29 October 2020
Volume: 8
Issue: 46
Students at UKZN’s World Food Day stand learnt about growing their own food, how to eat a balanced diet and understand food labels and how to shop for healthy food on a limited budget.

First World Food Day Symposium for UKZN

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The College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science (CAES) hosted UKZN’s first celebration of World Food Day with an online symposium, accompanied by a food stand on the Pietermaritzburg campus, aimed at encouraging research and technology for the development of symbiotic ecological food production systems and sustainable food production.

Dr Sooraj Baijnath, the 2020 Bioanalysis Rising Star.

UKZN Scientist Scoops International Award

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Dr Sooraj Baijnath, an honorary research fellow in UKZN’s Discipline of Pharmaceutical Sciences has won the international Bioanalysis Rising Star Award.

Clockwise from top left: Ms Leanne Manas, Ms Anne Githuku-Shongwe, Ms Sinenhlanhla Precious Sikhosana, Ms Zozibini Tunzi and Ms Wendy Dobson.

Maths PhD Candidate Part of Top Women Conference Panel

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Ms Sinenhlanhla Precious Sikhosana participated in a panel at the Standard Bank Top Women Conference where she joined Miss Universe, Ms Zozibini Tunzi; Standard Bank Head of Policy, Advocacy and Sustainability, Ms Wendy Dobson; and United Nations Women South Africa representative, Ms Anne Githuku-Shongwe to discuss how to build a future ready generation.

Poetry Africa competition winners Mr Mjele Msimang (Slam Jam) and Ms Kelsey Thlosane (Open Mic).

Poetry Africa Competition Winners Announced

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Following a weeklong celebration of poetry and poets, the 24th edition of the Poetry Africa festival, hosted by the Centre for Creative Arts (CCA) in the College of Humanities, announced its competition winners during a celebratory closing ceremony.

Highlights from a career guidance event hosted by Education student, Ms Phakamile Mazibuko.

Education Student Launches Foundation and First Career Guidance Event for Learners

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Master’s in Education student, Ms Phakamile Mazibuko has launched her non-profit organisation, the Phakamile Mazibuko Foundation that aims to enhance the lives of young people through various developmental engagements, with priority given to women.
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Media Freedom is Real Freedom

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The release of Anton Harber’s new book, So, for the Record, about state capture, immediately released a hornet’s nest, so to speak.

Newly appointed AFREhealth executive committee member, Professor Fatima Suleman.

Debunking the Myth of Artemisia Annua for the Treatment of COVID-19

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African Forum for Research and Education in Health (AFREhealth) investigators from across the globe recently published a paper in the prestigious scientific Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene assessing the bioactive compounds, pharmacological and immunological effects, and traditional uses for the derivative Artemisia annua (A. annua) found in the medicinal herb Artemisia spp. which has been proposed as a possible treatment for COVID-19.

UKZN’s Siyanqoba 2020 Mathematics teams.

Maths Boffins Battle it out Despite COVID-19 Restrictions

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Emeritus Professor at UKZN Poobhalan Pillay did not let COVID-19 restrictions prevent him from coaching KwaZulu-Natal’s up-and-coming mathematics boffins.

Mr Thapelo Mokoatsi, writer and NIHSS Doctoral Fellow who presented the webinar.

Webinar Celebrates and Remembers ANC Stalwart Saul Msane

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The College of Humanities in partnership with local non-governmental organisation Sinomlado Centre, Queens University (Canada) and Msunduzi Library hosted a webinar on the life and times of Saul “Mayimayi” Msane.

Clockwise from top left: Professor Sylvester Mpandeli, Mr Dhesigen Naidoo, Professor Albert Modi, Professor Fhatuwani Mudau, and Professor Sue Walker.

UKZN Unites with Water and Agriculture Sectors for World Food Day Dialogue

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UKZN’s Centre for Transformative Agricultural and Food Systems (CTAFS) joined the Water Research Commission (WRC), the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) and the University of Venda (UNIVEN) to commemorate World Food Day via a virtual dialogue on strengthening indigenous food systems for more sustainable, equitable and healthy systems.