
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 Shenaid Naidoo as both young

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 Shenaid Naidoo as both young

‘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 to make the world better

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, Sivalingam decided to stay close

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 drawn to forensic genetics and

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 practitioner that she hopes will

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 China as well as postgraduate

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 problem. Olofinsan explored the use

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 mixing lotion, perfume and shampoo.