Professor Albert Modi
Deputy-Vice Chancellor
Contact Details
PA / Secretary
Ms Nokukhanya Fortunate Shinga
Phone: 033 260 5199
Email: shingan@ukzn.ac.za
Welcome Message from the DVC
Welcome to the College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science. Our college, the largest at UKZN, comprises five schools namely:
- School of Agricultural, Earth and Environmental Sciences
- School of Engineering
- School of Chemistry and Physics
- School of Life Sciences
- School of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science
As Deputy Vice-Chancellor, I am supported by six school Deans as well as a Dean of Teaching and Learning and Research, while administrative support is provided by the College Director of Professional Services who has the function and role of a College Registrar.
Approx. students
NRF A-rated scientists
Academic & support staff
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Staff and students that are female
December 11, 2018
Honouring Excellence in Research
Top researchers at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) were acknowledged at the annual Research Dinner on UKZN’s Westville campus. In...
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December 11, 2018
“Waste to Art” Presents Vision for a Sustainable Future
The University of KwaZulu-Natal hosted a unique cocktail themed fashion show titled “Waste to Art” at the KZNSA Art Gallery...
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December 11, 2018
Water Sanitation Specialist Group Deputy Chairmanship for UKZN Academic
Dr Konstantina Velkushanova, a Senior Research Associate in the Pollution Research Group (PRG) at UKZN, was recently appointed Deputy Chair of the International...
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December 11, 2018
School of Engineering Top Academic Staff & Students Honoured
The College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science’s School of Engineering recently hosted its Engineering awards luncheon to celebrate outstanding research...
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December 11, 2018
IBM Prize for UKZN Postdoc Research Fellow
Postdoctoral Research Fellow Dr Maria Schuld was lauded at the IBM Qiskit best paper award competition recently. The researcher from UKZN’s Centre for Quantum Technology was...
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December 11, 2018
Exploring Interactions Between the Atmosphere and Ocean
The South African Society for Atmospheric Sciences (SASAS) recently held its 34th annual two-day conference at the La Montagne in Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal, using...
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December 11, 2018
Education Experts from Iowa State Contribute to Professional Development
The Improved Masters in Cultivar Development for Africa (IMCDA) programme in the School of Agricultural, Earth and Environmental Sciences (SAEES) recently hosted Dr Judith...
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December 11, 2018
UKZN Academics Serve as Judges in Prestigious International Eskom Expo
Two academics from the School of Chemistry and Physics (SCP) served as the sole official judges for the Physics and...
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December 11, 2018
Capacity-Building Workshop for Local Government Focuses Agricultural Planning and GIS
Researchers from UKZN’s School of Agricultural, Earth and Environmental Sciences (SAEES) involved in the uMgungundlovu District Municipality’s (UMDM) uMngeni Resilience Project (URP) hosted a half-day...
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December 11, 2018
Agriculture Students Fly UKZN Flag in National Competition
Three third-year students from the School of Agricultural, Earth and Environmental Sciences (SAEES) took part in the inaugural edition of the Old...
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December 11, 2018
Computer Science Students Participate in Prestigious Huawei Programme
Two Computer Science Honours students from the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science (SMSCS) recently participated in the Huawei Seeds for the...
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December 11, 2018
PhD Candidate Attends Pan-African Soil Challenge in Ghana
Mr Misheck Musokwa, a PhD candidate at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, recently attended the Pan-African Soil Challenge (PASCAL) High-Performance Computing (HPC) training...
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December 11, 2018
Open Day Shines Spotlight on Students’ Electrical, Electronic & Computer Engineering Achievements
The Disciplines of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering (EECE) recently hosted their annual Open Day on the Howard College campus, where 114...
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December 11, 2018
Celebrating Industry Partnership While Showcasing Research
UKZN’s School of Engineering recently hosted their Research Exposition and its Annual Industrial Awards function at the UNITE building at...
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December 11, 2018
Long Service Recognised in College of AES
Long serving staff from the College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science were recognised for their contribution to the University at...
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Wonder Women In Science campaign
The College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science commemorates National Science Week and Women’s Day with the Wonder Women In Science campaign.
These are passionate, pioneering and persistent heroines who are making waves in fields of science and stand as shining examples for all.