2020 Stories
Summa Cum Laude Graduate Excels in Computer Science and IT
Mr Ntobeko Cele graduated top of his class in Computer Science and Information Technology (IT),
Summa Cum Laude Degree in the Bag for Talented Student
Gaming and sports fanatic with a passion for maths and science, Mr Nikhiel Bansi has
Research into Biogas for Rural Waste Management and Energy Solutions Secures Cum Laude Degree
Mr Jonathan Olal Ogwang received his Master’s degree cum laude in Civil Engineering for research
No One Road to Success – PhD Graduate
If at first you don’t succeed, try again is the maxim of Dr Thokozani Ngema.
Top of the Class!
Four of UKZN’s 48 Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) graduates received their degrees
Sisters in Science Doing it Together… and For Each Other
Chemistry runs thick in the veins of the Fraser family – Gillean graduated with an
Two New Doctors in the House!
Husband and wife Rasoul Hassanalizadeh and Parisa Doubra have graduated with doctoral degrees in Chemical
Double Cause for Celebration as Computer Science Twins Graduate
It was cause for a double celebration in the Mbatha household when twins Sandile and
Master’s Project Enhances Maize Improvement
Mr Malven Mushayi, a Senior Research Associate at Seed Co Ltd in Zimbabwe, has graduated
Response of Grasslands to Global Change Examined in Cum Laude Master’s Research
Grassland ecosystem stability was the topic of research undertaken by Mr Stuart Demmer which culminated
The Answers Lie in the Soil… and the Water
Ms Robyn Horan graduated with her Master of Science in Hydrology for research that used
PhD Study Examines Use of Human Wastewater to Grow Crops
Evaluating the feasibility of using human excreta-derived materials as nutrient sources for the hydroponic production
2019 Stories
Mathematics Centred Degrees for Sudanese Couple
Husband and wife duo, Osman Noreldin and Amna Ibrahim, have graduated with their PhD and
Science Access Student Turns into Maths Whiz at UKZN
Mr Ntokozo Khuzwayo has reason to celebrate – not only did he graduate summa cum laude with
First Black SA Woman to Graduate with a PhD in Statistics at UKZN
Dr Nonhlanhla Yende-Zuma has become the first Black South African woman to graduate with a
A PhD “Century” Plus One for UKZN’s College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science
UKZN’s College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science (CAES) once again made a significant contribution to
PhD for Investigations into Groundnut Disease
Dr Eliud Kongola graduated with a PhD through the African Centre for Crop Improvement (ACCI) at UKZN
PhD Graduates Investigate Threats to Staple Crops
Novel research investigating how to combat the threats of environmental stress and parasites on wheat
Overcoming Challenges to Master Agriculture
Ms Simphiwe Hlatshwayo has harvested a Master’s degree in Agriculture (Food Security) after assessing local
Managing Fruit Quality Focus of PhD Research
Research into techniques to improve the maintenance of citrus fruit and avocado pear quality from
Cum Laude Hydrology Graduates Set to Make Waves
The saying: ‘A drop of water is worth more than a sack of gold to a thirsty
Cum Laude Master’s Graduates Conduct Novel Research on Wheat and Sugarcane
Cum laude graduates Mr Sbongeleni Duma and Mr Kwame Shamuyarira received their Master of Science in
Agrometeorology PhD for Botswanan Academic
A lecturer at the University of Botswana (UB), Dr Nicholas Mbangiwa, graduated with a PhD
Use of Ethnomedical Plants for Animal Health Explored in Cum Laude MSc
Mr Lindokuhle Christopher Mhlongo used scientific methods to explore medicinal plants as an alternative to
2018 Stories
Dr Kannigadu Aims to Smash Patriarchy Through Education
Having completed her Master’s degree in Chemistry at UKZN in 2015, Dr Christina Kannigadu felt
From Herding Cattle to Improving Quality of Data Analysis
Mr Lethani Ndwandwe has graduated with his Master’s in Statistics for his work on missing data imputation
MSc in Plant Breeding for Nundwe
Mr McDonald Nundwe has graduated with his Master’s in Plant Breeding which involved characterising sweet
Searching for Mathematical Insight into Higher Dimensions
Mr Simphiwe Mathenjwa graduated with his Master’s in Applied Mathematics from the School of Mathematics, Statistics
Securing Global Energy Security Through Innovative Research
Dr Precious Mangena has graduated with her PhD in Plant Breeding for her work in
Cum Laude for Statistics Master’s Graduate
Mr Mohanad Mohammed from the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science (SMSCS) has graduated with his
PhD Tackles Natural Resource Conservation for Sustainable Water Supply
Dr Catherine Hughes graduated with her PhD in Hydrology after using validated hydrological modelling to
Success Despite All Odds
Enthusiasm and hard work paid off for Chemical Engineering student, Ms Pachia Marimuthu, who graduated
Solving Traffic Congestion Problems Caused by Rainfall
Dr Stephen Olukayode Ibijola is ecstatic to graduate from UKZN with a PhD that looked
PhD in Chemical Engineering for Dr Atsile Ocwelwang
Using education as a key to transforming the circumstances of her life is what motivated
Graduate Learns PhD Journey Not One-Size-Fits-All
Studying towards a Doctorate is a demanding and challenging task and every doctoral student and
PhD Sets Graduate on Course to Solving Water Pollution Problems
Dr Kayode Olowe graduated with a PhD in Civil Engineering for his research in solute