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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Matric Exam Helpline

The College of AES Teaching and Learning office is proud to offer this Matric support line for students from schools in KZN.    
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Matric Helpline UKZN Open Day

The annual open day provides a remarkable platform to engage with prospective students, offering a profound opportunity to illuminate the array of support, prospects, and resources that the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) extends. As the CAES Matric Helpline, we seized the occasion participating actively in both the Westville and PMB...
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UKZN WINS THREE NSTF AWARDS

UKZN’s College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science has won three of the acclaimed National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF)-South32 Awards for the 2022-2023 cycle. Announced on 13 July at a glittering ceremony held concurrently in Johannesburg and Cape Town, the awards are dubbed the Science Oscars of South Africa. The...
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UKZN to Contribute Food Security Expertise to International Collaboration

UKZN is one of 18 partners that comprise the African Research Universities Alliance Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Food Systems (ARUA-SFS) which has developed a successful proposal for an Africa-Europe Cluster of Research Excellence in Sustainable Food Systems to promote a new approach to equitable research collaboration. At a summit...
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Welcome Message from the Deputy Vice-Chancellor

Professor Fhatuwani Mudau

Contact Details


PA / Secretary (Acting)
Ms Kerry Jordaan

Phone: 033 260 5199
Email: jordaank@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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Latest news

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

14/08/2023

Matric Helpline UKZN Open Day

The annual open day provides a remarkable platform to engage with prospective students, offering a profound opportunity to illuminate the...
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14/07/2023

UKZN WINS THREE NSTF AWARDS

UKZN’s College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science has won three of the acclaimed National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF)-South32 Awards...
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30/06/2023

UKZN to Contribute Food Security Expertise to International Collaboration

UKZN is one of 18 partners that comprise the African Research Universities Alliance Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Food Systems...
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30/06/2023

PhD and Publications a Triumph for Orphaned Food Security Researcher

Dr Simphiwe Hlatshwayo’s PhD research on the impact of crop productivity and market participation on household food and nutrition security...
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30/06/2023

BirdLife South Africa’s Most Prestigious Award for Star Ornithologist and Researcher

Professor Colleen Downs is the most recent recipient of BirdLife South Africa’s Gill Memorial Medal Award established more than seven decades...
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29/06/2023

Prof Sunil Maharaj wins the Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship Award for ground-breaking Astronomy Astrophysics Research

South Africa takes a giant leap towards becoming a global leader in astronomy and astrophysics as Professor Sunil Maharaj of...
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29/06/2023

Professor Mostafa speaks to the media about the state of KZN’s infrastructure

Newzroom Afrika interview Social media is awash with pictures of houses with collapsed walls and blown away roofs due to...
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23/06/2023

Nurturing Hope: Biochemistry Students Volunteer at Local Baby House

In a world where compassion and empathy often take a back seat, second-year students in the School of Life Sciences,...
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23/06/2023

Dietetics Lecturer Receives Recognition for Contributions to the Profession

Dr Laurencia Govender, a senior lecturer in UKZN’s Discipline of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, received the Association for Dietetics in...
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15/06/2023

Colourfest 2023 a Fun Run Extravaganza!

Staff in the College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science (CAES) donned their running shoes and colourful costumes to take part...
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15/06/2023

UKZN Researchers Named as “Science Oscars” Finalists

Four UKZN academics at the College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science have been named as finalists for the prestigious National...
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10/06/2023

Students selected for the STEM MentHER programme at UKZN

Th STEM MentHER programme is aimed at grade 12 female students, to guide and streamline their journey into a Science,...
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09/06/2023

Women Breaking Barriers Through Science

The UKZN School of Chemistry and Physics hosted a remarkable Women in Science Luncheon on 24 May 2023 at SmartGrid, under the...
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26/05/2023

Talent Wins Games but Teamwork Makes Champions!

UKZN’s School of Engineering held its annual team-building sports day at the Old Mutual Sports Hall on the Howard College...
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26/05/2023

STEC@UKZN Captivates Primary School Learners with Engaging Science Workshop

The Science Technology Education Centre at UKZN (STEC@UKZN) conducted a three-day outreach workshop at SM Jhavary Primary School in Durban with the...
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