College of Agriculture, Engineering
and Science (CAES)

Welcome to the College of Agriculture, Engineering & Science

The College is committed to the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s vision of being the premier university of African Scholarship. It strives to play a transformational role in the development of South Africa and the continent while providing a meaningful contribution to global knowledge production
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UKZN CELEBRATES ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL ROCKET LAUNCH

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...
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New ‘poo predicter’ tells swimmers if water’s safe at Durban beaches

The new website Woz’Olwandle (Come to the sea) uses a computer model to crunch a wide range of data to estimate the likely concentrations of E. coli at several local beaches over 24 hours. Much like a weather service report, the website will provide guidance on whether it is safe to swim,...
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Geography Lecturer a Product of UKZN’s Recognition of Excellence

Dr Ntombifuthi Precious Nzimande is a  UKZN alumnus-turned-lecturer who has brought back from the historic cities of Hungary expertise that will enhance her teaching of Human Geography on the University's Howard College campus. Nzimande completed her Bachelor of Social Sciences, Bachelor of Science Honours, and Master’s degrees in Geography on...
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Engineering Alumnus Heads Academy for Underprivileged Youth

Electronic Engineering alumnus, Mr Cebo Mzinyane, is making good progress with a non-profit company he founded to motivate children in underprivileged areas in the Greater Durban area to excel academically, socially, personally and recreationally. Mzinyane established the Monarkhia Academy in response to poverty he saw hampering young people to achieve their full...
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Welcome Message from the DVC

Professor Fhatuwani Mudau

Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Head of College (Acting)

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Ms Nokukhanya Fortunate Shinga

Phone: 033 260 5199
Email: shingan@ukzn.ac.za
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The College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science is proud of its contribution to the University, country and region and boasts some of the best teaching and research facilities on the continent. Our college is comprised of five schools, namely:

The DVC is supported by six school Deans as well as Deans of Teaching & Learning and Research, while administrative support is provided by the College Director of Professional Services.

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Read all about the latest developments in the College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science.

15/03/2023

UKZN CELEBRATES ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL ROCKET LAUNCH

On 14 March, the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Aerospace Systems Research Institute (ASRI) Space Propulsion Programme, successfully test launched its Phoenix...
Read More
15/03/2023

New ‘poo predicter’ tells swimmers if water’s safe at Durban beaches

The new website Woz’Olwandle (Come to the sea) uses a computer model to crunch a wide range of data to estimate the...
Read More
10/03/2023

Geography Lecturer a Product of UKZN’s Recognition of Excellence

Dr Ntombifuthi Precious Nzimande is a  UKZN alumnus-turned-lecturer who has brought back from the historic cities of Hungary expertise that...
Read More
05/03/2023

Engineering Alumnus Heads Academy for Underprivileged Youth

Electronic Engineering alumnus, Mr Cebo Mzinyane, is making good progress with a non-profit company he founded to motivate children in...
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05/03/2023

Alumnus Awarded PhD 30 Years After Securing MSc from UKZN

Dr Richard Smart was awarded his PhD in Agricultural Economics from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) three decades after...
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05/03/2023

STEC@UKZN Participates in STEM Fair

Pietermaritzburg Girl’s High School (GHS) pulled out all the stops at their Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Fair. The...
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05/03/2023

Emeritus Professor Honoured for Exceptional Contributions to Crop Production

Michael Savage, Emeritus Professor of Agrometeorology at UKZN was awarded Honorary Membership of the South African Society of Crop Production (SASCP) at...
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05/03/2023

Artistic Civil Engineering Student a Budding Social Media Star

Mr Nkosikhona Gcabashe, a final-year Civil Engineering student at UKZN has amassed more than 45 000 followers on his TikTok account, almost...
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05/03/2023

CAES Honours Long-Serving Staff

Employee recognition is a fundamental need. Nothing beats being recognised at one’s workplace because of one’s effort and behaviour. It...
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21/02/2023

UKZN Marine Biologist Participates in Bilateral South Africa-Norway Conference and Sea Cucumber Symposium

Mr Gan Moodley of the Marine Biology, Aquaculture, Conservation Education and Ecophysiology Laboratory (MACE Lab) at UKZN was one of...
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21/02/2023

A Successful First-Year Orientation 2023

UKZN’s first-year students for 2023 were recently welcomed with a comprehensive action-packed virtual orientation week from the University’s four Colleges....
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21/02/2023

Climate Change and Top Scientific Research Spotlighted at Annual Research Symposium

Innovative research projects being undertaken by master’s and doctoral students were presented online at UKZN’s annual Postgraduate Research and Innovation Symposium (PRIS)...
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21/02/2023

UKZN Hosts Annual Parents’ Day Virtually

Saturday, 4 February 2023 saw the virtual hosting of this year’s UKZN annual Parents’ Day, an event that aims to...
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21/02/2023

Chemical Engineering Professor Wins International Recognition

Associate Professor and Academic Leader in Chemical Engineering David Lokhat is earning plaudits for his research and the work he...
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21/02/2023

Prestigious Botany Award for A-Rated UKZN Professor

Professor Steven Johnson, a research professor at UKZN whose expertise lies in the ecology, evolution and chemistry of plant-animal interactions...
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