25 April 2018
Volume: 6
Issue: 22
Dr Elizabeth Martiny graduated with her PhD in Religion and Theology.

UKZN’s Oldest Graduate’s Tale of Grace and Great Triumph

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Dr Elizabeth Martiny graduated with a PhD in Religion and Theology from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. At 71-years-old, she is the oldest graduate from the University.

Ms Kayleigh Paige Gemmell graduates summa cum laude with her Bachelor of Arts (Honours).

Honours Graduate Research Looks at Notions of Hyperrealism in Animation

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Ms Kayleigh Paige Gemmell graduated summa cum laude with Honours in Bachelor of Arts at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) for research that looked into notions of hyperrealism, a concept that is actively explored through the animated medium and championed by animation industries such as Walt Disney Studios.

Mr Steve Tai Oladosu graduates with his Masters in Social Sciences cum laude.

Masters Graduate tackles Religion, Conflict and Peacebuilding in Africa

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Pastor with the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Mr Steve Tai Oladosu, graduated cum laude with Masters in Social Sciences (Conflict Transformation and Peace Studies) at the University of KwaZulu-Natal for research that looked into the role of the church in building peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) from 2001 to 2016.

Ms Mathabo Duma graduates with her Masters in Arts.

Masters Graduate looks at Brand Engagement of Facebook

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Ms Mathabo Duma graduated with her Masters in Arts at the University of KwaZulu-Natal for research that explored the engagement of students with brands on social media platforms.

Mr Lungelo Nzuza with his grandmother Mrs Zalelaphi Ndovozi MaNxumalo Nzuza.

Against All Odds

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A young KwaZulu-Natal man pursued the field of Law after his father was unfairly detained in 1995.

UKZN staffer and filmmaker Mr Michael Hatton graduates with his Masters in Arts.

Renowned Filmmaker Graduates with Masters from UKZN

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UKZN staffer and renowned South African filmmaker Mr Michael Hatton graduated with a Masters in Arts at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN).

Professor Shanta Balgobind Singh (second left) with Doctoral graduates Dr Lawrence Musa Zondi, Dr Aden Dejene Tolla and Dr Siyanda Dlamini.

Criminology and Forensic Studies Doctoral Graduates

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The Criminology and Forensic Studies discipline within the School of Applied Human Sciences celebrated the success of three of their staff members who graduated with their PhDs from the University of KwaZulu-Natal.

Ms Vyonne Hohls graduates with her Masters in Arts.

Masters Graduate Explores Representation of Women in Hollywood Film Musicals

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Displaying a passion for film and the film industry, Ms Vyonne Hohls focused her research on how women have been represented in Hollywood film musicals, earning her a Masters in Arts at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.

Ms Mellisa Muchena graduated with her Master of Arts.

Media Student Graduates with Masters in Arts

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Research into the contentious #FeesMustFall movement earned Ms Mellisa Muchena a Master of Arts.
Dr Shaaista Moosa graduates with her PhD in Education from UKZN.

Need for Male Teachers in Foundation Phase Explored in PhD Research

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Dr Shaaista Moosa graduated with a PhD in Education. Her research explored the need for male teachers within the Foundation Phase (FP) of schooling.

Mr Muhammad Reza Ebrahim graduates with his Masters in Education.

Masters Graduate Explores Potential Contribution of Rumi’s Work to Adult Education

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School Principal Mr Muhammad Reza Ebrahim graduated with a Masters in Education. Ebrahim’s dissertation explored the potential contribution of Jalaludin Rumi’s (1207-1273) work to Freirean emancipatory adult education.

UKZN SRC members celebrate their graduation onstage.

UKZN SRC Members Celebrate Graduation Success

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Six University of KwaZulu-Natal Student Representative Council (SRC) members graduated with degrees.

Ms Awo Quartey, who graduated with her Masters in Social Science, is congratulated by her parents.

Masters Graduate Explores the use of LinkedIn for Recruitment in Study

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Ms Awo Quartey graduated with Masters in Social Science from the University of KwaZulu-Natal for research that explored the use of LinkedIn for employment recruitment.

Mr Warwick Jones graduates with his Masters in Arts, cum laude.

Masters Cum Laude Graduate Researches Norwegian Television Show Skam

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Research on a Norwegian television show earned Mr Warwick Jones a cum laude for his Masters in Arts at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.

Teacher Development Studies Masters students celebrate with their supervisors.

Dedication and Commitment Pays Off for 11 Teacher Development Studies Masters Students

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The Teacher Development Studies Department at the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Pietermaritzburg campus are proud of the achievements of 11 students who graduated with Masters in Education.

Siblings Philisiwe and Thandokuhle Magwanyana.

Masters in Education: A Family Achievement

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It was a family affair at the University of KwaZulu-Natal Graduation in Pietermaritzburg for the Magwanyana family when three members achieved Masters in Education.

Ms Kate Wilkinson graduates with her Masters in Arts.

Masters Graduate Looks at the Role of Women within the Superhero Genre

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Ms Kate Wilkinson graduated with a Masters in Arts at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) for her research that delved into the role of women within the superhero genre.

Mr Melikhaya Noqamza graduated with his Bachelor of Visual Arts (Honours) from UKZN.

Honours Graduate Looks at Augmented Reality in Research

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Research into how a new form of technology contributes to the preservation of traditional forms of visual arts earned Mr Melikhaya Noqamza, a Bachelor of Visual Arts (Honours) at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.