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Unveiling the Crucial Role of Mathematics in Our Lives: Celebrating Mathematics Day

Unveiling the Crucial Role of Mathematics in Our Lives: Celebrating Mathematics Day

In a world often dominated by flashy headlines and groundbreaking innovations, it’s easy to overlook the quiet but profound influence of mathematics in our daily lives. Yet, on Mathematics Day, we are given the opportunity to pause and reflect on the beauty and significance of this timeless discipline. Mathematics is the universal language that underpins […]

UNIZULU RICHARDS BAY CAMPUS HOSTS GBV AWARENESS CAMPAIGN

UNIZULU RICHARDS BAY CAMPUS HOSTS GBV AWARENESS CAMPAIGN

The University of Zululand (UNIZULU) Pastoral Care Unit in collaboration with Transformation and Social Inclusion, recently hosted UNIZULU first year students  Gender Based Violence (GBV) awareness campaign held Richards Bay Campus. The Theme: Eradicating GBV at UNIZULU.  The campaign was aimed at  raising  awareness encompassing  the multifaceted issues  of GBV in Higher education institutions , […]

UNIZULU’s Disability Unit Welcomes Differently Abled Academics in the year 2023

UNIZULU’s Disability Unit Welcomes Differently Abled Academics in the year 2023

The Disability Unit under the Student Services Department recently hosted an imbizo in the iconic King Bhekuzulu Hall KwaDlangezwa campus, to welcome students living with challenging abilities in the year 2023. The occasion was to create awareness on issues of disabilities and chronic challenges. It also aimed to create a platform for students to speak […]

USA EMBASSY VISITS THE UNIVERSITY OF ZULULAND

USA EMBASSY VISITS THE UNIVERSITY OF ZULULAND

The Internationalization Office at the University of Zululand (UNIZULU) recently hosted the US Embassy . In attendance were Jaclyn Cole, Public Diplomacy Officer (U.S. Consulate General Durban); Frank Whitaker, Country Public Affairs Officer (U.S. Embassy Pretoria); and Susan Knowles (U.S. Consulate General Durban). The objective of the engagement was for UNIZULU to showcase how it […]

ALLY “The algorithm”: An edutainment based on Cyberbullying in the Zululand region

ALLY “The algorithm”: An edutainment based on Cyberbullying in the Zululand region

Enthusiasm was exceptionally lofty at the University of Zululand’s Creative Arts Department, 8 March 2023 as academics were preparing to present the enlightening show of anti-cyberbullying- ALLY “The algorithm”. Masedi Manenye, a lecturer in the Creative Arts department, presented a warm reception to the attendees which also included the KwaDlangezwa High School learners. ALLY “The […]

“Ooh! This is the Greatest Show!”

“Ooh! This is the Greatest Show!”

The University of Zululand (UNIZULU) Department of Creative Arts and the UNIZULU choir launched its remarkable jam session, on Thursday the 16th of February. This collaboration presented a showstopper of its 1st Musical concert there was a thrill of excitement in the air. The Department of Creative Arts head of the department, Professor Zoliswa Twana […]

FHSS High Flier Aiming to Attain a Doctorate One Day

FHSS High Flier Aiming to Attain a Doctorate One Day

Nonjabulo Nonkululeko Mkhize (20) from Escourt, KwaZulu-Natal is standing tall after emerging as the top second-year student in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Science for the year 2022. She achieved a commendable 86.6% in her studies. Asked what motivated her to attain such an impressive overall mark, Mkhize, who is currently embarking on her […]

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences hosts a Social Cohesion International Seminar event

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences hosts a Social Cohesion International Seminar event

The University of Zululand’s (UNIZULU) Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences recently hosted a Social Cohesion International Seminar at KwaDlangezwa Campus. The focus for this seminar was discussing Social Cohesion in Women, Social Capital, and Social Cohesion: The Case of Kudumbasree and Factors Determining Social Cohesion in Kerala. Two senior professors from India, were the […]

UNIZULU HOSTS THE INAUGURAL CONFERENCE ON ‘NODE FOR AFRICAN THOUGHT’

UNIZULU HOSTS THE INAUGURAL CONFERENCE ON ‘NODE FOR AFRICAN THOUGHT’

The ground-breaking international conference themed “Advancing African thought” that is being hosted by the University of Zululand (UNIZULU) started on a high note on the 17th – 19th November 2022 at the Bon Hotel, Waterfront in Richards Bay, Kwazulu-Natal.  The remarkable event was cemented  by the presence of the  Minister of Higher Education, Science & […]

CHAIRPERSON OF AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL, MS MASITE TOP ACHIEVEMENT AT STANDARD BANK TOPCO AWARDS

CHAIRPERSON OF AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL, MS MASITE TOP ACHIEVEMENT AT STANDARD BANK TOPCO AWARDS

We are delighted and proud to announce that our Ms. Sedie Jane Masite, Chairperson of the Audit and Risk Committee of Council. Ms Masite was awarded the 2nd Runner up in the Category: Professional and Services Support by Standard Bank Top women for her Contribution to Gender Empowerment and Transformation journey in South Africa. The […]