From left: Dr Thandeka Khoza, Professor Khajamohiddin Syed and Ms Mbalenhle Mfeka.Click here for isiZulu version
Researchers at UKZN and the University of Zululand (UNIZULU) have discovered three new classes of detoxification proteins from a human pathogen that causes a serious gastrointestinal disease.
Dean of the School of Applied Human Sciences, Professor Matshepo Matoane.Click here for isiZulu version
The College of Humanities has welcomed its new Dean of the School of Applied Human Sciences Professor Matshepo Matoane, who brings a wealth of experience in the Higher Education sector, specifically in distance education.
Ms Nompumelelo Nzimande. 
.On 6 November 2020, the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology published the Policy Framework for Internationalisation of Higher Education in South Africa that provides a concise roadmap for Higher Education Institutions to engage in comprehensive internationalisation.
Emeritus Professor Anna Coutsoudis.The World Health Organization’s (WHO) guidelines on Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) recommends that all HIV exposed uninfected infants (HEUs) born to HIV positive mothers receive cotrimoxazole (CTX) prophylaxis, commencing at four to six weeks of age and continuing until HIV infection can be excluded.
Active participants at the MCCF leadership workshop.The Medical Students Christian Fellowship (MSCF) at the Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine hosted a leadership seminar in October to equip student leaders with communication skills and explore ways to continue making an impact despite COVID-19.
UKZN’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and KZN DoH staff braved the rainy weather to demonstrate their support for the fight against cervical cancer.
Champion of University Technology Enhanced Learning, Dr Zama Msibi.Click here for isiZulu version
Human Physiology lecturer in UKZN’s School of Laboratory Medicine and Medical Sciences, Dr Zama Msibi is a champion of University Technology Enhanced Learning (UTEL).
Ms Nokwanda Zondi and Mr Keshav Ajodapersad.Click here for isiZulu version
Third-year students at UKZN, Ms Nokwanda Zondi (Finance and Economics) and Mr Keshav Ajodapersad (Computer Science and Information Technology) secured places in the Absa GradStar Top 100 Students for 2020.
Staff and students in the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science who are involved in the new suite of Data Science degrees.The School of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science (SMSCS) is celebrating the finalisation of a suite of Data Science degrees that will be offered as part of its programmes from 2021, equipping the School to attract top school leavers to enrol in mathematics, statistics and computer science, and to promote high level studies both in these disciplines and in Data Science through to postgraduate level.
From left: Ms Moyosore Olabintan, Professor Ebenezer Durojaye, Ms Dinah Msipa, Ms Lydia Mabaudi and Mr Thabo Magubane.
Initiator and co-ordinator of the PhD support series, Professor Colleen Aldous.
Volunteers at World Sight Day in Umlazi.Third- and fourth-year Optometry students at UKZN commemorated World Sight Day at the Umlazi Community Centre in partnership with the Active Citizens Movement - Pietermaritzburg; the Phumlani Dube Foundation, Al Imdaad Foundation and Vision 4 Life.
From left: Dr Roshanthni Subrayen, Professor Tsediso Makoelle, Professor Monaheng Sefotho and Professor Dipane Hlalele. The College of Humanities’ webinar on Inclusive Teaching During and Beyond the COVID-19 Disruption featured Dr Roshanthni Subrayen (UKZN Disability Support Unit); Professor Tsediso Makoelle (Nazarbayev University) and Professor Monaheng Sefotho (University of Johannesburg).
From left: Professor Mosa Moshabela, Ms Dana Govender, Professor Gugu Mchunu, Ms Sam Dladla and Professor Fikile Mtshali.
