05 August 2021
Volume: 9
Issue: 34
Professor Tafadzwa Mabhaudhi.

Mandela Day Lecture Celebrates Improving Community Nutrition

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The Water Research Commission (WRC) hosted UKZN Researcher and Co-Director of the Centre for Transformative Agricultural and Food Systems (CTAFS) Professor Tafadzwa Mabhaudhi for a lecture on: Living the Legacy of Nelson Mandela by Ensuring ‘One Hand Can Feed Another’ Through Improving Community Nutrition.

Dr Tanja Reinhardt (Dr T) doing a science show at a primary school in Grahamstown.

High Level Accreditation for UKZN’s Acclaimed Science Centre

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The Science and Technology Education Centre at UKZN (STEC@UKZN) has received accreditation from the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and the National Research Foundation’s (NRF) South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (SAASTA), placing it among South Africa’s top centres for encouraging an interest in science among young people.

Together at the workshop are (clockwise, from top left) Dr Theshenthree Govender, Dr Gugu Mazibuko, Ms Busisiwe Ramabodu, Professor Mariam Seedat-Khan and Professor Colleen Downs.

Imbokodo Hosts Mindfulness Workshop

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The Imbokodo Women in Leadership Programme at UKZN hosted a virtual mindfulness workshop as part of the organisation’s celebrations this year.

Presenters of the UKZN webinar included, clockwise from bottom left: Ms Nontlahla Zungula, Ms Normah Zondo, Ms Jean Wyngaard, Ms Palashika Rampersad and Ms Hazel Langa.

UKZN’s Online Application Process Explained During Webinar

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Unpacking UKZN’s Online Application Process was the title of a UKZN webinar held to assist local and international undergraduate and postgraduate students with their applications to the University.

Enhancing the entrepreneurship framework in partnership with Cataler SA.

UKZN Enhancing Entrepreneurship Development with Cataler SA

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Cataler SA has partnered with UKZN’s Extended Learning (UEL) Division in an enterprise development programme aimed at assisting communities improve business skills and knowledge.

The CSIR’s Dr Ridhwaan Suliman examined COVID-19 data and trends during UKZN’s latest Data@breakfast webinar series.

UKZN Webinar Examines COVID-19 Data and Trends

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Senior researcher at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Dr Ridhwaan Suliman delivered a presentation titled: COVID-19 Data and Trends. The Devil in the Details, during the latest in the Data@breakfast webinar series hosted by UKZN’s College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science.

Professor David McQuoid-Mason (left) and Nelson Mandela at the first Griffith and Victoria Mxenge Memorial Lecture in 1992.

UKZN Academic a Keynote Speaker at New York Nelson Mandela Day Celebration

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UKZN’s Acting Director of the Centre for Socio-Legal Studies Professor David McQuoid-Mason delivered a keynote address at a virtual celebration for Mandela Day hosted by the Global Alliance for Justice Education (GAJE) and the New York Royal Institute for Global Justice.

The silver, gold and platinum Excellence Awards won by the Division.

PR Division at the College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science Wins MACE Awards

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The Public Relations Division at the College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science (CAES) scooped silver, gold and platinum prizes at this year’s MACE Excellence Awards ceremony.

Professor Vannie Naidoo.

UKZN Academic Examines Challenges Faced by Higher Education Institutions During COVID-19

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Challenges Faced by Higher Education Institutions When Migrating from the Traditional to the Digital Classroom During COVID-19, was the title of a paper presented by Professor Vannie Naidoo of UKZN’s School of Management, Information Technology and Governance at the Association of African Universities (AAU) 15th Quadrennial General Conference of African University Leaders.

Professor Shahidul Islam at the Human Resources workshop on building a publishing profile as an emerging academic.

Human Resources Workshop on: Building a Publishing Profile as an Emerging Academic

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In line with UKZN’s goal of developing emerging academics, the Human Resources (HR) Division held a virtual workshop for emerging academics on how to build a publishing profile.