Master’s Research on African Traditional Beliefs on Albinism
Latest newsResearchUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal November 5, 2020
Graduate Ms Zandile Ngubane’s Master of Arts in Ethics thesis offered a critical ethical analysis of African traditional beliefs about people living with albinism. Ngubane argued that people living with albinism were socially excluded in some African traditional communities because they were not considered human beings. ‘Albinism seems to... Read more
The Use of Natural Agents to Prevent Prediabetes
Latest newsResearchUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal November 4, 2020
Dr Akinjide Moses Akinnuga was awarded a PhD in Medical Physiology for his thesis titled, Investigating the effects of bredemolic acid on selected markers of some prediabetes-associated dysfunctions in diet-induced prediabetic rats. The study was supervised by Dr Andile Khathi. The study found that consumption of a high calorie... Read more
Age is Just a Number
AchieversLatest newsUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal November 3, 2020
Seventy-five-year old Master’s in Nursing graduate, Mrs Pumla Ntikinca is outstanding proof that age is just a number. Academic Leader in the Discipline of Nursing Mrs Fikile Mtshali said that Ntikinca’s achievements bear testimony to the fact that being resilient, driven and determined can help one to achieve one’s... Read more
UKZN Academics with a Passion for Paediatric Palliative Care
Latest newsUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal October 28, 2020
UKZN Honorary lecturers in the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Dr Julia Ambler and Ms Tracey Brand have spearheaded paediatric palliative care through their organization- Umduduzi Hospice Care for Children. Umduduzi which was established in 2013, is a non-profit organization in the province of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) offering compassion,... Read more
The University of KwaZulu-Natal is proud to announce that academics, Professor Petra Brysiewicz, Professor Thirumala Govender and Professor Kavilan Moodley are among 31 of South Africa’s leading scholars and scientists inaugurated as members of the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) while UKZN’s Professor Lembe Magwaza has been selected as... Read more
Dr Sooraj Baijnath, an honorary research fellow in UKZN’s Discipline of Pharmaceutical Sciences has won the international Bioanalysis Rising Star Award. Baijnath competed against internationally-recognised young scientists from countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, India and China. He is the first African and South African to... Read more
Poetry Africa Festival ends on a high note when announcing: their competition winners
arts and cultureLatest newsUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal October 20, 2020
After a weeklong celebration of poetry and poets, the 24th edition of the Poetry Africa festival came to a close Saturday night during a celebratory closing ceremony. The annual international festival is curated and presented by the Centre for Creative Arts at the University of Kwazulu-Natal. The Festival provided... Read more
UKZN hosts virtual spring graduation ceremony
KwaZulu-NatalLatest newsUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal October 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 October 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 October 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
