
Umjikelezo We-Science Goes Beyond
Now in its third-year of operation, Umjikelezo We-Science continues to make scientific waves in KwaZulu-Natal. The science

Quantum Computing Workshop Hosted by UKZN
A successful and well-attended quantum computing workshop was hosted on the Westville campus by the

Women in Science Award for UKZN Astrophysicist
Ms Tankiso Moso, a Masters candidate in Applied Mathematics at UKZN specialising in Instrumentational Astrophysics

Mandela Washington Fellowship Hones Leadership Skills for Ecology Master’s Candidate
Master’s candidate in the School of Life Sciences, Ms Thandolwethu Jele was part of the 2019

PhD Student Wins Best Paper at International IEEE Conference
Electronic Engineering PhD student, Mr Dauda Ayanda, won best paper at the international Institute of

WWIS makes Television Debut on Afternoon Express
Wonder Woman In Science (WWIS), Ms Mabli Gwacela made her small screen debut in an

Tackling Devastating Crop Disease to Improve Ethiopia’s Sorghum Production
Dr Girma Mengistu Digafe was awarded his PhD in Plant Breeding at UKZN’s Spring Graduation.

Genetics of Africa’s Important Tepary Bean Crop Explored for MSc Research
Ms Zinhle Mhlaba has graduated with her Master’s in Crop Science for her study that

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.