The University of Zululand hosted its second prestigious Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence in Teaching and Learning on Friday, 14 September 2018, at the Richards Bay Campus. The awards aim to acknowledge the exceptional performance of staff members in teaching, curriculum innovation, community engagements and support services, which are aligned with the University’s vision about social […]
It is with deep sadness and dismay that UNIZULU has received news of the passing of 2 students. The first student incident occurred on Saturday 15th September as a result of a car accident in Richards Bay. The second incident happened on Sunday 16th September at the University’s KwaDlangezwa. Campus. It is alleged that the […]
In an effort to further develop the culture of research within the University of Zululand (UNIZULU), the institution’s Research Office held its annual Research Week event from Monday to Thursday (10 – 13 September 2018). In his opening address, Professor Nhlanhla Mlitwa, Director: Research and Innovation, highlighted that the Research Office exists to support the […]
Today, 12 September 2018, the University of Zululand (UNIZULU) began its activities for the national Student Entrepreneurship Week (SEW). An initiative that has recently been introduced by the Department of Higher Education and Training, SEW aims to inspire and motivate students to be employment creators rather than seekers. During the event, each student is given […]
The lack of women in science has been hotly discussed and debated over the decades due to low participation of women and particularly young girls in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). According to the Academy of Science of South Africa, women in Africa only account for 10% of STEM academia. This shocking reality did […]
The University of Zululand; Teaching and Learning Centre will be hosting its Second Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Teaching and Learning Awards on Friday, 14 September 2018, in Richards Bay Campus. The awards are for honouring and to recognise excellent academics who serve the university with integrity. These awards were established in 2009 – a collaboration between […]
Budgeting, physical and emotional wellness as well as pushing against unfavourable circumstances were topics greatly discussed at this year’s Women’s Day event at the University of Zululand. Each year, the university holds a special event in honour of the 20 000 fearless women who marched to the Union Buildings in Pretoria on 9 August 1956, against […]
The second day of the 2018 MBALI International Conference saw delegates engaging in discussions regarding interdisciplinary research, intellectual property rights and inclusive growth in South Africa during the two plenary sessions. The first presentation by Professor (Prof) Ruth Taplin, the Founder and Publisher of the interdisciplinary Journal of Economics and Business Law, set the tone […]
Yesterday, Tuesday (3 August 2018), saw the commencement of the highly-anticipated second biennial Management, Business, Administration and Legal Initiatives (MBALI) International Conference. Held at the Peermont Umfolozi Casino, the three-day research conference is hosted by the University of Zululand’s (UNIZULU) Faculty of Commerce, Administration and Law with the intent of bringing researchers from academia and […]
The University of Zululand received R500 000 funding sponsorship from ABSA Bank towards the hosting of the upcoming Management, Business, Administration and Legal Initiatives (MBALI) International Conference, which is scheduled to take place from 1- 3 August 2018. Deputy Dean for Research and Internationalisation in the Faculty of Commerce Administration and Law, Professor Irrshad Kaseeram […]
