Breaking Down Bacteria with Master’s Graduate
Ms Carrie Jacobs began her academic career in the Medical Sciences where she obtained her undergraduate degree in Anatomy. ‘I have always been interested in
20/09/2018
Saving the World Through Entomology
Malaria is a disease transmitted by Anopheles mosquitoes; the highest impact of the disease is seen in Africa where 90 percent of worldwide deaths occur as a
20/09/2018
Six JAAS UKZN Co-Supervised Students Graduate
Six Chinese students graduated with their PhDs from UKZN’s College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science (CAES). Their studies fell under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between UKZN
20/09/2018
Former Statistician-General of South Africa Receives Honorary Degree
South Africa’s former and longest-serving Statistician-General, Dr Pali Lehohla, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Lehohla, who is originally
18/05/2018
Distinguished Teacher Uses Web 2.0 Technologies to Enhance Teaching
Professor Guegium Kana has been awarded a Distinguished Teachers’ Award for 2017 in recognition of his innovative teaching methods and harnessing of information technology. ‘This
18/05/2018
Distinguished Teacher Brings Out the Best in His Students
Professor Naven Chetty, Acting Dean for Teaching and Learning in the College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science (CAES) received the Distinguished Teachers’ Award (DTA) from the University
18/05/2018
Master of All Trades
Award-winning filmmaker Dr Preshanthan Moodley obtained his PhD in the field of Science at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN). Moodley, who hails from Richards Bay,
18/05/2018
Geology a Family Affair for Downhill Mountain Biking Champion and PhD Graduate
Downhill mountain biking world champion and Chairperson of the KwaZulu-Natal Gravity Mountain Biking, Dr Nigel Hicks, graduated with a PhD in Geology, becoming the third
18/05/2018
Statistics PhD Graduate Earns Plaudits for Women in Science
Ugandan-born Dr Justine Nasejje graduated with a PhD in Statistics for research that has drawn international attention in her field and earned her invitations to a number
18/05/2018
Television Dream in Reach for Science Graduate
Ms Sthabile Mavundla, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Life Science at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, is well on her way
18/05/2018