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UNIZULU academic in favour of formalist approach in research

UNIZULU academic in favour of formalist approach in research

The University of Zululand recently held an Inaugural Lecture presented by Professor Catherine Addison titled, ‘Confessions of a Formalist: A Defense of Close Reading in an Age of Historicism’, at the Council Chambers, KwaDlangezwa campus. The lecture which is part of a series of inaugural lectures is considered as a significant milestone in the academic […]

Executive appointment – DVC: Institutional Support

Executive appointment – DVC: Institutional Support

The University Management is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Sipho Seepe as the Interim Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Institutional Support effective from August 2019. Professor Seepe is a full Professor of Mathematics and Science Education. He holds a Masters in Solid State Physics from Wits University and a PhD from the University of North West. […]

Dr Magigaba Gets Stint in American University

Dr Magigaba Gets Stint in American University

On Sunday, 4 August 2019, Dr Makhosazana Magigaba, bid South Africa farewell as she jetted off to North Carolina, America where she is going to undertake a six-month task at the Appalachian State University. Dr Magigaba heads the Department of Business Management. She is going to lecture Social Entrepreneurship and strengthen the ENACTUS team that […]

Academic’s cryptocurrency research named best paper at accountancy conference

Academic’s cryptocurrency research named best paper at accountancy conference

Raphael Jankeeparsad, a senior lecturer in the Department of Accounting and Auditing at the University of Zululand (UNIZULU), is overjoyed after winning the Best Paper award at the Southern African Accounting Association (SAAA) International Conference, held early this month (July) at the Emperors Palace in Johannesburg. For Jankeeparsad, the award was an unexpected achievement as […]

Academics’ Book Suggests Potential Benefits of Recycling Waste for Construction Use

Academics’ Book Suggests Potential Benefits of Recycling Waste for Construction Use

Two academics from the Department of Chemistry at the University of Zululand (UNIZULU) have published an academic book that analyses the current waste management challenges in the country and proposes potential solutions that can have a positive spin for the construction industry. Waste-to-Profit Volume 2 was published last month (June) and is authored by Dr […]

Lawyering and Social Justice in the 21st century

Lawyering and Social Justice in the 21st century

On Friday the 26 July 2019 the Faculty of Commerce, Administration and Law under the department of Law hosted the Public lecture by eminent Justice Leona Theron. The lecture took place in the Arts auditorium. This gathering saw a huge attendance of the law students. The program included an opening address by UNIZULU’s Head of […]

Academic’s Paper Lauded Internationally

Academic’s Paper Lauded Internationally

A University of Zululand (UNIZULU) academic’s probe into the current experiences of lecturers in South African technical and vocational education and training (TVET) colleges post-apartheid has recently earned her recognition in a reputable international journal. Dr Zanele Buthelezi, a lecturer in the Department of African Languages and Culture, was named Runner-up for the Paper of […]

Incorporating value systems in research

Incorporating value systems in research

The University of Zululand (UNIZULU), through its Community Engagement office, held a three-day workshop last week which was aimed at capacitating staff with appropriate community engagement skills and principles of community-based research (CBR). Held at the Bon Hotel in Empangeni, the workshop was centred around participation in and execution of CBR. The topics of discussion […]

Taking community engagement to new heights

Taking community engagement to new heights

The Department of Creative Arts at UNIZULU recently held one of a kind community engagement event at the department’s Drama Theatre. The event was intended to monitor and find solutions concerning challenges and halting issues that are faced by societies in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. During the event, participants shared their experiences and engaged in […]

UNIZULU celebrates the legacy of Madiba

UNIZULU celebrates the legacy of Madiba

Yesterday,18 July the University of Zululand joined the rest of the world in celebrating and honouring the legacy of the departed former Statesman the larger than life: Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. The Mandela day Mandela Day was officially declared by the United Nations in November 2009.The aim of the day is to highlight Mandela’s 67 years […]