UKZN honoured the achievements and contributions of its researchers during the University’s annual awards ceremony.

Further negatives in South Africa, said Lehohla, were the COVID-19 pandemic and the government corruption that accompanied it, as well as the looting and flooding.

Pro Vice-Chancellor for African Health, Professor Quarraisha Abdool Karim, has been elected president of The World Academy of Sciences.

Clinical sociologist within the School of Social Sciences, Professor Mariam Seedat-Khan, has been named vice-president of the AACS.

UKZN LLB student, Lindile Shem, won bronze at the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness Mr and Mrs World Championship.

There are not enough healthcare practitioners who know what to do or how to approach and advise their patients who are suffering from Long COVID.

UKZN’s College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science has relaunched its online alumni series.

Dr Kapil Narain, who graduated from UKZN in 2020, has been awarded the Rhodes Scholarship to study at Oxford University in 2023.

The UKZN LABRATS team came tops in the African Wild Ale category.

The Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme celebrated the achievements of its first group of medical graduates recently.

Victor Uzor received a Breakout Graduate Fellowship from the International Mathematical Union.

The HIV Pathogenesis Programme, established in 2002, has aimed to build on existing collaborations between the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Harvard Medical School and Oxford University.

Ntombifuthi “Mchichwa” Khumalo, a former coach for UKZN’s Pietermaritzburg girls’ soccer team, has taken up the position of assistant coach for the SA women’s U17 team – Bantwana.

The Institute for Commercial Forestry Research, situated on UKZN’s Pietermaritzburg campus, was first established in 1947 as the Wattle Research Institute.

As the first EcoHealth Conference to be held in Africa, the four-day event was attended by government officials, traditional leaders, researchers, students and senior academics.

UKZN's Professor Colleen Aldous was recently inaugurated as a full professor, the highest accolade in an academic’s career.

The University of KwaZulu-Natal won six awards at the 2022 Marketing, Communication and Advancement in Education Excellence Awards.

Reverend Armstrong Pitakaji was elected to the Executive Council of the World Council of Churches at its recent Congress.

Four UKZN student entrepreneurs came out on top at the KwaZulu-Natal round of the Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education Entrepreneurship Intervarsity Challenge.

The goal of the university is to have a bilingual website accessible to all its stakeholders and this project aims to achieve this goal.

The expo was hosted by the eThekwini Municipality in partnership with the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education.

Dr Sarena Maistry won for the Best Registrar Oral presentation at the South African Society of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery’s 58th national congress.

Accolades were awarded to Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, Emeritus Professor Malegapuru Makgoba and Emeritus Professor Miriam Adhikari.

The A team won the Frank Norris League and the Basil Medway Knockout Cup, while the B team won the Kings Park Challenge League and the DW Wylie Cup.

The UKZN Volleyball Women’s Team was a finalist in the 2022 KwaZulu-Natal Sport Awards.

As a result of the actions taken by the UKZN academics, it is no longer legally required for the existing children of the parties to a surrogate motherhood agreement to be psychologically evaluated.

Under the auspices of the Nobel Foundation, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences and the Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study, it was the first time this Nobel Symposium has come to Africa.

Professors Yin-Zhe Ma, Rituparno Goswami, Deevia Bhana, Kogieleum Naidoo and Thajasvarie Naicker have been inaugurated as members of the Academy of Science of South Africa.

Osman Ghoor participated as an individual in the Kumite 75kg category and as part of team South Africa, which won bronze.

Kwanele Nyembe, who won a cumulative prize of R22 000, will represent South Africa at the World Slam Poetry Competition in Brazil next year.

Nitasha Pillay was awarded the Aspiring Teen Award at the fifth annual Women in Tech Global Awards ceremony that took place in Dubai.

UKZN student Yolanda Mpanza was the joint winner of the 2022 PG Bison Education Initiative competition, pocketing R17 500 in prize money.

Honorary Professor Claudia Mitchell of the School of Education has been awarded the 2022 José Vasconcelos World Award of Education by the World Cultural Council.

Xabiso Vili is the 2022 World Slam Poetry Champion for his poem, Forget How To Die.

Snethemba Ngema earned a gold medal at the Confederation of Universities and Colleges Sports Association Games in Malawi.

Master of Laws graduate Pamella Mlonzi focused on the prevalence of depression as a mental health issue affecting employees in the workplace.

Professor Anil Madaree, chief specialist and head of plastic and reconstructive surgery at UKZN, graduated with a doctoral degree for his novel study on CLP surgical techniques on patients in KZN.

Professor David Spurrett of the School of Religion, Philosophy and Classics was awarded a UKZN Fellowship during the university’s Spring Graduation Ceremony.

Dr Nqobile Jaca, head of the Biomedical Resource Unit at UKZN, was honoured with a Gagasi FM Shero award for Science and Technology.

Dr Nonkululeko Dladla, a developmental lecturer in geological sciences at UKZN, focused her PhD study on the stratigraphy and geological evolution of three coastal waterbodies along the north-eastern KZN coastline.

Mary Zulu, who also plays for UKZN and the Sharks, said qualifying for the Junior Springboks squad included being part of a training camp and playing in the Youth Training Centre Games.

UKZN senior lecturer and researcher Dr Andile Khathi has received the National Research Foundation Research Excellence Award for Early Career/Emerging Researchers in the Life Sciences.

The College of Humanities and the School of Social Sciences recently hosted the inaugural Professor Fatima Meer Memorial Lecture.

Siphumelele Dlungwane received the African Women Chartered Accountants President’s Award in recognition of her role in student support and community engagement at UKZN.

'Language Usage on the Radio' was the title of a training workshop hosted by the University Language Planning and Development Office in partnership with Ukhozi FM.

Professor Deevia Bhana, the South African research chair in gender and childhood sexuality in UKZN’s School of Education, has been awarded the 2022 Medal for Social Sciences and Humanities.

The winner of the challenge was Weliswa Kunene, a third-year pharmacy student and founder of the outreach programme – Mini Habitable Planet Workshop.

South African lawyer and author, Advocate Tembeka Ngcukaitobi SC, delivered the Dr Phyllis Naidoo Memorial Lecture at UKZN’s Westville campus recently.

As an internationally recognised scholar, Professor Oluwatosin Mewomo has pursued research on functional analysis, an arena of mathematical analysis that deals with vector spaces.

The Centre for Creative Arts within the College of Humanities officially launched the DIFF at Suncoast CineCentre with the opening movie, 1960.

Clinical skills tutor at the UKZN Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine, Dr Leanthea Enoch, is the winner of the SAHHE Award 2022.

In pursuit of UKZN’s internationalisation agenda, Professor Oliver Mtapuri of the School of Built Environment and Development Studies recently visited two Polish universities.

Professor Mochichi Samuel Mokgokong is emeritus professor of neurosurgery at the University of Pretoria, and Professor Lizo Mazwai is emeritus professor of surgery and a former dean of medicine at Walter Sisulu University.

Mail&Guardian editor-in-chief Ron Derby said they looked for creators of viable and non-conventional solutions through convergence with technology, who are helping to create an equitable future.

The bag, part of Woolworths’ Good Business Journey, supports the research and annual Cape Parrot census organised by the CPWG.

Honorary professor in the School of Life Sciences Debra Roberts has been awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Twente in The Netherlands.

The Fuze Institute, through its partnership with the College of Humanities, will launch a Food Security Programme in July for marginalised citizens of KwaZulu-Natal.

Ayanda Thabethe is a final-year student in the Discipline of Dietetics and Human Nutrition at UKZN.

Information systems and technology graduate and founder of Asante Solutions, Muhle Ndwalane, is on the 2022 Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 list.

Tivana Chellan is a finalist in the Global Outstanding Leadership Awards contest being held in Australia next month.

Drs Viloshin Govender, Lerato Sokhulu and Sanele Nsele have been awarded doctoral degrees.

The UKZN Ladies Volleyball Team won gold at the National Volleyball SA Club Championships 2022 in a historic moment for the province of KwaZulu-Natal and the university.

Dr Khoza was officially installed as the university’s fourth chancellor during a ceremony held on the UKZN's Westville campus.

Captain Simangele Gxeyane graduated with a Bachelor of Laws degree.

Master's student in drama and performance studies Thobile Maphanga will represent SA at the global event in June.

Deputy Public Protector of SA and UKZN alumnus, Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka, was speaking at the UKZN's annual lecture to commemorate Human Rights Month.

Professor Julia Sibiya featured in an episode of PBS International’s Plant Breeding Stories podcast, where she spoke about her career in the field of plant breeding.

Dr Fareed Abdullah has received the French Ordre National du Mérite for his work as a clinical researcher and public health scientist in the fight against HIV and TB.

Professor Cristina Trois and Dr Jemma Finch have earned recognition from UKZN in the form of a Fellowship of the University and the Vice-Chancellor’s Research Award, respectively.

Dr Mxolisi Xulu contributed to the book: Transforming the Medical/Nursing Education Partnership Initiative into the African Forum for Research and Education in Health.

Professor Thabo Msibi has been awarded the UKZN Vice-Chancellor’s Research Award and Professor David Spurrett has been awarded a UKZN Fellowship.

The clinic, situated at Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital, will be used to run clinical trials like the Acute Infection Study, Elite Controller Study and Lymph Node Study.

Voloshni Annamallay is the first deaf person to acquire undergraduate and post-graduate qualifications at UKZN using South African Sign Language as a means of communication.

No ‘Matric Upgrade Centre’ or ‘UKZN Foundation Programme’ opportunity has been approved, sanctioned or authorised by the university.

UKZN Town Planning lecturer Professor Hangwelani Magidimisha-Chipungu has been appointed by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa as a member of the National Planning Commission (NPC) for the next five years.

Five KwaZulu-Natal high schools were invited to present at a UKZN Summer School Programme on their understanding of intellectual property and innovation.

Drs Ashiq and Ishq Pramchand recently completed their final year of study at UKZN’s Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine.

The Ablative Blow-down Liquid Engine was designed by mechanical engineering students in the master's and doctoral programmes at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.

Dharini Rangasamy has graduated cum laude despite the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The university will be conferring a total of 2 042 degree certificates on 24 November, 1 108 of which will be awarded to undergraduate recipients and 934 to post-graduates.

Nitasha Pillay, Jirah Moodley and Nathan Pillay (who formed team Tagged AI) developed a solution to promote child safety and prevent human trafficking.

Professor Ncoza Dlova, current dean and head of the School of Clinical Medicine, has risen up the ranks of academia to be promoted to the portfolio of full professor.

Professor Shahidul Islam of the School of Life Sciences in the College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science has been named editor-in-chief of the online journal.

Social work lecturers Dr Thembelihle Makhanya and Dr Maud Mthembu have received awards from the Association of South African Social Work Education Institutions.

UKZN law graduate Amenda Makhetha is the new Group Head of Data Privacy at ABSA.

Fifth-year Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery student Tivana Chellan was shortlisted out of 200 nominees for the award.

Dr Khoza is president of the Institute of Directors South Africa and chairman of Dzana Investments, the Public Investment Corporation and Assupol Insurance Group, among others.

Abd-semii' Oluwatosin-Enitan Owolabi has received the International Mathematical Union Breakout Graduate Fellowship Award.

Trianne Amarchund is the owner and creator at LaeltheLabel, the first novelty crayon business in South Africa.

Nombuso Khanyile and her eco-friendly fashion line – Afrikan Passion Designs – are headed for the world stage after she was chosen among Design Indaba alumni who will exhibit at the Dubai World Expo.

The combined work of Cedric Nunn and Samora Chapman presents a photographic journey from the remote rural areas of Zululand to the streets of central Durban.

Priya Singh’s paper is titled: Can an Emoji Be Considered as Defamation? A Legal Analysis of Burrows V Houda [2020] NSWDC 485.

Sibusiso Mashiloane has won Best Contemporary Jazz Album at the 2021 Mzantsi Jazz Awards for his fifth album titled: iHubo Labomdabu (Native Hymns).

Recent High Court judgment suggests they are not as secure as people think.

An innovative legal research project, led by Professor Donrich Thaldar, has been awarded R18 million in funding by the US National Institutes of Health.

The Bronze Institutional Membership includes three years of free membership to ISOCARP and was awarded to Town Planning lecturer Professor Hangwelani Magidimisha-Chipungu.

The four-day event will be headlined by local and international scholars, who will pay tribute to the life of Dr JL Dube, who would have celebrated his 150th birthday in 2021.

The University of KwaZulu-Natal announced the appointment of Professor Johannes John-Langba as World Federation for Mental Health regional VP – Africa.

Delron Buckley has been appointed head coach of the UKZN Impi.

The initiative is a multifaceted approach to support and inspire girls and women of all ages in their pursuit of STEM2D studies and careers.

The University of KwaZulu-Natal has been listed number one in SA on the 2021 Times Higher Education Young University Rankings and 61 out of the 475 universities worldwide.

The University of KwaZulu-Natal has established the "Boosting the use of African Languages in Higher Education: A Qualified Organised Nationwide Development Strategy for South Africa" project.

The art installation promotes people standing their ground against gender-based violence.

The University of KwaZulu-Natal has no association with any of these centres or schools that claim to be affiliated to the university.

The project to tackle the Umgeni River plastic pollution problem will span three years, mapping plastic pollution hotspots and fluxes in the river and along the Indian Ocean coastline.

Mikyle David investigated the concentration of adipsin and C9 in HIV-associated preeclampsia.

Prince Dlamini struggled with depression during his studies, but persevered to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree cum laude.

Theshaya Naidoo is also a social media influencer and runs three businesses while studying for a law degree at UKZN.

Dr Vuyiseka Dubula graduated with a PhD in Development Studies from the University of KwaZulu-Natal.

Fanele Mthethwa graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Therapy last week.

University of KwaZulu-Natal graduate Charlotte Dube was tragically killed in a violent taxi incident in April this year.

Bonginkosi Mshengu is the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s oldest graduate, who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Honour's degree in Political Science last week.

Zaakirah Moola was awarded a Bachelor of Optometry summa cum laude from the University of KwaZulu-Natal on 26 May.

The Chetty family celebrates the graduation of 22-year-old twins Odell and Odette, along with older sister Yvette.

The virtual graduation ceremonies are being broadcast by the university until 28 May.

The perpetual mushrooming and burgeoning of informal settlements across cities is extremely distressing to the planning fraternity of the democratic South Africa.

Artists occupied the offices of the National Arts Council for almost 60 days to bring attention to the mismanagement and maladministration of a R300 million Presidential Economic Stimulus Plan that was intended to resuscitate the arts economy.

A study is launching this week in the Umlazi township, KwaZulu-Natal, in which young women will receive a novel treatment aimed at lowering HIV risk.

Gugulethu Zondi, PhD student in Anthropology at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, published her first English study guide called ‘Dried Ink 101 English Study Guide’.

UKZN clinical sociologist Professor Mariam Seedat-Khan was nominated for the My Pink Stilettos Amazing Women International Award.

A study by Dr Judy Stephenson, Dr Zama Katamzi-Joseph and Tsige Atilaw has been published in the peer-reviewed journal 'Polar Science'.

Professor Viranjay M Srivastava has been placed 23 in the Electrical and Electronic Engineering category and 194 in all subjects.

The university will confer a total of 10 313 degree certificates, 7 399 of which will be awarded to undergraduate recipients and 2 914 to post-graduate students.

The Centre for World University Rankings has released its 2021-22 Global 2000 List, with UKZN in fourth place in SA and Africa.

Political sciences PhD student Gugu Mjilo's book paints a picture about the lives of people with disabilities, especially those in rural areas.

UKZN student Jennifer Sheokarah recently launched her first children’s book: 'The Abandoned Bicycle'.

Dr Ismail Mahomed was presented with the National Order of Merit award, bestowed on behalf of the President of the French Republic, highlighting great services rendered to France.

Professor Abdool Karim was awarded the prize for her work in the field of infectious diseases in developing countries.

Human rights deserve more than a day of recognition, being so much a part of our daily lives.

The University of KwaZulu-Natal has maintained its status as one of the most transformed universities in South Africa, according to recently released statistics.

UKZN alumnus and long-distance runner Nontu Mgabhi has raised R1.7 million to provide Khiphinkumzi Primary School in Mtubatuba with five classrooms.

Tashmica Sharma is a PhD student in geography and environmental management, and a Hindu youth leader.

UKZN vice-chancellor and principal, Professor Nana Poku, said now more than ever the world needs re-energised and refocused commitment to eliminating Aids as a global public health threat.

In celebration of Professor David McQuoid-Mason’s legacy, UKZN will launch an investment fund to disburse bursaries to financially deserving LLB students who excel in human rights law.

The university is offering a one-year master’s degree in architecture for applicants who hold a Bachelor of Architecture degree or a post-graduate Diploma in Architecture.

Final-year medical student Ashiq Pramchand has published his first book: 'The Great Medical Student Odyssey – Tales and Adventures in Medical School'.

The Phoenix-1B Mk IIr vehicle soared to a new high altitude mark for hybrid rockets, beating the previous African record of 10.3km.

Orientation Week for all new first-year students will take place from 23 March to 26 March.

Tivana Chellan, a fifth-year Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery student, has been elected national president of the South African Medical Students Association.

UKZN has developed the chatbot to enhance the student and visitor experience for 2021 online registrations.

The book was launched by UKZN’s University Language Planning and Development Office and the Pan South African Language Board.

The Caribbean Philosophical Association bestowed the award on Professor Rozena Maart, who won for her contribution to literature and philosophy.

UKZN’s Aerospace Systems Research Group in the School of Engineering is developing the next generation of rocket scientists to propel SA’s space industry forward.

The University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Professor Steve Johnson has obtained an A1 rating from the National Research Foundation.

A fake news call is being made by some students that anyone with a matric certificate can pitch up and register at the university.

UKZN Executive Management reiterates it has considered and conceded to most of its students’ issues, but cannot afford any further financial concessions that will jeopardise the sustainability of the institution.

Academic within the College of Humanities Professor Rozena Maart has won the 2021 award for her contribution to literature and philosophy.

The study examined the feasibility of LN versus open nephrectomy in resource constrained developing world hospitals.

The 24th edition of the Time of the Writer International Festival will be hosted virtually on the festival's social media channels from 15 to 21 March.

The University of KwaZulu-Natal SRC has embarked on a fundraising campaign to raise R3 million to assist in reducing student financial debt.

All 2021 registration processes will be completed online and from remote locations.

Over 1 000 HIV-1 genomes were produced in record time in SA to understand how drug resistance has developed to a new and potent antiretroviral treatment.

The group has been formalised as a research centre in the UKZN, now known as the Water, Sanitation & Hygiene Research & Development Centre.

Dr Thandeka Khoza and Prof Khajamohiddin Syed collaborated on research of three new classes of detoxification proteins from a human pathogen that causes a serious gastrointestinal disease.

The UN under-secretary general and executive director of UN Women will deliver the 2020 Chief Albert Luthuli Memorial Lecture.

Dr Ntobeko Mchunu was awarded a PhD in Bioresources Systems at UKZN’s virtual graduation ceremony.

A Doctor of Philosophy was conferred on Dr Ayanda Meyiwa during the UKZN’s Spring Graduation Ceremony.

Independent Media Home Chef Supreme Cookie Competition winner Pamela Joseph graduated with a master of science degree in organic chemistry from UKZN.

Thandeka Yasmeen Ndaba received a cum laude master’s degree in gender studies.

Dr Prinavin Govender graduated with a PhD in education from UKZN, and celebrated his birthday the next day.

The university placed fourth out of 57 institutions in Africa and ranked number 61 out of 250 institutions for space science, based on research performance in the field.

Dr Sooraj Baijnath, an honorary research fellow in UKZN’s Discipline of Pharmaceutical Sciences, has won the international Bioanalysis Rising Star Award.

The university will be conferring a total of 1 781 degree certificates on 30 October.

The combined dance effort involving the medical staff was done in support of a vision to eradicate cataract blindness, as well as to highlight the scourge of gender-based violence.

Two arrests have been made, and more are expected soon, in connection with the torching of the UKZN Oval building in the early hours of Sunday, 11 October.

The COVID-19 pandemic drives the need for a policy brief on physical activity for health in Africa.

Dr Sinaye Ngcapu, honorary lecturer at UKZN and scientist at the Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in SA, was awarded the National Institutes of Health R01 grant.

UKZN’s School of Clinical Medicine unveiled an Intern Mentorship Programme, in partnership with Investec.

Sixth-year medical student Kapil Narain is among the 200 young South Africans honoured by the Mail & Guardian newspaper.

The universities have come together to identify bioactive compounds from South African plants that could potentially be effective in the treatment against SARS-CoV-2.

As national champions, ENACTUS UKZN not only represents UKZN on a global level, but South Africa as well.

Gray won the annual Helen Clark-Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice Award.

This achievement places the University of KwaZulu-Natal in fourth position among South African universities.

The video is the product of a collaboration between UKZN’s Department of Psychology, an adult education specialist and the Centre for Rural Health.

Under lockdown level two, a further one-third of the UKZN student cohort will be invited to return by the end of September 2020.

Kai Broughton, a PhD candidate and propulsion engineer in the Aerospace Systems Research Group, has been named among the African space industry’s Top 10 Under 30 by the Space in Africa news agency.

Zico Mthethwa is one of the artists who stands a chance to design Yogi Sip’s packaging for 2021 as well as a cash prize of R20 000.

The College of Humanities at UKZN will host a public webinar on the topic of 'Policing through violence in SA's lockdown: Citizen rights vs police responsibilities'.

Understanding and responding to gender-based violence in a time of COVID-19 and beyond.

The report covers a range of challenges confronted by Professor Bongani Mayosi, culminating in his passing away through his own hand in July 2018.

The College of Humanities public webinar will discuss the stigma and fear that breeds from poor knowledge, and interventions to address it.

The College of Health Sciences has received the ILEX Genehecker (ultra-fast pcr) to conduct rapid testing for COVID-19.

The research reveals quantum computing could enhance machine learning tasks, such as pattern recognition in the analysis of extremely large datasets.

SA should not have undertaken a one-size-fits-all lockdown of the economy at the end of March, according to Macroeconomics Research Unit economists at the UKZN.

The first cohort of students under level three lockdown will return to campus on Monday, 29 June, under stringent regulations.

Nine of the university's academics in the College of Health Sciences are guiding health minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, and the National Health Department in their response to the virus.

There is a shift away from top-down lecturing and passive students to a more interactive, collaborative approach.

Lecturer in the School of Built Environment and Development Studies, Professor Hangwelani Magidimisha-Chipungu (35), became the first SARChI Chair in Inclusive Cities in South Africa.

A group of international scientists collaborating on a study found that people residing close to waste disposal sites reported a number of chronic clinical conditions.

Countries such as Taiwan, Germany and New Zealand - all with female leaders - have, through quick and decisive action based on scientific evidence, managed to control the rampant spread of the coronavirus.

It is highly irresponsible and dangerous to public health for any group of citizens to plan to act in this way, says the University of KwaZulu-Natal.

The true meaning and intensity of this new dependency on technology becomes more ingrained with each passing day.

The 'new normal' might look nothing like the pre-COVID-19 crisis for South African higher education institutions.

Ntokozo Maphanga persevered to realise her dream of graduating with an MBChB from the University of KwaZulu-Natal.

Ahmed Sameer Ikram will graduate with an MBChB summa cum laude from the University of KwaZulu-Natal.

Despite being paralysed on the left side of her body, Nokubonga Sithole went on to complete her studies and will graduate from the University of KwaZulu-Natal.

Dane Arumugam and his son, Jadrian, will both receive post-graduate degrees at the University of KwaZulu-Natal's 2020 virtual graduation ceremony.

Silindile Shazi is graduating with a Bachelor of Arts honour's degree cum laude from the University of KwaZulu-Natal today.

At 19, Clermentine Ngidi will graduate with a Bachelor of Social Science degree.

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) will host a virtual ceremony for its graduation class of 2020 on Friday, 29 May 2020 at 13:30.

The University of KwaZulu-Natal will host a virtual ceremony for its cohort of graduands on Friday, 29 May, at 1:30pm.

Findings and recommendations of the investigation was led by a UKZN team comprising Dr Richard Lessells, Professor Yunus Moosa and Professor Tulio de Oliveira.

The University of KwaZulu-Natal has rolled out free data bundles to its students to enable the implementation of its online teaching and learning strategy.

Dr Lliane Loots and the Flatfoot Dance Company have been named one of this year's "African Voices Changemakers".

Professor Fatima Suleman said African countries must consider implementing a prescription monitoring scheme to help COVID-19 patients being treated with chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine.

Dr Clinton Veale, Dr Jaclyn Mann and Dr Samuel Iwarere are among 30 early career researchers in Africa to receive support from the FLAIR programme.

With so much disruption and fragility around us, now is an ideal time to reflect on the meaning and purpose of life, and adapt education for an emerging world.

The impacts of COVID-19 on food and nutrition security for smallholder farmers are substantial.

Too much time staring at a screen can cause digital eye strain, previously known as computer vision syndrome, says UKZN lecturer in the Discipline of Optometry, Dr Alvin Munsamy.

UKZN partners with the Aurum Institute to boost COVID-19 testing in impoverished areas in KwaZulu-Natal.

UKZN academics have created a video to deal with fear and anxiety during COVID-19.

Organisations and governments across the globe have had the mammoth task of putting together social marketing strategies to achieve a behaviour change among citizens.

In a state of disaster, in these unprecedented times, these monitoring measures are both lawful and reasonable.

Karel Van Heerden was unable to get a temporary exemption from certain of the lockdown regulations to travel to his grandfather's funeral.

Employers have a legal obligation to protect healthcare employees from potential infection while they are carrying out their duties.

A company that successfully implements business rescue will be able to avoid the negative impacts of closure, save some or all of its jobs and continue to operate.

By the time government woke up to the need to include the micro traders in its assistance plans, the first wave of spending had passed.

Fox News presenters' failure to provide truthful coverage of the seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic could be considered as constituting "a clear and present danger" to its viewers, to Americans, and to people around the world.

Qualified actuarial scientist Amira Mahomed Abbas has now graduated cum laude with an MSc in physics, specialising in quantum computing.

Gillean Fraser has graduated with an MSc in chemistry cum laude, and her sister Stephanie has graduated summa cum laude with a BSc chemistry honour's degree.

Dr Neha Manhas used the concept of molecular hybridisation to develop new Schiff bases of quinazoline-4-ones.

Dr Shirly Magwaza earned her PhD in Horticultural Science by evaluating the feasibility of using human excreta-derived materials as nutrient sources for hydroponic production of horticultural crops.

Scientists launch a fundraising campaign to support the analysis of COVID-19 data in real-time.

The University of KwaZulu-Natal's College of Health Sciences has teamed up with the Human Sciences Research Council to conduct the survey.

Let us take this opportunity to develop the skills to become truly effective leaders, says Professor Cecile Gerwel Proches, associate professor at UKZN's Graduate School of Business and Leadership.

Novel crises are recurring events in human history and defining moments for businesses of all sizes.

Summa Cum Laude graduate and current post-graduate student at UKZN, Romaana Muhammad, shares her tips on surviving lockdown as a student.

PhD student in the School of Arts, Damien Tomaselli, together with some of the Centre for Communication, Media and Society staffers, are part of the digital comic.

Pro Vice-Chancellor of Big Data and Informatics at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), Prof. Francesco Petruccione recently hosted a breakfast seminar titled "COVID-19 Genomics and Epidemiology".

At UKZN, academics are uploading all material onto online platforms, but medical students are missing out on crucial practical learning.

The educational performance piece was initiated by lecturers Dr Miranda Young-Jahangeer and Ongezwa Mbhele.

The study has linked migration to a high rate of mortality among HIV positive women, up to a year after giving birth.

Government should target areas of extreme poverty through health interventions and the provision of proper water and sanitation services.

Professor Francesco Petruccione is continuing with his monthly seminar series during the national COVID-19 lockdown.

The University of KwaZulu-Natal has registered its first confirmed case of the coronavirus.

In a bid to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus and protect its staff and students from the virus, the University of KwaZulu-Natal has begun an early mid-term break.

The University of KwaZulu-Natal suspends its academic programme and postpones graduation 2020.

The University of KwaZulu-Natal has secured the top spot in SA for total published research outputs and total weighted actual research outputs for 2018.

The University of KwaZulu-Natal will launch a Campus Health 'War Room' in a bid to join international efforts to fight the deadly Coronavirus outbreak.

The Convocation Executive Committee of the UKZN donated R1 million towards the 15% required for the registration fees from students.

A cross-continent collaborative project between the UK and SA has been awarded a R5 million grant from the British Council's Newton Fund.

When compared to other public institutions in SA, the UKZN registration and historic debt processes are among the most enabling for students, says vice-chancellor Professor Nana Poku.

The College of Humanities hosted the annual JL Dube Memorial Lecture at the UNITE building on the Howard College campus.

Humanities academic Dr Gugulethu Mazibuko has launched her new book, 'Imizwilili' (Golden Melodies), which features 20 popular Hindi film songs translated into isiZulu.

The project, which includes developing new cultivars, is a partnership between industry and academia that will share resources and expertise.

Aaron Naidu has registered for a BSc degree majoring in data science, while Shweta Harilal will be studying towards her MBChB (medicine).

Professor Fernando Albericio, a researcher in the School of Chemistry and Physics, has obtained an A2 rating from SA's National Research Foundation.

Lectures, practicals, seminars and tutorials will all resume today as per specific academic timetables.

The university joins the global community in mourning the passing of legendary musician and founding member of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Dr Bhekizizwe Joseph Shabalala.

In addition to overcoming the deadlock between UKZN and students, a way must be found to reconcile the university's financial obligations and students' long-term needs.

Aaron Naidu has registered at UKZN for a BSc degree majoring in data science.

Dr Nokukhanya Msomi was named head of Virology in the School of Laboratory Medicine and Medical Sciences.

Thandazile Ngubane matriculated with three distinctions, which earned her acceptance into the dental therapy programme at UKZN.

Shweta Harilal attributed her exceptional results to "long hours dedicated to studying and practising maths over and over again".

Dr Veron Ramsuran and Dr Lenine Liebenberg have been named in the African Academy of Science's top 40 list.

Dr Andr? J van Rensburg, a senior researcher in UKZN's Centre for Rural Health, received the Wellcome Trust Discretionary Award.

A group of academics were selected as participants of the programme focused on PhD completion, mobility, supervision capacity development and the generation of high-impact research.

SA's Team pill-Alert aims to tackle antimicrobial resistance by implementing their strategic intervention that ensures patients comply with treatment.

Kapil Narain and Mohamed Hoosen Suleman were selected to present their strategic intervention to tackle antimicrobial resistance to an international panel of experts.

Dr Yogandree Ramsamy and Sinenhlanhla Sikhosana are among seven women to be awarded research grants from the L'Or?al-UNESCO for Women in Science South African National Programme.

The University of KwaZulu-Natal's School of Engineering Research and Innovation Expo will place on 8 November.

The Mechanical Engineering Open Day at the University of KwaZulu-Natal was held at the Unite School of Engineering Building, Howard College Campus.

The Engineering Council of South Africa conferred continued accreditation with no deficiencies and no concerns until 2024.

Six academics from the College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science were among 23 of the country's scholars and scientists inaugurated as members of the Academy of Science of SA.

The University of KwaZulu-Natal has been placed in the 401+ band of the Times Higher Education Arts and Humanities subject rankings.

The UKZN Discipline of Neurosurgery based in Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital once again leads with innovation in the field of neurosurgery in the province by developing its own "Functional Neurosurgery."

A 67-year-old UKZN lecturer and retired HR practitioner, Dr Bongani Mkhize, has graduated with a PhD in Social Sciences for research that analysed strike participation at Transnet port terminals in KwaZulu-Natal.

The honorary doctorate was awarded to Professor Thuli Madonsela in recognition of her tireless dedication to the South African Constitution.

The University of KwaZulu-Natal will confer degrees on 1 977 graduands, 60% of them women.

The University of KwaZulu-Natal joined the country in expressing outrage and condemnation of the horrific cases of violence against women and children which continue to persist.

Child health expert and UKZN Emeritus Professor Hoosen Coovadia is ranked 10th on the Web site Expertscape's list of the world's top experts on breastfeeding.

Professor Colleen Downs was named a finalist for a Standard Bank Top Women Award in the category of Top Woman in Science.

Auditing lecturer and researcher Hlengiwe Ndlela (32) is a finalist in SAICA's Top 35 Under Thirty5 competition and also runs a mentorship programme for schoolgirls.

Mbali Gwacela from the School of Agricultural, Earth and Environmental Sciences says this field is bursting with possibilities.

UKZN alumni and Enactus members donated their time and seedlings, compost, etc to help the Mtubatuba community develop gardens at the school.

The Centre for World University Rankings has placed UKZN in the top four best universities in South Africa, and in the top 500 globally.

For SA to thrive in a time of globalisation, digitisation and increased competition, excellence must be the cornerstone of all our socio-economic endeavours.

The awards ceremony, held at the Elangeni Hotel, honoured filmmakers for being the nation's conscience and for uniting Africa through film.

The university won the MEC Special Award at this year's Simon "Mabhunu" Sabela Film and Television Awards at the Playhouse Theatre for its Durban International Film Festival.

Higher education and training is crucial for the development of a country's economy, technological advancement and for the enhancement of human capital.

University staff, students and alumni are reminded to take part in the UKZN Campus to Campus 10km race and 5km fun run on Sunday, July 28.

It is with sadness that we received the news of the passing of world-renowned music legend Dr Johnny Clegg, a true son of Africa.

Senior lecturer in Sociology at UKZN, Dr Kathryn Pillay, has been awarded a C2 Rating by the National Research Foundation.

Dr Sphumelele Ndlovu, one of the Mail & Guardian's 200 Young South Africans for 2019, was recognised in the category of Science and Technology.

The director of UKZN's Language Planning and Development Office, Professor Langa Khumalo, has been appointed vice-president of the African Association for Lexicography.

Lerisha Naidu, a UKZN alumna and a partner at Baker McKenzie, made it onto the prestigious list in the Business and Law category.

Professor Thabo Msibi is the first black South African scholar in Education to be awarded a prestigious P-Rating by the National Research Foundation.

Enactus members presented the student organisation's Sack Space concept in which vegetables are grown in vegetable sacks, known as vertical farming.

Guests from the governments of Lesotho, China and Mauritius, and international students and staff, attended the event on Howard campus, themed Leaving No One Behind.

The University of KwaZulu-Natal has secured the number one spot in Africa on the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings.

Professor Sabine Marschall's book, Tourism and Memories of Home, explores journeys to former and imaginary homes for migrants, exiles, refugees and diaspora groups.

The conference enabled TBAs to share their skills, experience and work challenges, and to protect, promote and develop indigenous knowledge systems.

The campaign shows solidarity for medical professionals and students living with depression and other mental challenges.

House musician Holly Wasserfall, aka Holly Rey, a media and communication honour's graduate, won the SAMA for her song, Deeper.

The first fellowship awarded to Dr Tivani Mashamba-Thompson will help fund her current research project; the second provides leadership training.

The R12.8 million grant will fund the implementation of a three-year multidisciplinary global health research study on first-episode psychosis.

Deputy minister of higher education, science and technology Buti Manamela showed his support for Team UKZN in the lead-up to the marathon.

The UKZN College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science stand at the annual Royal Agricultural Show, in Pietermaritzburg, won a silver medallion.

The university collaborated with Rise Against Hunger Africa and SAICA to pack 10 000 meals for pre-schools and families in need in KwaZulu-Natal.

The Afrocentric Precision Approach to Control Health Epidemics Flagship project was unveilied recently at the UKZN.

Phase two of the College of Health Sciences programme received a R40 million grant from the Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation.

Professor Johannes John-Langba is the first African to receive the award, from Howard University, in recognition of his educational leadership.

Midfielder Kholosa Biyana was chosen as part of the national women's soccer squad, Banyana Banyana, to represent SA in France next month.

The University of Denver's Dr Jeremy Haefner said automation brings job losses but increases productivity.

One Man Can encourages zero tolerance for abuse and highlights the role men could play in eliminating gender-based violence.

Professor Frank Tanser was awarded the Royal Geographical Society Back Medal for HIV research that has shaped national health policies in developing countries.

The books, one on law terminology and the other a poetry anthology, reflect UKZN's drive to promote isiZulu and transform higher education.

Sibusiso Mashiloane says his album, Closer to Home, reflects the musical dialects and characteristics of the communities in which he has lived.

Professor Verusia Chetty and Dr Tivani Mashamba-Thompson attended the 11th HOPE meeting in Okinawa, Japan.

In SA, unjustified delays are a reoccurring problem for asylum seekers applying for refugee status and appealing the rejection of their applications.

The Centre for Pharmaceutical Policy and Evidence Based Practice will help to promote affordable access to effective medicines, diagnostics and other medical devices.

Effective leaders will need to know how to respond, operationally and strategically, to ensure the country remains viable and sustainable, says Rudi Kimmie, co-ordinator of the Aerotropolis Institute Africa at UKZN.

'Social Welfare Policy in South Africa: From the Poor White Problem to a "Digitised Social Contract"' was co-authored by UKZN Emeritus Professor Fikile Mazibuko.

University of KwaZulu-Natal's Georgina Calder held an exhibition at the Jack Heath Gallery, in Pietermaritzburg.

Some consequences of climate change can be turned into opportunities to grow the green economy, according to the results of a doctoral study by Dr Magash Naidoo.

Research reveals Drakensberg Crag Lizards pick up pollen on their snouts when they visit the flowers to lap nectar.

Banele Mgabi danced on stage at UKZN Westville campus as he was awarded a post-graduate diploma in finance, banking and investment management.

Dr Judy Dlamini received an honorary doctorate in economics in recognition of her economic activism and role as an entrepreneur.

Tyrone Bright graduated from the UKZN's School of Engineering, following in the footsteps of his dad, dean and head of the School of Engineering, Professor Glen Bright.

Dr Ashley Subbiah's study explored the physiological and evolutionary factors governing seed recalcitrance, along with valuable quantitative tools for seed conservation.

Jackson Make graduated with his Bachelor of Social Science degree from the University of KwaZulu-Natal.

Musician Holly Rey has graduated cum laude with an honour's degree in media and communication, for her research on gender-based inequality.

Resistance artist Dr Willie Bester was awarded an honorary doctorate in literature by the University of KwaZulu-Natal.

UKZN's Professor Ncoza Dlova collaborated with international scientists to identify PAD13 as the cause of permanent hair loss among women of African descent.

As part of its dialogue series, the University of KwaZulu-Natal hosted a debate about transformation and the future of SA in the run-up to Human Rights Day.

Party representatives went head-to-head at a pre-election Town Hall debate at the University of KwaZulu-Natal's Westville campus recently.

Women are the majority of the 9 680 graduands receiving degree certificates from the University of KwaZulu-Natal between 1 and 9 April.

Lloyd Gordon's mathematical learning app, Open Omnia, targets learners from Grade 11 to university level who struggle with mathematics.

Academics at UKZN, and their peers from the US and the UK, have studied the spatial structuring of depression on a national scale in SA.

UKZN student Anisha Govender has called for the university community to wear purple on 26 March for Purple Day, which is observed internationally.

The university is investing R9 million into its Big Data for Science and Society Flagship Project, developed to spur socio-economic growth.

In a break with tradition, a recent procedure at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital involved an all-woman team of cardiothoracic surgeons operating in the theatre.

Professor Fernando Albericio is the recipient of the 2019 Murray Goodman Scientific Excellence & Mentorship Award.

As part of the lead-up to the national elections, four political parties will engage in a panel discussion on the key international issues affecting SA.

Londeka Ngubane, from the School of Applied Human Sciences, will join a government-initiated think-tank to determine a new transport system for SA.

KwaZulu-Natal's Traditional Medicine Laboratory, under the leadership of Professor Nceba Gqaleni, hosted Canadian doctors Ian Tietjen and Malcolm Steinberg.

Sumeshen Moodley has taken up a post to lead the medical team for Dehli Capitals cricket squad in the India Premier League.

Penny Kaye has been awarded a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for dedication to her work with oncology patients in the field of dietetics.

Professor Mabutho Sibanda was named vice-chairperson of the South African Commerce Dean's Association.

PhD candidate Refilwe Mofokeng is spending two months at the University of Birmingham working with UKZN alumnus Dr Holly Nel on the science surrounding microplastic pollution.

UKZN postdoctoral researcher Dr Yvette Ehlers Smith launched the Safe & San project alongside her hornbill research in KwaZulu-Natal.

UKZN specialist physician Dr Sipho Duncan Ntshalintshali has been chosen to attend the Advanced Course in Basic and Clinical Immunology in California in March.

University of KwaZulu-Natal alumnus Sarah Shezi is a finalist in the 18-35 years category, Empowerment of Women in South Africa.

Director of the theology and development programme in the School of Religion, Philosophy and Classics Dr Clint Le Bruyns is the brains behind the successful Dolphin Coast Book and Film Club.

Over 250 authors and bureau members of the Working Group II of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change attended the organisation's first Lead Author Meeting in Durban.

The Decoloniality Summer School, part of the UKZN Flagship Capacity Building and Training programme, was offered in collaboration with Spain's Centre of Study and Investigation for Decolonial Dialogues.

In the Times Higher Education Emerging Economies Rankings 2019, the UKZN secured 49th place in the list of 100 best universities in emerging economies.

As of 17 January, 4 446 students had already registered on the system, with 3 664 of those being undergraduate students.

First-year student Kelisha Francis was awarded the Nsika Foundation Scholarship for Architecture.

Shongani Dladla is the recipient of the UKZN Distinguished Leadership Award.

Professor Mahmoud Soliman was named the Top Published Researcher and Professor Colleen Downs was the Top Published Female Researcher.

The article by Belinda Bozzoli, dated 4 December 2018, published at politicsweb.co.za, is not factually correct nor truthful.

Professors Salim Abdool Karim and Lynn Morris are on the list of the world's most highly cited researchers, published by the Web of Science's Clarivate Analytics.

Professor Salim S Abdool Karim was named a recipient of the Al-Sumait Prize for research contributions to African development.

Nantale Nsibirwa was one of three finalists shortlisted for the International River Foundation 2018 Emerging River Professional Award.

Male and female students who are part of UKZN Rugby were recently selected to the provincial and national rugby teams.

University of KwaZulu-Natal linguistics lecturer Muhle Sibisi won the Young Linguist Award at the 20th annual International Congress of Linguists, held for the first time on African soil.

The Informatics Institute at the Middle East Technical University, in Turkey, listed the top 18 universities in SA, in which the University of KwaZulu-Natal secured third place.

UKZN's Professor Fatima Suleman, together with colleagues from other universities, are recipients of a share of a Fogarty grant for health research.

Dr Mariam Seedat-Khan, sociologist at the School of Social Sciences at the UKZN, has become one of only 25 certified clinical sociologists in the world.

UKZN's College of Health Sciences, Professor Tricia Naicker, won the 2018 NRF Research Excellence Award for Early Career and Emerging Researcher in SA.