February 2024

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February 2024

Month: February 2024

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 […]

UNIZULU Appoints New Director for Communications and Marketing

UNIZULU Appoints New Director for Communications and Marketing

The University of Zululand (UNIZULU) is pleased to announce the appointment of the Communications and Marketing (CMD) Director, Siyanda Mntambo with effect from 1 February 2024. Mntambo is a seasoned communicator who has been with the University since 2019. Prior to his appointment, the newly appointed Director worked for the Department of Arts, Culture and […]

UNIZULU alumni wins big at the National Teaching Awards

UNIZULU alumni wins big at the National Teaching Awards

University of Zululand (UNIZULU) alumni, Zakhele Xulu a newly appointed principal at Nkwambazi Primary School and he has only been in this position for two weeks. . The thirty-seven-year-old was amongst the teachers who were honoured for their dedication and remarkable contribution as teachers at the National Teaching Awards. The annual awards aim to recognise […]

Kelea chose UNIZULU

Kelea chose UNIZULU

Kelea Jade Rohhanlal, a first-year BCom Accounting Science student at the University of Zululand (UNIZULU), matriculated from John Ross College with a bachelor’s pass and a distinction in accounting. She always knew her university choice, she shared. “I know that every decision I make from now on will have a huge impact on my future, that’s why […]