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Grad 2023 Highlights
Its that time of year again, when we celebrate the academic achievements of our graduates. We are excited to watch them take the next step towards their future, with degree in hand.
3 May
Royal Show Grounds,
Pietermaritzburg,
17H30
12 May
UKZN Sports Centre
(WST Campus),
09H30 AND 13H30
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Degrees conferred
0
Postgraduates
0
%
women graduates
0
cum laude or suma cum laude passes
Message from DVC
“…we hope that you will venture into the world dedicated to making it a better place. As graduates, it’s your responsibility to contribute to improving your communities.”
– Professor Fhatuwani Mdau
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Graduate Stories
17/05/2023
Working Women in Science Showcased
Dr Shakira Shaik, senior lecturer in the School of Life Sciences, is extremely proud of her two MSc Biology graduates...
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17/05/2023
Passionate Geneticist Graduates with Flying Colours
‘Define what success means to you and establish a system to achieve it. Find your passion, find something you love...
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17/05/2023
MSc Candidate Researches Delivery of Cancer Treatments
Mr Dillon Sivalingam graduated cum laude with his Master of Science (MSc) degree specialising in Biochemistry. After matriculating with six distinctions at...
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17/05/2023
Top Achiever Encourages Women to Study Science
Ms Alayka Dookie graduated with a BSc Honours in Forensic Genetics, cum laude. Upon completing her undergraduate studies in biological sciences...
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17/05/2023
Summa Cum Laude Graduate’s Studies Inspire a Medical Career
Ms Leah Hemraj’s graduation with her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Genetics summa cum laude is paving the way to...
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17/05/2023
Veterinarian Researches Vaccine Delivery and Immunogenicity
Veterinarian Hai Xu graduated with a PhD in Microbiology from the School of Life Sciences. He completed his undergraduate studies...
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17/05/2023
Medicinal Plant Research Contributes to Combatting Diabetes
Dr Kolawole Olofinsan’s PhD study investigated the antidiabetic potential and bioactive phytochemicals of some South African medicinal plants. Diabetes is...
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17/05/2023
Research Explores Medicinal Benefits of Velvet Bushwillow
Ms Myuri Parusnath has graduated with her Master’s in Science cum laude. Her passion for science started as a child when...
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17/05/2023
Top Achiever Follows in Parents’ Footsteps
‘I was born in Durban and have lived here most of my life. My mum and her siblings attended UKZN...
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17/05/2023
Study Investigates Antimicrobial Resistance in Durban’s Pigeons and Houseflies
Having obtained his undergraduate and honours degrees at UKZN, Mr Trevor Wilson now has an MSc in Genetics cum laude under his...
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17/05/2023
TB Research Group are the Masters
UKZN’s TB Pathogenesis and Biomarker Discovery Research Group graduated four MSc students at the Autumn 2023 Graduation. Ms Kynesha Moopanar,...
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17/05/2023
KZN Corals Under the Spotlight
Watersport enthusiast and proud father of two Dr Brent Chiazzari knows how to mix business with pleasure - enlisting his...
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17/05/2023
Cellular Biologist is a Distinguished Teacher
Dr Dalene Vosloo has joined the ranks of UKZN’s Distinguished Teachers with the Award that was made to her at...
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17/05/2023
Have the Courage to Continue, Says Top Graduate
To graduate with a BSc in Applied Chemistry is not an everyday occurrence. To do so summa cum laude is exceptional. For...
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17/05/2023
Three Years Done and Dusted and Now a Geologist
‘Three years done and dusted, and now I’m a geologist!’ exclaimed cum laude Geological Sciences graduate Ms Demi Lamp. ‘It still sounds...
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