Precious Shamase

Precious Shamase

UNIZULU launch of International Association of Women Judges’ Mentorship Project

UNIZULU launch of International Association of Women Judges’ Mentorship Project

The Law Department at the University of Zululand (UNIZULU) magnificently hosted the launch of the South African Chapter of International Association of Women Judges (SAC-IAWJ: KZN) mentorship programme at the iconic King Bhekuzulu Hall on Saturday, 13th May 2023. The graduation of the mentees and the launch of the Mentorship Programme at UNIZULU, also hailed […]

UNIZULU and RBIDZ Implementation Plan

The Research and Innovation Division at the University of Zululand (UNIZULU) recently  had a follow up meeting  with the Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone (RBIDZ) to review, finalise and sign off the Memorandum of Understanding Implementation Plan between the two institutions and additionally deliberate  on the strategic collaboration for Research and Innovation. The RBIDZ is […]

UNITY IN DIVERSITY: A GLIMPSE INTO THE SA HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM

UNITY IN DIVERSITY: A GLIMPSE INTO THE SA HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM

The South African higher education system bears the scars of a broken system that was essentially inequitable and distinguished along the lines of race and ethnicity. The period between 1948 to 1993 was characterised by legalised, unequal, and separate education, fashioned along the ideology of apartheid and unfortunately this scarring has continued into the new […]

Humans rights – “ the idea of our time’.

Humans rights – “ the idea of our time’.

Human Rights Awareness Month is celebrated in March to hark back South Africans about the martyrs that accompanied the struggle for the attainment of democracy in South Africa. Human Rights Day on 21 March falls within this period. The Department of Political and International Studies (POLIS) in the faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at […]

UNIZULU Putting a stance against GBV Awareness

UNIZULU Putting a stance against GBV Awareness

The Pastoral Care Unit in collaboration with Transformation and Social Inclusion, hosted students,  particularly First year students  to a Gender Based Violence (GBV)  awareness campaign held in the King Bhekuzulu hall, KwaDlangezwa Campus. This campaign raises awareness about gender-based violence and discourages violent, offensive and discriminatory behaviour on campus  and also Encourage victims to speak […]

UNIZULU Hosts Orientation Week for First Year Students

UNIZULU Hosts Orientation Week for First Year Students

Thousands of first-time entering students (FTENs) attended informative orientation sessions at the University of Zululand (UNIZULU) from Monday to Friday, 6 – 10 February 2023. The annual First Year Orientation Program takes place before the beginning of the academic year. During this time, a variety of events are held to orient new students to campus […]

Celebrating women and girls who are leading the way in science

Celebrating women and girls who are leading the way in science

The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is being celebrated on 11 February. This day is one of the days that Professor Evelyn Madoroba recognizes  and acknowledges. She knows only too well how important it is to create awareness of science careers and celebrate women’s contribution to discipline. In celebrating the International Day […]

Celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science

The United Nations’ 8th International Day of Women and Girls in Science is commemorated on 11 February. Women are the greatest resource any country has. Providing encouragement and opportunity for girls and women in science is one the most powerful ways of harnessing the means for the development of the country. Professor Evelyn Madoroba of […]

Dladla Triumphs Over Health Challenges and Makes BSc Cut

Dladla Triumphs Over Health Challenges and Makes BSc Cut

Along with counts of students who sprang to register for various programmes at the University of Zululand (UNIZULU), Ntandoyenkosi Sphesonke Dladla from Mtubatuba was one of the first FTENs (first-time entering students) to be officially registered at the university. He enrolled in the Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering for a Bachelor of Science Agricultural […]