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International Education Week Unveils Path towards “The Africa We Want”

International Education Week Unveils Path towards “The Africa We Want”

The International Office within the University of Zululand (UNIZULU) recently hosted a captivating three-day event with the theme: ‘Navigating African perspectives in internationalising higher education towards achieving the “The Africa We Want”’. This conference was held at the King Bhekuzulu Hall on the KwaDlangezwa Campus while simultaneously broadcast on Zoom and YouTube. The event saw […]

UNIZULU and NSF Hold Key Engagement Meeting with Students

UNIZULU and NSF Hold Key Engagement Meeting with Students

The University of Zululand (UNIZULU) recently hosted a key meeting with the National Skills Fund (NSF) which enabled direct engagements between the fund and its bursary recipients. This gathering, held on the KwaDlangezwa Campus, was geared towards addressing concerns, providing updates and fostering a collaborative relationship between students and the funder. The NSF is a […]

UNIZULU Financial Aid Office Hosts Empowerment Session for COID-Funded Students

UNIZULU Financial Aid Office Hosts Empowerment Session for COID-Funded Students

The University of Zululand’s (UNIZULU) Financial Aid Office (FAO) recently hosted a pivotal meeting aimed at supporting students funded by the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases (COID) bursary. The gathering brought together COID representatives, NSFAS officials, and COID-funded students to discuss strategies for sustaining and maintaining funding. The Compensation Fund bursary in South Africa […]

Induction of the Executive Committee of Convocation

Induction of the Executive Committee of Convocation

The Office of the Registrar successfully organised the Induction Workshop and Strategic Planning for the Executive Committee of Convocation. This was to ensure that Convocation is empowered to discharge its duties as prescribed by the institutional statute. The session was held recently at the Capital Pearls Hotel, Umhlanga in Durban. Pursuant to one of the functions […]

Strengthening the Partnership between UNIZULU and MQA

Strengthening the Partnership between UNIZULU and MQA

The University of Zululand (UNIZULU) recently hosted a partnership engagement with the Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) at the Council Chambers in the KwaDlangezwa Campus. The talks were led by UNIZULU Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor Xoliswa Mtose and MQA’s CEO, COO and Executive Manager: Stakeholder Relations, Dr Thabo Mashongoane, Xolisa Njikelana and Zodwa Mashinini, respectively. The […]

UNIZULU Book Club Programme hosted by the Department of English

UNIZULU Book Club Programme hosted by the Department of English

The University of Zululand (UNIZULU) Department of English within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in collaboration with the UNIZULU Book Club recently hosted a fruitful book club programme in celebration of women’s month. They invited various scholars from Zululand areas to showcase their talents in poetry performances, book reviews and oral storytelling. The […]

2024 MBALI Conference Shines Light on Africa’s Resilience

2024 MBALI Conference Shines Light on Africa’s Resilience

The International Management, Business, Administration and Legal Initiatives (MBALI) Conference has once again solidified its position as one of the flagship events of the University of Zululand (UNIZULU). The 2024 edition, which commenced today (Monday, 5 August 2024) at the Bon Hotel Waterfront in Richards Bay, amassed over 100 participants who attended physically and online […]

Eskom Expo: Igniting Scientific Curiosity in Young Minds

Eskom Expo: Igniting Scientific Curiosity in Young Minds

The annual Eskom Expo, held at the University of Zululand’s (UNIZULU) King Bhekuzulu Hall, has once again proven to be a resounding success, bringing together learners from diverse schools to showcase their innovative science projects. This esteemed event was opened by the director of the UNIZULU Science Centre Dr Dereck Fish, who encouraged and welcomed […]

UNIZULU Partners in Launching Book Promoting Multilingualism in HE

UNIZULU Partners in Launching Book Promoting Multilingualism in HE

The University of Zululand (UNIZULU) joins the Department of African Languages and Culture in celebrating three of its academics who contributed two chapters in the book titled: Implementation and Promoting Multilingualism: Speaking Through Different Languages in South African Higher Education Spaces. The project is spearheaded by the UFS Academy for Multilingualism and aims to promote […]

UNIZULU Hosts Successful Zulu Language Workshop in Collaboration with Howard University

UNIZULU Hosts Successful Zulu Language Workshop in Collaboration with Howard University

The University of Zululand (UNIZULU) had the privilege of hosting a Zulu language workshop in partnership with Howard University’s Zulu in South Africa Study Abroad programme (HUZISA). The event was facilitated by Dr Gladness Bongephiwe Myeni, an academic in UNIZULU’s Department of African Languages and Culture. A renowned expert in the Zulu language field, Dr […]