).
From left: Mr Lloyd Gordon, Mr Wellington Samatanda, Ms Serini Reddy, Mr Damon Pelser, Mr Vanoshan Ramdhani, Ms Ayesha Khan, and InQubate Director, Ms Suvina Singh.
Physiotherapy students and academics during an interactive session on the Westville campus.Physiotherapy Students Share their DCTP Experiences
Fourth-year students from the Discipline of Physiotherapy shared their Decentralised Clinical Training Programme (DCTP) experiences with third year colleagues in the School of Health Sciences (SHS) during an interactive session on the Westville campus.
Staff and students at the Maths FET farewell and excellence awards function.School of Education Holds Maths FET Farewell for Students
The Mathematics Discipline within the School of Education held its third annual Maths Further Education and Training (FET) farewell on the Edgewood campus.
From left: Ms Lyndel Captain, Dr Rudi Kimmie and Ms Sanele Khanyezi,
Some of the attendees at the Young Men’s Forum.
From left: Dr Albert van Jaarsveld, UKZN Vice-Chancellor and Principal; Dr Pravin Thakur of Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Mr Ntuthuko Zwane of Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Professor Indresan Govender.Inaugural Lecture Focuses on a Multidisciplinary Approach to Understanding Granular Flows
Even though granular materials are extremely ubiquitous (second only to water) in industry with mining alone accounting for up to 50% of South Africa’s (SA’s) economy, a complete understanding of how rock and slurry flow within the enormous processing machines...
Attendees at the PGDip in Financial Planning launch.Financial Planning Postgraduate Diploma Launch a Success
Financial industry practitioners and prospective students attended the launch of the School of Accounting, Economics and Finance’s (SAEF) Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning.
Professor Busisiwe Ncama.College of Health Sciences Welcomes New Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Professor Busisiwe Ncama attended the final day of the College of Health Sciences (CHS) Research Symposium as the College’s new Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Head.
Professor Andrew Forbes delivering his keynote presentation at the Postgraduate Research and Innovation Day.Industry, Arts and Innovation Unite for Postgraduate Research Day
The College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science (CAES) at UKZN hosted its seventh annual Postgraduate Research and Innovation Day on the Westville campus attracting more than 700 participants including presenters, exhibitors, judges, academics, students and guests.
Mr Stanford Praise Ntimba.Physiotherapy Student Nominated for Music Award
Fourth-year Physiotherapy student Mr Stanford Praise Ntimba’s album has been nominated for the 2017 Mpumalanga Gospel Music Awards (MGOMA17) being announced on 10 December.
Ms Bernice Bancole with supervisor Professor Mark Laing at this year’s Southern African Society for Plant Pathology Congress.PhD Candidate’s Presentation at International Conference Earns Praise
UKZN Plant Pathology PhD candidate Ms Bernice Bancole has received praise for a presentation she made at the 22nd Meeting and Scientific Conference of the African Association of Insect Scientists (AAIS) in Sudan.
UKZN academics with the delegation from Malawi.
Speakers at the exiting students programme.Students Learn about Life in the World of Work
Final year students in the College of Health Sciences (CHS) enjoyed a fun-filled and informative day at the annual Exit Orientation and Graduate Recruitment Programme on the Westville campus.
Student Services Wellness Day.Student Services Division Hosts Staff Wellness Event
UKZN’s Student Services Division (SSD) successfully hosted its annual staff wellness event to promote and encourage staff members to take protective measures to avert the onset or worsening of an illness or disease as well as to adopt healthier lifestyles - including financial wellness.
From left: Professor Thomas Konrad, Mr Perfect Privilege Chifoto, Dr Kathy Arbuckle, Ms Caroline Birch and Mr Eloff Pretorius. Science-Inspired Art at Postgraduate Research Day
An exhibit of seven pieces of art based on postgraduate research at UKZN’s College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science (CAES) was a feature of the College’s Postgraduate Research and Innovation Day which attracted more than 700 participants.
First man Tony Goston (left) and first lady June Watson at the prize giving ceremony.Run was Fun for Everyone
Fun and exercise were the dominant factors at the annual College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science’s Fun Run at South Beach in Durban.
In This Issue
- First Ever KZN Black Female Neurosurgeon at UKZN
- Medical Student Awarded Rhodes Scholarship
- UKZN Fostering Relationships between Industry and Academia
- Contemporary Francophone African Literature Focus of Inaugural Lecture
- Inaugural Lecture Focuses on a Multidisciplinary Approach to Understanding Granular Flows
- ISikole SezeMfundo Sivakashelwe Amalungu Ohlelo Lokushintshisana Lothisha Nezwe Lase-Germany
- Financial Planning Postgraduate Diploma Launch a Success
- Smarties Awards for UKZN’s info4africa
- College of Health Sciences Welcomes New Deputy Vice-Chancellor
- UKZN Research Proving Relevant Following Plastic Pellet Spill in Durban Harbour
- Industry, Arts and Innovation Unite for Postgraduate Research Day
- College of Law and Management Studies Staff Excel Academically
- Physiotherapy Student Nominated for Music Award
- UKZN/National Astronomical Observatory China MOA Enhances Collaboration
- PhD Candidate’s Presentation at International Conference Earns Praise
- Research Partnership Aims to Improve Approach to Congenital Disorders Care
- Malawian Delegates on a Benchmarking Visit to UKZN
- Research Day Promotes Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Students Learn about Life in the World of Work
- Physiotherapy Students Share their DCTP Experiences
- Student Services Division Hosts Staff Wellness Event
- School of Education Holds Maths FET Farewell for Students
- Science-Inspired Art at Postgraduate Research Day
- Engineers Explore their Photographic Creativity!
- Run was Fun for Everyone
- First Love Yourself and CHASU host Successful Young Men’s Forum
