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
October 12, 2018
Inaugural lecture | 18 October
The Vice-Chancellor and Principal cordially invites you and your spouse/partner to attend an inaugural lecture presented by Professor Bice Susan...
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October 4, 2018
Exploring the Unintended Negative Consequences of Climate Change Action
Professor Larry Swatuk of the University of Waterloo in Canada recently visited the Centre for Water Resources (CWRR) at UKZN after launching the book: Water in Southern...
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September 25, 2018
Umjikelezo We-Science on the Road Again to Promote Science in KZN
Umjikelezo We-Science, a science outreach collaboration, held its second four-day roadshow during which it visited four schools in rural parts...
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September 25, 2018
Masters Research Assistant Hosts Grandparents’ Day at Edendale Home
Masters candidate in Agrometeorology and research assistant in the School of Agricultural, Earth and Environmental Sciences (SAEES) Ms Mendy Ndlovu celebrated her...
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September 25, 2018
Siyanqoba UKZN Maths Stars Shine at National Competition
Two senior and two junior UKZN’s Siyanqoba Maths teams competed in the South African Mathematics Foundation (SAMF) annual Mathematics team competition. The...
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September 25, 2018
Hundreds Attend Grade 9 Expo on Edgewood Campus
The College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science (CAES), in partnership with the eThekwini Municipality, hosted a four-day Grade 9 Expo...
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September 25, 2018
Career Fair Opens Doors for Students
The College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science (CAES) hosted a Career Fair on the Pietermaritzburg campus for students in science and agriculture...
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September 25, 2018
Best Oral Presentation Award for UKZN Student at SA Institute of Physics Conference
Mr Bernard Mmame, a Master’s degree candidate in the National Astrophysics and Space Science Programme (NASSP) node in the School of Chemistry and...
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September 25, 2018
Launch of IPCC Technical Support Unit Office at UKZN
The launch of the Durban office of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) Working Group II Technical Support Unit (WGII TSU) at the Smart...
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September 25, 2018
New Vision for SARChI Chair in Land Use Planning and Management
The National Research Foundation (NRF) has appointed UKZN’s Professor Onisimo Mutanga as the South African Research Chair in Land Use Planning and Management....
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September 20, 2018
El Niño Inspired MSc Graduate to Breed Maize for Drought Tolerance
Ms Lucia Ndlala has graduated with her Master’s through the Improved Master’s in Cultivar Development in Africa (IMCDA) at UKZN which is...
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September 20, 2018
Passion for Solving Scientific Puzzles Earns Mdluli a Master’s Degree
‘Do what you have to do in order to do what you want to do’. These are the words that...
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September 20, 2018
Master’s Graduate Helping Meet Soybean Demand Through Breeding
Ms Mwila Chibanda graduated with her Master’s through the Improved Master’s in Cultivar Development in Africa (IMCDA) programme at UKZN, which is...
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September 20, 2018
PhD Graduate’s Doctoral Studies Dedicated to Late Son
hough faced with personal challenges throughout her postgraduate studies, Dr Patricia Govender still managed to graduate with her PhD from...
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September 20, 2018
PhD Graduate Improving Ugandan Rice Production
Dr Mary Teddy Asio has graduated with her PhD through the African Centre for Crop Improvement (ACCI), having worked on a genetic...
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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.