Construction Studies students “build” hope at youth centre
Student outreachUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal December 23, 2017
A visit by students in UKZN’s Discipline of Construction Studies to the Lakehaven Child and Youth Care Centre in Durban elicited smiles, gratitude and hope for 60 children living there. It also proved to be a memorable experience for the six teams of third year students in the Discipline’s Project Management module. The... Read more
Need for climate resilient farming emphasised at UKZN-hosted workshop
Latest newsUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal December 22, 2017
The importance of introducing climate resilient agriculture was highlighted at a workshop on UKZN’s Ukulinga Research Farm. Researchers from the School of Agricultural, Earth and Environmental Sciences (SAEES) who are involved in the uMgungundlovu District Municipality’s (UMDM) uMngeni Resilience Project (URP), hosted the half-day workshop at UKZN’s Ukulinga Research Farm to focus on capacity building within the KwaZulu-Natal... Read more
UKZN Corporate Relations team scoops three MACE awards
AchieversUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal December 21, 2017
The UKZN Corporate Relations Team received three awards at the annual Marketing, Advancement and Communication in Education (MACE) National Congress in Johannesburg. The team won merit awards for the UKZNTouch Alumni Magazine; the Community Outreach publication; and the Agriculture, Engineering and Science Marketing publication. In her congratulatory message Ms... Read more
UKZN research findings receive international acclaim
ResearchUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal December 20, 2017
A co-authored paper, based on the masters thesis of UKZN Psychology graduate Ms Jenifer Koen, has been cited in a recent editorial in the prestigious scientific journal Nature (see https://www.nature.com/news/too-many-academics-study-the-same-people-1.22967). The paper, co-authored by Koen, her supervisor Professor Doug Wassenaar and collaborator Dr Nicole Mamotte, is titled: The “Over... Read more
UKZN wins NRF excelleration award
AchieversUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal December 14, 2017
UKZN has won the 2017 National Research Foundation (NRF) Excelleration Award for the most improved research performance, measured against a selection of critical indicators. The award was sponsored by Clarivate Analytics to show the company’s support of the initiative and the acceleration of innovation in Africa. UKZN’s Vice-Chancellor and... Read more
Esteemed artists collaborate with architecture students
AchieversUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal December 5, 2017
Architecture students at UKZN’s School of Built Environment and Development Studies were recently given a platform to showcase their talents. Over a four-week period, the group of first-year students collaborated with well-known Durban artists. The purpose of this partnership was to design an art studio as well as a... Read more
Varsity Sports 7’s Tournament
University of KwaZulu-NatalVarsity Sports December 1, 2017
The prestigious Varsity Sports 7’s Tournament is taking place from 1 to 3 December at Kings Park Rugby Stadium Outer Fields. Ten universities, including our very own UKZN Impi 7’s team, will be competing in these championships over the 3 day period. We are inviting all our Durban and KZN based... Read more
UKZN’s Specialist Physician scoops a global excellence award
AchieversUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal November 30, 2017
UKZN’s Specialist Physician and PhD graduate, Dr Somasundran Pillay, has recently been awarded the International Hospital Federation Global Excellence Award in Leadership and Healthcare at the 41st World Hospital Congress held in Taipei, Taiwan. This was in recognition of his PhD research work which resulted in a paper titled:... Read more
School of Education hosts German teacher exchange programme members
Latest newsUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal November 23, 2017
Representatives of the ENSA Teacher Exchange Programme in Berlin on a visit to South Africa to explore issues of sustainable development were co-hosted by UKZN’s School of Education. The group, comprising eight students and two lecturers, were primarily hosted by the Wildlife Society of South Africa in Howick, and... Read more
UKZN hosts SAIEE national student project competition
AchieversUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal November 23, 2017
The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) will host the South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE) National Student Project Competition on Thursday, 23 November 2017 at the Unite School of Engineering Building, Howard College Campus at 10:30. (Enter via Gate 8 on Rick Turner Road). The annual event brings together... Read more
