2021 Stories
Statistical Association Bursary for BSc Graduate
Mr Sbongiseni Mthethwa has not only graduated with a BSc degree majoring in Mathematics and
Summa Cum Laude Student Develops Possible Solution to Public Transport Woes
Top achiever Mr Menzi Skhosana, who was fully sponsored by the Zenex Foundation throughout his
Schoolgirl’s Encounter with Astronomy Leads to Doctoral Degree
Dr Sinenhlanhla Sikhosana’s first encounter of an informative kind with astronomy was when as a
Sixteen Distinctions and Counting
Mr Sfundo Khumalo achieved 16 distinctions during studies at UKZN for his BSc degree. An
Earthquake with Magnitude of 5.5ML Stirred Doctoral Research
What was regarded as the largest mine-related earthquake in the world rocked Orkney in the
Zimbabwean Student Prospers After Doing the Hard Yards
Years of hard work by Mr Jimson Tanyanyiwa saw him graduate at UKZN with a
Cum laude Pass Evidence of Augmented Engineering Programme’s Value
Mr Tazden Sewell is the first in his family to graduate with a university degree
Son Follows in Father’s Engineering Footsteps
‘I have always been surrounded by engineers,’ says Mr Dawit Seyoum, who graduated with an
All Rounder Excels in Class and at Cricket
Mr Gareth Wissing has graduated cum laude with a Master of Science degree in Engineering, specialising in
The Future Looks Bright for Young Mr Bright!
Growing up roaming the hallowed halls of Mechanical Engineering at UKZN where his father was
From Science Foundation to Master’s Degree!
Mr Sanele Shange grew up in iXopo (Springvale) in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands where his teachers
Science Access Programme Stalwart Secures PhD
Senior tutor in the School of Chemistry and Physics and academic stalwart in the science
2020 Stories
“Superfood” Sweet Potato has Enhanced Nutritional Value
Ms Sonia Naidoo can now add the title of doctor to her name after completing
PhD Graduate Completes Doctoral Team
Dr Laurencia Govender was awarded her doctorate at UKZN’s virtual Spring Graduation, bringing the number
Laser Beam Research Leads to Cum Laude MSc
When Mr Gareth Enoch studied Geography in high school, he became passionate about the atmosphere
South African Vegans Under the Spotlight
Ms Sansha Kohidh earned a Master’s degree in Dietetics for research she did into aspects
Wheat Breeding Leads to Drought Tolerance
Dr Zamalotshwa Thungo is the proud holder of a PhD in Crop Science gained through
MAgric Teaches “Old Dog” New Tricks!
Seasoned irrigation technician, Mr Danie le Roux has rebooted his academic career using his considerable
Life Science Teacher Awarded PhD, Now Set on Postdoc Research
Durban’s Thomas More College was proud to announce that it now has a new doctor
Canada Trip Leads to MSc
Ms Gugulethu Tshabalala, an intern project manager at the Duzi-uMngeni Conservation Trust (DUCT) in Pietermaritzburg,
Son Fulfils Promise Made to Dying Father
Mr Bayanda Sonamzi was awarded his MSc degree in Ecological Sciences from UKZN – fulfilling
Childhood Interest in Reptiles Progresses into Doctoral Degree
Since a child, Dr Cormac Price has been fascinated by reptiles and amphibians even though
Research into Wireless Communications Earns PhD
Helping further the 4th Industrial Revolution while gathering a myriad accolades along the way, Dr
Always Look on the Bright Side of Life – Philosophy of MSc Graduate BY: .
You are what you think – these are words cum laude Masters in Applied Mathematics graduate Christelle
2019 Stories
Huawei ICT Skills Student Competition Showcased at UKZN
Huawei held a road show – hosted by the Discipline of Computer Science – on
UKZN Donates Microscopes to Schools in Need
The College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science, with the assistance of Mr Vassan Bensingh of the
Breeding Tougher Wheat for South Africa’s Changing Climate
Ms Maureen Nkhathutsheleni Tshikunde graduated with a Master of Science in Agriculture in Crop Science
Agronomic Potential of Maize for KZN Smallholders Focus of PhD Research
Dr Mthokozisi Kwazi Zuma received a PhD in Crop Science for his research on farmer
Improving Maize Yield Through Genetic Diversity
Mr Zawadi Angomwile Mwaikonyole, a crop production officer in Tanzania’s Mafia District Council, graduated with
Calculating Optimum Sugarcane Harvest Age
Mr Sibusiso Lucky Zulu earned his Master’s in Crop Science for calculating the best age
Masters Study Investigates “Spider Plant” Seeds
Ms Jelila Blalogoe has graduated with her Master’s in Plant Breeding cum laude through a MoBreed project funded by
Contributing Resilient Maize Hybrids for Plant Breeding Success
Mr Chimwemwe Josia, a Technology Transfer Specialist at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
PhD Thesis Examines Enhanced Integrated Coastal Management Decision Making
Senior scientist at the Oceanographic Research Institute (ORI), Dr Bronwyn Goble graduated with her PhD in Environmental
PhD Study Reveals a Grassier Eastern Karoo
Research conducted by Dr Justin du Toit for his PhD in Grassland Science shows that
Cutting-Edge Study Zooms in on Nutrition in HIV-Positive Kidney Donors and Recipients
A ground-breaking national study on the nutritional status and quality of life of HIV-positive transplant
“Obstacles Grow You” Says Cum Laude Graduate
Ms Nomfundo Gabuza graduated cum laude with her MSc degree in Applied Mathematics despite confronting numerous obstacles.
2018 Stories
MSc Focuses on Genetics of Southern African Jackal Buzzard
For Ms Sophia Bam, the importance of education has always been the key to her
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
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’.
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
PhD Graduate’s Doctoral Studies Dedicated to Late Son
hough faced with personal challenges throughout her postgraduate studies, Dr Patricia Govender still managed to
PhD Graduate Improving Ugandan Rice Production
Dr Mary Teddy Asio has graduated with her PhD through the African Centre for Crop Improvement (ACCI),
Graduate Achieves PhD in Record Time with Acclaimed Results
Dr Oluwabamise Adeleye graduated with a PhD in Physics after investigating radiation dose and cancer risk estimates from
Breeding Groundnuts for Prosperity in Malawi
Mr Masoud Sultan graduated with his Master’s in Plant Breeding through the Improved Master’s in Cultivar
Wamisho: First NASSP Master’s Graduate
Since he was a young boy growing up in the streets of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia,
Cutting Edge Atmospheric Research Earns Ncipha a PhD
Dr Gerald Xolile Ncipha from the School of Chemistry and Physics (SCP), graduated with his
Excellent Reputation Attracts Master’s Graduate to UKZN
Mr Shaheen Thakur, a student from the School of Agricultural, Earth and Environmental Sciences (SAEES),
Passion for Agriculture Earns Mchunu Master’s Degree
Mr Lindani Mchunu graduated with his Master of Science in Agriculture degree after investigating the