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UNIZULU Appoints Dr Xhala as Executive Director: Physical Planning and Operations (Infrastructure)

UNIZULU Appoints Dr Xhala as Executive Director: Physical Planning and Operations (Infrastructure)

The University of Zululand (UNIZULU) is thrilled to announce that the University Council has approved the appointment of Dr Ncedo Cameron Xhala as its new Executive Director for Physical Planning and Operations [PPO] (Infrastructure).  Dr Xhala’s diverse work experience stems from different built environment professions which include construction management, project management, town planning and financial […]

UNIZULU shines as it successfully hosts the 49th SAAB Conference

UNIZULU shines as it successfully hosts the 49th SAAB Conference

In a triumphant display of academic excellence, Senzo Maxwell Mthobeli Zwane, a fourth-year agronomy student at the University of Zululand (UNIZULU), secured the coveted first prize for the best poster in biotechnology at the recently concluded 49th South African Association of Botanists (SAAB) Annual Conference. Hosted  at UNIZULU Richards bay campus, the SAAB conference brought […]

UNIZULU Mourns the passing of the former DVC – Teaching & Learning

UNIZULU Mourns the passing of the former DVC – Teaching & Learning

The University of Zululand is deeply saddened by the passing of Professor Sechaba Mahlomaholo, former Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC) for Teaching and Learning at the University of Zululand. Prof Mahlomaholo’s career in the higher education sector spanned almost three decades. From 1996 to 1999, he served as HOD for the Department of Educational Psychology and Deputy […]

UNIZULU Opens its Doors for the SAAB Conference

UNIZULU Opens its Doors for the SAAB Conference

Excitement hums in the air at the University of Zululand (UNIZULU) as it gears up to host the prestigious South African Association of Botanists (SAAB) Conference from January 7th to 11th, 2024. Nestled amidst the lush greenery of KwaZulu-Natal, UNIZULU is not just a venue; it’s an immersive experience waiting to unfold for every botanist, […]

Extraordinary teacher in mathematics and a UNIZULU alumni

Extraordinary teacher in mathematics and a UNIZULU alumni

University of Zululand (UNIZULU) Alumni, Solomon MONDLANE who is currently a teacher in Nkandla CMC (SIGANANDA CIRCUIT), was born in Mpumalanga Province.  Mondlane discovered his love for Mathematics at the tender age of ten. He has a fond memory of when he wrote a Mathematics test and received a mark of 49 out of 50 […]

Shaping and transforming the future of agriculture and agricultural education

Shaping and transforming the future of agriculture and agricultural education

In a captivating two-day event hosted at Canefields Country House in Empangeni, the French South Africa Institute (F’S Agri), in collaboration with the University of Zululand (UNIZULU), orchestrated an internationalisation workshop that served as a critical juncture for advancing and transforming agriculture and agricultural curriculum. The programme unfolded on the 30th of November and the […]

Vice Chancellor’s Awards Celebrates the best of UNIZULU

Vice Chancellor’s Awards Celebrates the best of UNIZULU

The University of Zululand’s Vice Chancellor – Professor Xoliswa Mtose recently conveyed her deep appreciation for the dedication and hard work of the university’s administrative staff. In a heartwarming gesture of appreciation, Prof Mtose hosted an appreciation award ceremony for the university’s dedicated administration staff. The event, held at the Council Chambers, was a resounding […]

Department of Agriculture awards best performing Students

Department of Agriculture awards best performing Students

The Department of Agriculture, in the faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering at the university of Zululand (UNIZULU) recently hosted a remarkable extramural activity. This initiative aimed at encouraging students’ participation and consultation following the challenges posed by the COVID -19 pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic reduced the opportunity for direct, real-time interaction between students and […]

OPINION PIECE: Avian Influenza – Sicelo Phumlani Dludla

OPINION PIECE: Avian Influenza – Sicelo Phumlani Dludla

Avian influenza is a highly contagious viral infection caused by several strains of type A influenza virus (H5N1, H7N6) which affects poultry and wild birds. It is commonly known as avian flu or bird flu. It is highly contagious and transmitted to chickens by contact with infected wild birds and their droppings. It spreads through […]

UNIZULU receive a NRF Excelleration Award

UNIZULU receive a NRF Excelleration Award

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. […]