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Dr Ntokozo Makoba celebrating the moment with her family

Archives Research University of KwaZulu-Natal September 13, 2017

School of Management, IT and Governance academic Dr Ntokozo Makoba says immersing herself in indigenous values and engaging with the traditional leadership of Umgungundlovu’s rural community for her PhD research was a personally enriching experience. As part of her study titled: Values Underlying Traditional Leadership and Governance and South... Read more

Canoeist makes the most of sport, studies

Archives University of KwaZulu-Natal Varsity Sports September 9, 2017

Ms Donna Hutton, a South African under 23 canoeist and first year BSc student at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is one of the recipients of the UKZN Prestige Sports Scholarship. The Sports Scholarship is awarded for outstanding achievement in sports at international, national or provincial level. The Epworth alumnus has... Read more

UKZN doctoral research scholarship awardee pursues malaria solutions

Archives Research University of KwaZulu-Natal September 8, 2017

Mr Nasir Tajuddeen has been awarded the UKZN Doctoral Research Scholarship, one of the University’s most prestigious awards to students at senior postgraduate level. The scholarship is awarded annually to a maximum of four top PhD candidates at the University. Tajuddeen is a chemist, pursuing his innovative PhD studies... Read more

Top genetics student scoops two scholarships

Achievers Archives University of KwaZulu-Natal September 6, 2017

Earlier this year, Honours student Ms Amica Corda Muller-Nedebock scooped two Merck Awards for Best Third Year Genetics and Microbiology student. Before that she had received the Dean’s Commendation award for three years in a row and graduated with her Bachelor of Science degree summa cum laude. In the first... Read more

UKZN graduate selected for international programme

Achievers Archives University of KwaZulu-Natal August 15, 2017

School of Management, Information Technology and Governance (SMIG) alumni Mr Cameron Sookhoo paid tribute to UKZN’s Supply Chain Department for providing him with the inspiration, dedication and motivation needed to pursue his career with confidence. Graduating with an Honours degree in Supply Chain Management, Sookhoo was selected in his final... Read more

Feisty UKZN lecturer secures PhD in agricultural engineering

Achievers Archives KwaZulu-Natal University of KwaZulu-Natal July 31, 2017

UKZN lecturer Dr Alaika Kassim, who graduated with a PhD in Agricultural Engineering, is extremely passionate about her research. The aim of her PhD study was to develop a small-scale in-field integrated post-harvest citrus treatment unit for kumquat fruit to alleviate green and blue mould. The unit condenses the processes... Read more

Student wins first prize in Corobrik architectural awards

Achievers Archives Universities University of KwaZulu-Natal July 25, 2017

UKZN Architecture student Jean-Pierre Desvaux de Marigny has won the R50 000 first prize in the Corobrik architectural awards competition. De Marigny, who described winning as ‘a great feeling’, says he is delighted his work was recognised and achieved first place. ‘It was truly an amazing experience and I feel honoured... Read more

Chemistry lecturer to attend Lindau Nobel Laureate meeting

Achievers Universities University of KwaZulu-Natal July 6, 2017

A lecturer in the School of chemistry and physics, Dr Nolwazi Nombona, will attend the 67th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting in Germany in June. Nombona, selected for the trip by the African Academy of Science (AAS), joins fellow UKZN representative Dr Mark Williams-Wynn, who is being sent by the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf).... Read more

Cum laude masters graduate encourages students to persevere through disadvantage

Achievers Archives Universities University of KwaZulu-Natal July 6, 2017

Sabelo Shezi of the Discipline Of Bioresources Engineering has received his master’s degree cum laude in bioresources systems – an achievement made all the more significant because of the challenges he had to overcome. Shezi is originally from the rural KwaHlathi area near Ladysmith where subsistence farming is a widespread practice.... Read more

Academic successes of UKZN student leaders celebrated

Achievers Archives Universities University of KwaZulu-Natal July 6, 2017

UKZN celebrated the academic successes of student leaders at a gala dinner on the Westville campus. Former SRC President on the Pietermaritzburg campus and former head of ministry at the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Arts and Culture, Thokozani Magwaza, commended the students on their achievements. Magwaza, who holds a BSocSci... Read more