Not only is Dr Damien Kunjal celebrating graduating with his PhD in Finance at the age of 26, he also adds completing this qualification in the record time of two years to his list of achievements! ‘Whilst many people complain that their PhD journeys were daunting, my experience was a really... Read more
UKZN to confer honorary doctorates on seven exemplary leaders
University of KwaZulu-Natal March 31, 2023
The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) will honour seven distinguished individuals for their remarkable achievements in the fields of Arts, Social Sciences, and Management. During the upcoming Autumn graduation ceremonies, the University will confer an honorary doctorate on a member of the AmaZulu royal family Prince Bhekizizwe Zeblon Zulu; world-renowned... Read more
UKZN celebrates another successful rocket launch at the Overberg testing range in Arniston
University of KwaZulu-Natal March 16, 2023
On 14 March, the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Aerospace Systems Research Institute (ASRI) Space Propulsion Programme, successfully test-launched its Phoenix 1 D hybrid rocket demonstrator. The Phoenix 1 D was carrying experimental sensors and cameras as part of the mission. ASRI, the former Aerospace Systems Research Group (ASReG), funded by... Read more
UKZN Centre for Visual Art hosts student exhibition
arts and cultureKwaZulu-NatalUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal August 18, 2022
Third-year and select postgraduate students from the Centre for Visual Art (CVA) are showcasing work they created during their first semester at the Jack Heath Gallery in Pietermaritzburg. Although much of the work focuses on identity, each student approached their subject in different ways with the various themes and... Read more
Deaf zoologist earns PhD in first for conservation sciences, UKZN
KwaZulu-NatalUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal June 1, 2022
‘This is a one-of-a-kind case for UKZN inspiring greatness!’ These words by Professor Albert Modi, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Head of the College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science, reflect the pride the institution feels in conferring a PhD in Biology on its very first deaf doctoral graduate, Dr Nancy Barker.... Read more
Pianist Burton Naidoo shares music from upcoming release ‘Sometime Before’
arts and cultureCareersLatest newsUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal January 14, 2022
iSupport Creative Business, supported by Concerts SA, presents performances by pianist Burton Naidoo and poet Luleka Mhlanzi. This concert is organised in collaboration with UKZN’s Centre for Creative Arts and Centre for Jazz and Popular Music, will take place at Alliance Francaise in Durban on Thursday 27 January. The... Read more
Trombone player Kgethi Nkotsi set to release debut project ‘Maswitsi’ in KZN
Achieversarts and cultureLatest newsUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal December 14, 2021
The first concert, organised in collaboration with UKZN’s Centre for Creative Arts and Centre for Jazz and Popular Music, will take place at Alliance Francaise in Durban on Saturday 18 December, doors open at 6 pm and tickets are available on Webtickets for R60. The second concert will take... Read more
Experiences of African residents in Durban’s Cato Manor
AchieversKwaZulu-NatalLatest newsUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal December 9, 2021
UKZN history lecturer Dr Mphumeleli Ngidi researched experiences of African residents who lived in Durban’s Cato Manor for his PhD in Social Sciences. The area, popularly known as Mkhumbane, was impacted by the Group Areas Act of 1950 – it was one of several multi-racial communities where people were... Read more
UKZN successfully fires up powerful liquid rocket engine in ground tests
AchieversLatest newsResearchUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal December 7, 2021
The University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Aerospace Systems Research Group (ASReG) has successfully tested a powerful liquid propellant rocket engine as the first step towards developing a launch vehicle for placing satellites into Earth orbit. The Ablative Blow-down Liquid Engine (ABLE) was designed by mechanical engineering students in the master’s and... Read more
Doctoral research investigates cyberstalking in Tanzanian university
AchieversKwaZulu-NatalLatest newsUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal December 6, 2021
Cyberstalking in Tanzanian universities was the subject of research by Dr Angela Kavishe, who was awarded a PhD in Sociology for the study, supervised by Professor Maheshvari Naidu. ‘Cyberstalking is a kind of online harassment characterised by the persistent pursuit and monitoring of a victim performed by a determined... Read more
