04 June 2021
Volume: 9
Issue: 25
Professor Jochen Zeller.

UKZN Academic Part of Ground-Breaking Language Research

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Professor Jochen Zeller, Associate Professor in Linguistics in the College of Humanities, is part of an international research team, led by experts from the University of Birmingham and the Leibniz-Centre General Linguistics (ZAS), Berlin, that discovered that iconic vocalisations can convey a much wider range of meanings more accurately than previously supposed.

Ms Tankiso Moso on Marion Island.

Study of an Epoch when Stars First Formed Earns her an MSc

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The study of an epoch when stars first formed in the universe earned Ms Tankiso Moso an MSc in Applied Mathematics cum laude.

Twins Sajil (left) and Sonil Ramharak.

Twins Graduate Cum Laude with Education Degrees

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Twenty-two-year-old twins Sonil and Sajil Ramharak of Phoenix, who graduated cum laude with their Bachelor of Education degrees from UKZN describe this as their most significant academic achievement.

Maths boffin, Mr Ntokozo Khuzwayo.

Young Mathematician Continues to Shine

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Having graduated with his Honours degree in Mathematics summa cum laude, Mr Ntokozo Khuzwayo came back for more.

Professors Anil Chuturgoon (left) and Dileep Tiwari collaborated to co-ordinate the 2nd International Conference on Biotechnology.

UKZN Co-hosts 2nd Virtual International Conference on Biotechnology

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UKZN partnered with HeriCure Pvt. Ltd (India) to host the 2nd Virtual International Conference on Biotechnology.

Summa cum laude graduate Ms Noeleen Naidoo.

Summa Cum Laude for Astrophysics Expert

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Applied Mathematics is not a subject for the faint-hearted, but for MSc graduate, Ms Noeleen Naidoo, it is what she eats, breathes and sleeps.

Dr Thobeka Gumede dedicates her PhD to her late grandmother.

Student Fulfils Grandmother’s Prophecy

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‘I was a UKZN fan since I was in high school,’ says newly capped Dr Thobeka Gumede.

Mr Ntokozo Vundla.

Student Overcomes Odds to Graduate Summa Cum Laude

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Mr Ntokozo Vundla was ecstatic to graduate with his Bachelor of Social Sciences Honours degree from UKZN.

Ms Oluwayimika Eunice Ibitoye is not ‘ashamed to be called a woman’.

Exploring Prostate Cancer Treatment earns Graduate Summa Cum Laude Pass

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Ms Oluwayimika Eunice Ibitoye (nee Akinsiku) graduated with a Master of Medical Sciences degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry summa cum laude.
Lead authors, Professors Dean Gopalan (left) and Bruce Biccard.

Study Suggests Africa has the Highest Death Rate Among Critically ill COVID-19 Patients

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A recent study based on 3 140 adults admitted to 64 hospitals in 10 countries between May and December 2020 suggests that Africa has a higher death rate among critically ill COVID-19 patients than any other region.

Ms Sbongimpilo Mdabe and her grandmother.

Masters Graduate Looks at Female Leadership in Schools

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Ms Sbongimpilo Mdabe, of Umbumbulu was awarded her Master’s in Education for her research that explored how gender-related barriers affect and influence female principals’ leadership experiences.

Dr William Suvi collecting data in the field.

Tackling Rice Yellow Mottle Virus in Tanzania

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A burning desire to improve the lot of small-scale farmers like his parents inspired Dr William Suvi to pursue a career in plant breeding.

Panellists at the UKZN HIV and AIDS Programme’s virtual annual candlelighting ceremony clockwise from top left: Mr Sakhile Xaba, Professor Fikile Mazibuko, Professor Quarraisha Abdool Karim, Mr Siyabonga Nzimande and Mr Mnikeni Phakathi.

Virtual Candlelight Ceremony Remembers Lives Lost to COVID-19 and other Pandemics

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UKZN’s HIV and AIDS Programme recently held its first virtual annual candlelight ceremony and webinar to show solidarity and support to individuals infected and affected by the AIDS pandemic, and to remember those who lost their lives, not only to HIV and AIDS, but to other pandemics including COVID-19.

From left: Professor Sihawukele Ngubane, Dr Musa Kika and Ms Normah Zondo.

Human Security, Conflict and Peace Discussed at Africa Month Celebration

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In celebration of Africa Month, UKZN’s Corporate Relations Division (CRD) hosted a webinar on the theme: Intensifying the Fight for Peace and Security in Africa Amidst a Global Pandemic.

Mr Mphathesithe Mkhize.

Municipal Public Policy Growth Explored in Masters Study

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Mr Mphathesithe Mkhize graduated with his Master of Social Sciences degree.

Dr Ayodeji Ibitoye (far right) with his supervisor, Professor Yin-Zhe Ma’s research group.

Large-Scale Structure of the Universe Focus of PhD Research

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In 2017, when Ayodeji Ibitoye watched a newsclip celebrating the efforts of UKZN Professor Yin-Zhe Ma to solve the “missing baryons” problem, he decided that this was the supervisor he wanted for his PhD.

Twins Panaso (left) and Pamela Ntanzi.

Twins Celebrate Bachelor of Education Degrees

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Twin sisters, Ms Panaso and Pamela Ntanzi graduated from UKZN with Bachelor of Education degrees.

UEL is supporting good governance and improved service delivery.

Supporting Good Governance and Improved Service Delivery

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The ability to monitor and evaluate implemented projects is particularly crucial for employees in the public sector, as their activities affect the lives of those in their surrounding communities.