Dr Nomakhosi Sibisi, a lecturer in the School of Applied Human Sciences.The causes of violence at schools in KwaZulu-Natal and the associated impacts on learners and teachers were investigated in research for a doctoral degree by lecturer in the School of Applied Human Sciences Dr Nomakhosi Sibisi.
Dr Mphumeleli Ngidi is the first in his family to graduate with a PhD. 
Master of Town and Regional Planning graduate, Ms Kiara Rampaul. 
Ms Petronella Bweupe was awarded a Master’s degree in Theology. A study by Ms Petronella Bweupe of the Sisters of Mercy for a Master’s degree in Theology delves into the different approaches by the Catholic and Anglican churches towards women being ordained into the ministry.
PhD in Education recipient, Dr Welile Msimango. 
Dr Angela Kavishe graduated with a PhD in Sociology. 
PhD in Linguistics graduate, Dr Bulelwa Nyangiwe. 
Dr Simita Sharan graduated with a PhD degree in Education. 
Master’s graduate, Ms Kelisha Panday.
Doctoral degree for Dr George Fasinu.Research into Engineering academics and students teaching and learning Mathematical modelling approaches in antenna theory and design through an interdisciplinary study in Science and Engineering Education, resulted in Dr George Fasinu being awarded a PhD in Education.
Ms Gugu Macholo graduated with a Master’s in Education. Assessment practices of teachers were examined by Ms Gugu Macholo in a study which culminated in her being awarded a Master’s degree in Education. Macholo explored teachers’ views of their assessment practices as well as their understanding of fairness, success, and level of difficulty in designing assessments. Urban schools in the Umlazi district (Maphundu circuit) were the focus of the study.
A PhD in Education for Rhodes University lecturer, Dr Kavish Jawahar.Research into the alignment of school chemistry curriculum literacy demands between the syllabus, the textbook and exemplar examination in terms of abstraction earned a Rhodes University lecturer, Dr Kavish Jawahar a PhD in Education from UKZN.
PhD in Curriculum Studies graduate, Dr Lucia Tsitsi Musekiwa.
Talent Equity and Excellence Scholarship recipient, Dr Sanele Nsele. 
Summa cum laude Master’s degree in Education for Ms Karen Sathyanand. 
PhD in Linguistics graduate, Dr Prosper Takavarasha. Dr Prosper Takavarasha graduated with a PhD in Linguistics for his research into funeral speeches made by the late former Zimbabwean President, Robert Mugabe for “heroes” buried at the National Heroes’ Acre (NHA) in Harare, Zimbabwe.
A PhD in Drama and Performance Studies for UKZN lecturer, Dr Noxolo Matete.
Dr Cherry Muslim dons a thobe to celebrate her graduation. 
Ms Siphelele Mazibuko whose study aimed to expand her knowledge in the field of theology. 
Dr Henry Irabor whose research offers solutions to the long-standing conflict in the Delta.
Master’s degree for Natural Sciences Teacher, Mrs Trisha Govindasami.
An elated Dr Siphiwe Madondo who is a primary school teacher.A doctoral degree in Education was the prize at the end of self-study research by Dr Siphiwe Madondo in which he used children’s popular culture to elicit English creative writing and keep learners motivated and inspired in a Grade 6 class.
Media and Communications graduate, Ms Francisca Nyaradzo Nhongonhema. What online audiences and offline communities think about the use of social media as a platform for activism was the focus of research done by Ms Francisca Nyaradzo Nhongonhema for her Master’s degree in Media and Communication.
Social Sciences graduate, Ms Senelisiwe Ndlela.As part of a transdisciplinary anthropology and agricultural sciences research study, Ms Senelisiwe Ndlela investigated community perceptions of an early lightning warning system in kwaSwayimane, uMshwathi.
Mrs Sebenzile Basi graduated with a Master’s degree in Education. 
Graduates Ms Zandile Msimango (left) and Ms Bridget Msomi (right) with their supervisor, Dr Phindile Shangase.A desire to play a role in improving health-related matters in communities spurred the research of two graduates - Ms Zandile Msimango and Ms Bridget Msomi - who were awarded Master’s degrees in Community and Development.
Education PhD graduate, Dr Firas Obeidat. Research that evaluated the validity and reliability of the Tawjihi English Language Examination as a school-leaving qualification in Grade 12 at public schools in Jordan earned Dr Firas Obeidat a PhD in Education.
