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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)
Contact Details
PA / Secretary
Ms Nokukhanya Fortunate Shinga
Phone: 033 260 5199
Email: shingan@ukzn.ac.za
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:
- School of Agricultural, Earth and Environmental Sciences
- School of Chemistry and Physics
- School of Engineering
- School of Life Sciences
- School of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science
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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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...
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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...
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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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