Mandela Day calls on all citizens around the globe to make the world a little better. Each year on 18 July, citizens are urged to dedicate 67 minutes to making positive societal changes in their spheres of contact. Taking it a step further, the Nelson Mandela Foundation makes another call to make every day a […]
Naledi Hlefane
Insight on the Recent KZN Urban Air Pollution and Climate Change
The University of Zululand (UNIZULU) recently hosted an online webinar to educate UNIZULU staff members and students on the science behind the recent urban air pollution and climate change that took place in Durban and Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). The webinar was held at the University’s Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at KwaDlangezwa Campus. […]
University of Limpopo visits UNIZULU to Benchmark Research and Development Issues of Postgraduates
Recently, the University of Zululand’s (UNIZULU) Research and Innovation Office held a meeting together with the Research Administration Department (RAD) at the University of Limpopo (UL), to benchmark research administration and development matters of postgraduates. The purpose of the meeting was for UL to benchmark with the UNIZULU research office, as the university wants to […]
Master’s student at Helm of International Student Network
Andile Mthembu, a Master’s in Development Studies student at the University of Zululand (UNIZULU), has been entrusted with the mammoth task of leading the South Africa-Sweden University Forum (SASUF) Student Network for a one-year period, effective June 2022. The appointment comes as a result of a recent unanimous vote by Student Network representatives, who have […]
USSA Boxing Champions to Compete in Turkey
AFTER excelling at the recent University Sports South Africa (USSA) Boxing Championships, the five champions from the University of Zululand (UNIZULU) Boxing Club plan on taking no prisoners when they go head-to-head with their international counterparts in Turkey in September 2022. The national championships were held in April and May in Secunda, Mpumalanga. Boxers Nontando […]
IQHUDE Troupe Takes National Arts Festival Stage
The cast and crew of IQHUDE from the University of Zululand’s (UNIZULU) Department of Creative Arts in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Science (FHSS) are excited to represent the institution with their captivating show at the annual National Arts Festival (NAF) in Makhanda (formerly known as Grahamstown), Eastern Cape. One of the major performing […]
State-of-the-art equipment for Chemistry Department
The Department of Chemistry within the University of Zululand (UNIZULU) recently acquired and installed new high-quality equipment that will significantly contribute to the research production and skills development in the department. The Monowave 400R Microwave and Cora 5001 Raman Spectrophotometer were purchased from Anton Paar, South Africa. This remarkable system, valued at R1.9 million, was […]
MBALI Conference receives financial boost from Absa
The University of Zululand (UNIZULU) has received a R500 000 sponsorship from Absa for the hosting of the upcoming Management, Business, Administration and Legal Initiatives (MBALI) International Conference, scheduled to take place between August 2 and 4, 2022 in Richards Bay. The 2022 MBALI International Conference is themed “Beyond the pandemic: Rejuvenation, Regeneration & Recovery […]
Dr Sphamandla Gumede in Focus
Picture a convoy of four sleek, high-speed BMW sedans slowly driving into the premises of a university. Inbetween the cars is a posh charcoal convertible. Inside it stands a debonair graduate adorned in an expensive cream suit, proudly carrying his red graduation gown. The resounding hooting of the vehicles, all sporting a uniform number plate […]
Dr Bhekani ‘Mbhexeshi’ Buthelezi Touched by Support
To this day, music maestro Dr Bhekani ‘Mbhexeshi’ Buthelezi (40), is still euphoric after reaching a milestone in his career – obtaining a PhD in his passion: music. In the same vein, Dr Buthelezi is overwhelmed and humbled by the heart-warming gesture of the University of Zululand (UNIZULU) community on his graduation. “Seeing my family, […]