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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

“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 […]

Mthembu to Reclaim Her Top Achiever Status in 2023

Mthembu to Reclaim Her Top Achiever Status in 2023

The year 2022 taught Nonjabulo Mthembu two important lessons: firstly, that when one deviates from their priorities, they are bound to pay a hefty price at the end, and secondly, that the road to academic success is not always smooth sailing. Mthembu is a third-year student who is pursuing a BCom Banking and Business Management […]

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 […]