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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 Ms Preleen Reddy and Ms

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 and believe you can use

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 the young age of 17,

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 at UKZN, Dookie found herself

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 a career as a medical

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 in his home country of

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 a major global public health

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 she would create “potions” by