Huawei ICT Skills Student Competition Showcased at UKZN
Huawei held a road show – hosted by the Discipline of Computer Science – on
UKZN Donates Microscopes to Schools in Need
The College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science, with the assistance of Mr Vassan Bensingh of the
Partnerships for Resilience Explored during Ukulinga Howard Davis Memorial Symposium
Developing resilience through partnerships and collaboration was explored during the annual Ukulinga Howard Davis Memorial
Award for UKZN Dietetics PhD Candidate
A registered dietician, PhD candidate and part-time lecturer in Dietetics and Human Nutrition at UKZN,
Prestigious American Geophysical Union Award for UKZN Researche
Professor Andrew Green of the School of Agricultural, Earth and Environmental Sciences (SAEES) is to receive an
Breeding Tougher Wheat for South Africa’s Changing Climate
Ms Maureen Nkhathutsheleni Tshikunde graduated with a Master of Science in Agriculture in Crop Science
Agronomic Potential of Maize for KZN Smallholders Focus of PhD Research
Dr Mthokozisi Kwazi Zuma received a PhD in Crop Science for his research on farmer
Improving Maize Yield Through Genetic Diversity
Mr Zawadi Angomwile Mwaikonyole, a crop production officer in Tanzania’s Mafia District Council, graduated with
Calculating Optimum Sugarcane Harvest Age
Mr Sibusiso Lucky Zulu earned his Master’s in Crop Science for calculating the best age
Masters Study Investigates “Spider Plant” Seeds
Ms Jelila Blalogoe has graduated with her Master’s in Plant Breeding cum laude through a MoBreed project funded by
MSc Assesses Groundnut Potential
Ms Olivia Chipeta’s research for her Masters in Plant Breeding assessed the level of morphological
Contributing Resilient Maize Hybrids for Plant Breeding Success
Mr Chimwemwe Josia, a Technology Transfer Specialist at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
PhD Thesis Examines Enhanced Integrated Coastal Management Decision Making
Senior scientist at the Oceanographic Research Institute (ORI), Dr Bronwyn Goble graduated with her PhD in Environmental
PhD Study Reveals a Grassier Eastern Karoo
Research conducted by Dr Justin du Toit for his PhD in Grassland Science shows that
Cutting-Edge Study Zooms in on Nutrition in HIV-Positive Kidney Donors and Recipients
A ground-breaking national study on the nutritional status and quality of life of HIV-positive transplant
“Obstacles Grow You” Says Cum Laude Graduate
Ms Nomfundo Gabuza graduated cum laude with her MSc degree in Applied Mathematics despite confronting numerous obstacles.
Applied Mathematician Aces MSc Degree
Ms Kathleen Sellick received her MSc summa cum laude for her research on the strong gravity effects
MSc Study Harnesses Statistics to Understand Child Mortality
MSc graduate, Mr Mbuyiseni Kubheka employed statistical models to investigate the factors that contributed to
Recognition of Human Hand Gestures Explored in Virtual Reality World
Students are often told to stop playing games and focus on their studies, but master’s
MSc Focuses on Genetics of Southern African Jackal Buzzard
For Ms Sophia Bam, the importance of education has always been the key to her
MSc Highlights the Role of Ants in Reforested Landfill
Mr Sbongiseni Xolo was awarded a Master’s in Entomology for his investigation of biodiversity recovery in a
From Humble Beginnings to Formidable Geneticist
Ms Bongekile Ngobese, who was awarded her Master of Science in Genetics cum laude, grew up
Go-Getter Receives her MSc
Ms Nomfundo Praise Ntombela graduated with an MSc in Biochemistry after developing assays to identify
“Poster Boy for Good Results” Graduates with Flying Colours
‘Lindokuhle Ntombela is a poster boy for good results,’ said his supervisor, Professor Naven Chetty.