20 April 2018
Volume: 6
Issue: 15
PhD graduate Dr Sphumelele Ndlovu poses with the book he wrote.

A Science Dream from the Stars

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Dr Sphumelele Ndlovu graduated with a PhD in Engineering at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, an accolade he claimed was by no means a final destination on his trajectory.

Ms Yanga Mdleleni graduated with her Masters in Biology.

Scientist Driven to Make Social Change

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Ms Yanga Mdleleni was proud to have graduated cum laude with a Masters degree in Biological Sciences.

Mr Mikhail Narsai received his Masters in Mechanical Engineering with his family by his side.

MSc Mechanical Engineering Cum Laude Graduate – Mikhail Narsai Stands Proud!

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The internationally accredited Mechanical Engineering degree at the University of KwaZulu-Natal is greatly sought after by aspiring engineers.  One such proud aspirant was Mr Mikhail Narsai, who graduated with a Master of Science cum laude.

Ms Silungele Blose received her MSc in Biochemistry with her family by her side.

Biochemistry Masters Graduate is Inspired to Inspire Greatness

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Ms Silungele Nontuthuko Blose lists graduating with Masters in Biochemistry as her greatest achievement.

Ms Thamini Moodley.

Proud Graduate Thamini Moodley receives MSc in Construction Management Summa Cum Laude

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A passion for construction has earned Ms Thamini Moodley a summa cum laude Master’s degree in Construction Management at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Moodley, a quantity surveyor at Saint-Gobain, said working within the construction industry intrigued her curiosity.

Brother and sister Kreesan and Chrysantha Palan both graduated this year.

Siblings Graduate Cum Laude from UKZN

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It was a double celebration for the Palan family when siblings Kreesan and Chrysantha both graduated cum laude from the University of KwaZulu-Natal.

Dr Nirasha Nundkumar received her PhD in Biochemistry with love from her family.

Biochemistry Technician Achieves PhD Triumph

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Senior Biochemistry Laboratory Technician at the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Westville campus, Dr Nirasha Nundkumar, graduated with a PhD in Biochemistry after successfully balancing her full-time duties as a technician with her research on nanomaterials in gene delivery.

Ms Shaista Shah receives her Masters in Chemical Engineering.

Chemical Engineering Graduate, Shaista Shah Celebrates her Hard Earned Achievement

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Ms Shaista Shah graduated with a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.

Mr Mduduzi Zulu received his BSc in Civil Engineering with the support of his family.

Civil Engineer Mduduzi Zulu Graduates Cum Laude

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Mr Mduduzi Zulu felt proud to graduate cum laude as a Civil Engineer at the University of KwaZulu-Natal College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science Graduation ceremony.

Dr Lucretia Ramnath graduates with her PhD in Microbiology and her family by her side.

The Desire to be a Scientist

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During Dr Lucretia Ramnath’s schooling at Danville Park Girls’ High School, she knew she wanted to be a scientist.

Mr Isharlan Pillay graduates with his BSc in Property Development.

Construction Studies Student Graduates Cum Laude

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Mr Isharlan Pillay graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Studies cum laude at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.

Mr Ross Holder.

Ross Holder Graduates with a Computer Engineering Master’s Degree Cum Laude

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High achiever, Mr Ross Holder, has done the Discipline of Electrical, Electronic And Computer Engineering proud by completing his master’s degree cum laude at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.

Ms Arissa Shanganlal is sandwiched in her parents love.

Masters Graduate Contributes to Understanding Durban’s Coastal Environment

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Ms Arissa Shanganlall graduated cum laude with a Masters in Geology after applying her mind to research on a coastal zone that is poorly understood in terms of its response to storm waves and sediment dynamics.

Ms Anathi Nkayi graduates with her Masters in Biology with her friends at her side.

Student’s Success Rooted in Struggle and Determination

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Ms Anathi Nkayi’s greatest achievement was graduating with a Master of Science degree. ‘Graduating with my masters feels like the end of a long journey that required dedication and constant motivation,’ she said.

Mr Shailin Govender receives his BSc in Mechanical Engineering.

Gaming Enthusiast Graduates with a BSc Mechanical Engineering degree, Cum Laude

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Gaming enthusiast and problem solver, Mr Shailin Govender, graduated cum laude in Mechanical Engineering at the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science Graduation ceremony.

Ms Roxanne Munsamy graduates with her Masters in Environmental Sciences.

Conservation and Family Drives Student’s Ambition

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Ms Roxanne Munsamy graduated with a Masters in Environmental Sciences.

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Mechanical Engineering PhD Graduate Fentahun Moges Kasie’s Proud Moment!

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Dr Fentahun Moges Kasie graduated with a PhD in Mechanical Engineering at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.

Ms Naadira Ballim was still beaming after she received her BSc in Civil Engineering.

Naadira Ballim Qualifies as a Civil Engineer

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Ms Naadira Ballim was the proud recipient of a Civil Engineering degree cum laude, at the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Graduation ceremony.

Ms Sharren Peter waves as she graduates with her Honours in Forensic Genetics.

Budding Forensics Analyst Graduates Honours Summa Cum Laude

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Hard work and determination paid off for Ms Sharren Peter, who graduated summa cum laude with an Honours degree in Forensics Genetics.

Dr Kerryn Taylor shares her PhD graduation celebration with her family.

Decade Long Journey to Doctorate

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Hard work paid off for Dr Kerryn Taylor who received a PhD in Molecular Biology.

Dr Sangeetha Venkataraman graduates with her PhD, with her husband Professor Sivakumar Venkataraman and their children at her side.

PhD Graduate Explores Atmospheric Sulphur Dioxide Levels Over South Africa

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Dr Sangeetha Venkataraman graduated with a PhD at the University of KwaZulu-Natal for her research that explored the atmospheric sulphur dioxide levels over South Africa.

Mr Yuvraj Dwarika graduated with his Masters in Mechanical Engineering, supported by his family.

Top Achieving Student Yuvraj Dwarika Graduated with an MSc in Mechanical Engineering!

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Mr Yuvraj Dwarika graduated with a Masters in Science in Mechanical Engineering. Dwarika’s research dealt with undertaking and improving...

Mr Curtis Swanepoel receives his Masters in Civil Engineering.

Curtis Russell Swanepoel - Proud MSc Civil Engineering Graduate

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Hard work paid off for Mr Curtis Swanepoel who graduated with a Master of Science in Civil Engineering.

Mr Riaan Fourie receives his Masters in Mechatronics Engineering with the support of his family.

A Qualified Mechanical Engineer, Riaan Fourie

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Mr Riaan Fourie was the proud recipient of a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering - Mechatronic at the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Graduation.

Dr Ayodele Sunday Oluwole.

Student Graduates with a PhD in Electronic Engineering

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Dr Ayodele Sunday Oluwole graduated with a PhD in Electronic Engineering. The Electronic Engineering student described his journey...

Ms Boitemelo Setlhare graduates with her Masters in Microbiology with her family and supervisors by her side.

Tenacious Student is Climbing Her Way Up

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Ms Boitumelo Setlhare graduated with Masters in Microbiology at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.

Ms Ekuyikeno Umo receives her Masters in Biological Science.

Parasitology a Passion for Masters Graduate

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The Nigerian national attended the Lutheran Senior Science College, and is passionate about the field of parasitology, as parasites are such a huge health challenge in the world. She chose to pursue her postgraduate studies at the University of KwaZulu-Natal after completing her undergraduate degree at the University of Calabar in Nigeria.