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Duo Grows and Conquers Together

Duo Grows and Conquers Together

There was total bliss in the Chibisa household when life partners Zviedzo and Admire Chibisa received their PhD degrees together– and both from the Faculty of Education at the University of Zululand (UNIZULU). The Zimbabwean pair’s story exemplifies what is popularly known on social media as “couple goals”. Together, they have achieved a significant milestone […]

UNIZULU Keeps Empowering Educators in the District to Improve Maths Pass Rate

UNIZULU Keeps Empowering Educators in the District to Improve Maths Pass Rate

The University of Zululand (UNIZULU), on Tuesday and Wednesday (16 and 17 May), hosted its annual mathematics convention for educators working within the King Cetshwayo District in an effort to improve the pass rate of school learners in the district. The seminar was held at the University’s Science Centre, Richards Bay. It was facilitated by […]

UNIZULU Doctoral Candidate’s Research Solves Common IT Issue

UNIZULU Doctoral Candidate’s Research Solves Common IT Issue

Dr Ayotuyi Tosin Akinola (36), a University of Zululand (UNIZULU) PhD graduate, has made a valuable contribution to the computer science field by finding a simple solution to the common challenge of interference during the flow of data within a data control centre (DCN) in a software-defined network (SDN). SDN refers to a group of […]

Be the Solution to the Country’s Challenges, Duma Ndlovu Told Graduates

Be the Solution to the Country’s Challenges, Duma Ndlovu Told Graduates

The time has come for South African youth to rise up and become solution bringers instead of waiting for others to solve the social ills currently affecting them. This was the sentiment of Dumakude Mayivuke Ndlovu, a renowned playwright, journalist, anti-apartheid activist and one of SA’s most successful filmmakers, as he addressed graduates in the […]

Diplomas, Degrees and Honorary Doctorates to be Conferred During the 2022 UNIZULU Graduation

The highly anticipated 2022 University of Zululand (UNIZULU) graduation week, which commences on Monday, 9 May and concludes on Friday, 13 May, will see over 3 900 granduands receiving their hard-earned diplomas and degrees. A total of 10 sessions will be held in the King Bhekuzulu Hall, while simultaneously broadcast on the University’s YouTube and […]

Informative Knowledge Imparted to Postgraduates During Induction

Informative Knowledge Imparted to Postgraduates During Induction

Postgraduate students were recently treated to an educative induction during which they received pearls of wisdom regarding how to conduct efficient postgraduate research. Held online, the session was organised by the Research and Innovation Office with a view of shedding light on the tools required for a postgraduate student to successfully complete their research. To […]

Mastering Your Academics: FTENs Share Their Strategies

Mastering Your Academics: FTENs Share Their Strategies

“If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” These words by Benjamin Franklin, as old as they are, remain relevant to date, even more so for the average tertiary student. On the one hand, there is attending lectures while on the other, there is ensuring that you maximise personal study time- not to […]

Time for African Scholars to Rise

Time for African Scholars to Rise

There is no better time for African scholars to embrace their identity than now. This ought to be evident in their research, the curriculum structuring process and teaching and learning practices. This was the sentiment during the recent 7th Collaboration Symposium which was hosted by the University of Zululand (UNIZULU) at its KwaDlangezwa Campus. The […]

Students to Run in SA Cross Country Championships

Students to Run in SA Cross Country Championships

Excitement is on an ultimate high for student athletes Sinothile Mthiyane and Apendule Vusani who are only a few hours away from competing for the coveted cross country champion titles in the upcoming South African Cross Country Championships. Taking place on Saturday, 18 September, the championships will see cross country greats from around the nation […]

UNIZULU Shines During MACE Excellence Awards

UNIZULU Shines During MACE Excellence Awards

The University of Zululand (UNIZULU) was lauded for its impressive marketing and communication skills at the recent Marketing, Advancement and Communication in Education (MACE) Excellence Awards, during which it scooped a total of six awards. The institution received three bronze awards, one silver award as well as two gold awards. Adding to its victory, UNIZULU […]