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South African Human Rights Training Workshop for UNIZULU  Student Human Rights Champions

South African Human Rights Training Workshop for UNIZULU  Student Human Rights Champions

The University of Zululand (UNIZULU) and the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) as part of their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) hosted a workshop for Student Human rights champions. The training facilitated by the members of the South African Human Rights Commission In attendance was the students from the Department of Law and Department of […]

Computer Science Department Launches Advisory Committee

Computer Science Department Launches Advisory Committee

The Department of Computer Science within the University of Zululand (UNIZULU) recently held the Inaugural Ceremony of the UNIZULU Computer Science Advisory Committee at KwaDlangezwaCampus. The purpose of advisory committees at UNIZULU is to provide coordinated advice to the University from the industrial sector, civil society, governmental organisations and professional bodies, in relation to particular […]

National Budget Reviewed During Discussions at UNIZULU

National Budget Reviewed During Discussions at UNIZULU

The Department of Economics at the University of Zululand (UNIZULU) hosted a Post budget review debate following the recent national budget announcement and to enable participants to share views on the 2024 National Budget. This event included a post-budget analysis, offering insights and discussion about the presented budget’s implications. In attendance were Faculty members from […]

Staunch Professor Sparks Discussion at Life Orientation Teachers Seminar

Staunch Professor Sparks Discussion at Life Orientation Teachers Seminar

The university of Zululand recently hosted a Life Orientation Educators’ seminar in King Cetshwayo District. The partnership between the University of Zululand and the Department of Education King Cetshwayo District (KCD) is very special as it concerns molding a future responsible citizen of South and beyond. KCD LO educators have pioneered interventions that are relevant […]

UNIZULU dissecting  the role of  Life Orientation Teachers

UNIZULU dissecting  the role of  Life Orientation Teachers

There was a buzz of energy when the anticipated Life Orientation teachers Seminar – King Cetshwayo District was hosted by the university of Zululand at the Bon Hotel – Empangeni on Thursday the 22 February 2024. This prestigious event was hosted by the University’s Communication and Marketing Division. Life Orientation educators play a vital role […]

UNIZULU Choir Launches Two Upcoming Albums

UNIZULU Choir Launches Two Upcoming Albums

The University of Zululand (UNIZULU) Choir has once again raised the profile of the University. It has recorded not one, but two studio albums, titled “uMkhonto ka Shaka” and “In Collaboration With”, which will be released on multiple digital music platforms on Friday, 1 March 2024. These two records were launched this evening (Friday, 23 […]

UNIZULU participated in Transport Career Expo

UNIZULU participated in Transport Career Expo

The Department of Business Management (Transport and Logistics Section) at the university of Zululand (UNIZULU) was invited by the National Department of Transport (DOT) to a Transport and Logistics Career Expo .This was in commemoration of  Transport awareness day at Bilanyoni, Edumbe Local Municipality in Paulpietersburg on the 10th of February 2024. Dr Ayansola Ayandibu […]

Getting to know the new: Director Teaching & Learning

Getting to know the new: Director Teaching & Learning

The university of Zululand (UNIZULU) is delighted to announce the appointment of a seasoned academic Professor Mumsi Khuzwayo, who assumed the position of Director: Teaching and learning   on 1 February 2024. Prof Khuzwayo brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience in the higher education sector. She holds a Doctoral of Education degree from […]

MOU with Russian Institution Set to Bolster Research and Innovation

MOU with Russian Institution Set to Bolster Research and Innovation

The University of Zululand (UNIZULU), on Monday, 12 February 2024, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Moscow Engineering Physics Institute (MEPhI) situated in Russia. The signing ceremony took place on the KwaDlangezwa Campus in the presence of a Russian delegation comprised of MEPhI and Rosatom staff and select UNIZULU Executive and senior management […]

DHET Registration Oversight Delegation Visits UNIZULU

DHET Registration Oversight Delegation Visits UNIZULU

A Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) delegation, comprised of Zakhele Hlongwane, Meje Setjhaba and Rekha Bennideen, visited the University of Zululand’s (UNIZULU) KwaDlangezwa Campus on 9 February 2024 to discuss the 2024 Registration status update and the state of academic readiness for the institution.   The delegates were welcomed the University Vice-Chancellor and […]