DUT’S bay curbside job seeker scores job opportunity
AchieversCareersDurban University of TechnologyKwaZulu-NatalLatest news Jan 27, 2021
Community support, perseverance and hard work have landed Durban University of Technology (DUT) Mechanical Engineering graduate, Vukile Gumede a job at a mining company in Durban. The 23-year-old from Mtubatuba drew attention of strangers two months ago when he stood for days at a busy intersection in Richards Bay,... Read more
DUT alumnus starts his jewellery design business
arts and cultureDurban University of TechnologyKwaZulu-NatalLatest news Jan 20, 2021
Hailing all the way from Isipingo, Durban, Sanele Myeni who graduated from Durban University of Technology (DUT) with a Diploma in Jewellery Design, is a sole founder of a business called Minimalistic Jewellery Designs. The 26-year-old Myeni who is now based and runs his business in Johannesburg said becoming an... Read more
Professor Khathutshelo Percy Mashige appointed as Dean and Head: School of Health Sciences
AchieversCareersKwaZulu-NatalLatest newsUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal Jan 15, 2021
Professor Khathutshelo Percy Mashige has been appointed as Dean and Head: School of Health Sciences as from 1 January 2021. Professor Mashige was born in Limpopo. After becoming a victim of a devastating motor vehicle accident, he was left a quadriplegic. Despite this blow, he rose above his serious... Read more
Steeped in history, Durban University of Technology’s (DUT’s) City Campus this year turned a 110 years old. The landmark building which has stood the test of time celebrated its centenary in 2010. With the contribution of the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund, the City Campus Restoration Project took place.... Read more
The University of KwaZulu-Natal has postponed the reopening of its campuses on 4 January 2021. The district municipalities where our campuses are located has been declared COVID-19 hotspots and hence our campuses will remain closed for all on-campus activities (excluding essential services) until 18 January 2021. It is hoped... Read more
UKZN to host Postgraduate Research and Innovation Symposium (PRIS)
KwaZulu-NatalLatest newsResearchUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal Dec 11, 2020
The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) will showcase top student research projects at the annual College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science (CAES) Postgraduate Research and Innovation Symposium (PRIS) on 10 & 11 December 2020. Professor Salim Abdool-Karim, Director of the Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa... Read more
UKZN hosts virtual spring graduation ceremony
KwaZulu-NatalLatest newsUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal Oct 20, 2020
The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) will host a virtual graduation ceremony for the class of 2020 on 30 October 2020. The decision to host a virtual graduation has been made in accordance with the national lockdown and social distancing regulations to safeguard all South Africans from contracting COVID-19 (Coronavirus).... Read more
UKZN Study finds Burnout, Anxiety and Depression High Amongst Medical Doctors IN KZN
KwaZulu-NatalLatest newsResearchUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal Oct 9, 2020
A UKZN study by Dr Thejini Naidoo, a psychiatry registrar based at the King Edward VIII hospital; found a high prevalence of burnout, anxiety and depression amongst medical doctors (MD’s) in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). Her study which was conducted in 5 public sector training hospitals in KZN, formed part of... Read more
UKZN launches Intern Mentorship Programme
KwaZulu-NatalLatest newsUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal Oct 6, 2020
Contact: Professor Ncoza Dlova – Dlovan@ukzn.ac.za – 0824646210 UKZN’s School of Clinical Medicine launched an Intern Mentorship Programme in partnership with Investec through a webinar with around 180 attendees made up of medical interns, academics and mentors. The brain child of Professor Ncoza Dlova, Dean of the School, the... Read more
Poetry Africa presents Poetry for social change in virtual festival
arts and cultureKwaZulu-NatalLatest newsUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal Sep 25, 2020
The University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Centre for Creative Arts (CCA) in partnership with the US Embassy South Africa, French Institute of South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal Department of Arts at Culture, Windybrow Arts Centre and Institut Ramon Llull will host the 24th Poetry Africa International Festival from 12 to 17 October 2020. ... Read more
