25 April 2018
Volume: 6
Issue: 21
Distinguished Teachers’ Awardee Professor Guegium Kana signs the book of records.

Distinguished Teacher Uses Web 2.0 Technologies to Enhance Teaching

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Professor Guegium Kana has been awarded a Distinguished Teachers’ Award for 2017 in recognition of his innovative teaching methods and harnessing of information technology.

Dr Preshanthan Moodley graduates with his PhD in Microbiology with the support of his family.

Master of All Trades

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Award-winning filmmaker Dr Preshanthan Moodley obtained his PhD in the field of Science at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN).

Dr Justine Nasejje walks across the graduation stage to get her PhD in Statistics.

Statistics PhD Graduate Earns Plaudits for Women in Science

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Ugandan-born Dr Justine Nasejje graduated with a PhD in Statistics for research that has drawn international attention in her field and earned her invitations to a number of scientific meetings, including one in June in the United States.

Ms Athandwe Paca graduated with her Masters in Chemistry.

Achieving Summa Cum Laude Despite Loss – Chemistry Graduate’s Masters Triumph

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Ms Athandwe Paca graduated summa cum laude with Masters in Chemistry and had her work, which she completed within a year, published, despite losing her father late last year.

Ms Kiosha Bhikraj graduates with her BSc Honours in Genetics, cum laude.

DNA Girl Passes Cum Laude

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While other teenage girls were searching the internet for the latest beauty and fashion trends, Ms Kiosha Bhikraj was looking for DNA extraction kits.

A proud Mzwakhe Magagula graduated with his BSc Honours in Statistics, cum laude.

Magical Numbers, Mzwakhe Graduates Cum Laude

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Maths boffin, Mr Mzwakhe Magagula, graduated cum laude with Honours in Statistics.

Ms Jeanette van Rooyen graduates with her BSc Honours in Chemistry (cum laude) with her family by her side.

A Marie Curie in the Making

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Hard work and effort paid off for Ms Jeanette Van Rooyen who graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science Honours in Chemistry.

Mr Nkosiyapha Buthelezi gets hooded as he graduates with his BSc Honours in Statistics.

Statistics Honours Graduate has a Professional Football Dream

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Mr Nkosiyapha Mthunzi Buthelezi graduated cum laude with Honours in Applied Statistics. He said graduating in front of the multitudes was a rewarding moment for his hard work, dedication and commitment.

Ms Nabeelah Abdul graduated with her BSc Honours in Chemistry with the support of her family.

A Shining Star - Nabeelah Abdul

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Ms Nabeelah Abdul’s dream of being a shining star and achieving results that were above average, came true when she graduated cum laude with Honours in Chemistry.
Distinguished Teachers’ Awardee Professor Naven Chetty with his family at Graduation.

Distinguished Teacher Brings Out the Best in His Students

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Professor Naven Chetty, Acting Dean for Teaching and Learning in the College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science (CAES) received the Distinguished Teachers’ Award (DTA) from...

Dr Nigel Hicks, downhill mountain biker champion.

Geology a Family Affair for Downhill Mountain Biking Champion and PhD Graduate

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Downhill mountain biking world champion and Chairperson of the KwaZulu-Natal Gravity Mountain Biking, Dr Nigel Hicks, graduated with a PhD in Geology, becoming the third Geology PhD graduate in his family.

Ms Sthabile Mavundla gets hooded as she graduates with her BSc in Environmental Sciences.

Television Dream in Reach for Science Graduate

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Ms Sthabile Mavundla, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Life Science at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, is well on her way to a career...

With his family by his side, Mr Stuart Demmer graduated with BSc Honours in Ecological Sciences, summa cum laude.

A Lover of Nature and Science

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Visits to his grandparents’ farm inspired Mr Stuart Demmer to pursue studies in Ecological Sciences.

Mr Lindokuhle Ntombela raises a fist in the air as he receives his BSc Honours in Physics, summa cum laude.

The Not So Ordinary Physicist

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Graduating in Physics at Honours level is something out of the ordinary! And that extraordinary feat was achieved by Mr Lindokuhle Ntombela.

Mr Azande Langa graduates with his BSc in Applied Maths and Stats.

An Inspirational Aspiring Statistician

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Aspiring statistician Mr Azande Leon Langa’s love of numbers and solving mathematical problems inspired him to study towards a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics and Statistics.

Mr Devin Pelser graduates with his BSc in Computer Science and Maths.

Summa Cum Laude Graduate Aims for a Future in Artificial Intelligence

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Mr Devin Pelser graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.

Ms Mulalo Thavhana graduated with her Masters in Agrometeorology with her family by her side.

Agrometeorology Masters Graduate a First for her Family

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Ranked among the few Agrometeorology graduates in the country, Ms Mulalo Thavhana has obtained a Master of Science in Agriculture at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.