Passion for Food Security Leads to Master’s Degree
‘I have supervised Nqobile from the time of her Postgraduate Diploma in Food Security and recognised key research skills, passion and commitment even at that
26/09/2022
Developing Striga-Resistant and Biocontrol-Friendly Maize for Africa
Dr John Lobulu, a researcher at the Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI) is receiving a PhD from UKZN after he successfully investigated the development of
26/09/2022
PhD Graduate Cultivates a Career in Agricultural Extension and Rural Resource Management
Dr Sithembiso Ndlela is celebrating completing his PhD research that emphasises the importance of responsible natural resource management while simultaneously increasing small-scale farmers’ agricultural production
26/09/2022
First Black Female South African Awarded PhD in Marine Geology
Dr Nonkululeko Dladla, a developmental lecturer in Geological Sciences at UKZN focused her PhD study on the stratigraphy and geological evolution of three coastal waterbodies
26/09/2022
BIO Africa Convention
The fifth annual BIO Africa Convention themed Africa Resilient: Life Sciences Innovation for Achieving Health and Food Security, held from 27 to 31 August brought
16/09/2022
Webinar Delves into KZN Flood Disaster Management
The Durban Research Action Partnership (D’RAP) and eThekwini Municipality’s (EM) Municipal Institute of Learning (MILE) hosted a webinar where the municipality’s Disaster Management Unit spoke about its response to the severe floods
16/09/2022
Floods Inspire Environmental Champion to Pen Poetry
Mr Skhumuzo Mhlongo, an MSc student in Waste and Climate Change on UKZN’s Howard College campus under the supervision of Professor Cristina Trois, has turned
16/09/2022
Hats Off to Our Graduates!
UKZN is pleased to announce that its Spring Graduation ceremonies will be held on the Westville campus on 21 and 22 September. Known for its
16/09/2022
UKZN and Partners Host WEF NEXUS Winter School
The origins of the Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Nexus Winter School can be traced back to a workshop in March 2020, says Professor Tafadzwa Mabhaudhi of UKZN’s
09/09/2022
Umkomaas Secondary School Visits UKZN as Part of LINKS International STEM Project
As part of National Science Week, STEC@UKZN – the University’s Science and Technology Education Centre – hosted the Umkomaas South Africa/Windy City (IL) LINKS-NSBE Jr.
05/09/2022