The 2023 National Research Foundation (NRF) Awards chose some of the country’s high-achieving researchers and scientists at a prominent ceremonial held in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. This year, the awards were held under the theme Celebrating 20 years of the SKA Project in South Africa. University of Zululand won the NRF Excelleration Award for SA Research Institutions. […]
Research and Innovation Week at the University of Zululand started in earnest this morning with an official opening address from the Deputy Vice Chancellor , Research and Innovation Professor Nokuthula Kunene which was followed by the key note address delivered by the Head of Agriculture : Innovation Enabling Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) Mr Sibusiso Manana. […]
Understanding Diabetes in South Africa: Prevention, Management, and Support November is National Diabetes Month, a time when communities across the country seek to bring attention to diabetes. This year’s focus is on taking action to prevent diabetes health problems. Diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects millions of people worldwide, including South Africa. In […]
The Beneficial Impact of Exercise on Diabetes Management Exercise is a powerful tool in the management of diabetes, a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Diabetes is characterized by high blood sugar levels due to either insufficient insulin production (Type 1 diabetes) or the body’s inability to use insulin effectively (Type 2 diabetes). […]
Open Access Week 2023 is an opportunity for people to get together, take action, and raise awareness about the value of community control over information-sharing platforms. In commemoration of this year’s theme, the University of Zululand Library Information Service recently conducted a two-day open science and research management (RDM) workshop in partnership with Mangosuthu University […]
The University of Zululand held a session on community-based service-learning to involve and positively impact communities. This was a five day long workshop with two days online and three days in person from the 10th – 12th October 2023. Mornings were reserved for lectures and activities. The afternoon was set aside for reading. Bertha Sibhensana […]
Leading research to innovation: UNIZULU making a difference through innovation. The University of Zululand (UNIZULU) is proudly situated at the frontier of rurality on one hand, and urban life on the other – allowing the university community to experience both worlds of life on the North Coast of KwaZulu-Natal province, with its rich and diverse […]
The Faculty of Commerce, Administration and Law (FCAL) Dean’s Excellence Awards sparked the spotlight on the remarkable accomplishments of students within the faculty. In her opening remarks, the Deputy Vice Chancellor Teaching and learning Professor Vuyokazi Nomlomo congratulated all and attributed the stellar performance of these students. “I stand before you with immense pride and […]
University of Zululand (UNIZULU) Student, Kwanele Karabo Davidson who is doing his master’s in industrial Sociology, in the faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences has been selected as a recipient of the 2023 Abe Bailey Travel Bursary. The selection was made based on his exceptional leadership qualities and community service. Davidson, along with a group […]
The university of Zululand Academic, Mashapa Sekome from the Economics department was honoured by King Cetshwayo Education District and iLembe District for the Community Engagement work he has done. The two Districts were thrilled to honour and celebrate the outstanding academics who has made incredible contributions to society through his dedication and hard work Mashapa […]
