The University of Zululand (UNIZULU), together with the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), recently conducted an informative workshop for community caregivers from eSikhawini region on how to cater for the dietary requirements of people with dysphagia, a swallowing disorder, and other forms of disabilities. The jam-packed training, attended by guests from various health departments, saw UNIZULU […]
The University of Zululand hosted its second prestigious Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence in Teaching and Learning on Friday, 14 September 2018, at the Richards Bay Campus. The awards aim to acknowledge the exceptional performance of staff members in teaching, curriculum innovation, community engagements and support services, which are aligned with the University’s vision about social […]
In an effort to further develop the culture of research within the University of Zululand (UNIZULU), the institution’s Research Office held its annual Research Week event from Monday to Thursday (10 – 13 September 2018). In his opening address, Professor Nhlanhla Mlitwa, Director: Research and Innovation, highlighted that the Research Office exists to support the […]
Today, 12 September 2018, the University of Zululand (UNIZULU) began its activities for the national Student Entrepreneurship Week (SEW). An initiative that has recently been introduced by the Department of Higher Education and Training, SEW aims to inspire and motivate students to be employment creators rather than seekers. During the event, each student is given […]
The lack of women in science has been hotly discussed and debated over the decades due to low participation of women and particularly young girls in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). According to the Academy of Science of South Africa, women in Africa only account for 10% of STEM academia. This shocking reality did […]
The second day of the 2018 MBALI International Conference saw delegates engaging in discussions regarding interdisciplinary research, intellectual property rights and inclusive growth in South Africa during the two plenary sessions. The first presentation by Professor (Prof) Ruth Taplin, the Founder and Publisher of the interdisciplinary Journal of Economics and Business Law, set the tone […]
Yesterday, Tuesday (3 August 2018), saw the commencement of the highly-anticipated second biennial Management, Business, Administration and Legal Initiatives (MBALI) International Conference. Held at the Peermont Umfolozi Casino, the three-day research conference is hosted by the University of Zululand’s (UNIZULU) Faculty of Commerce, Administration and Law with the intent of bringing researchers from academia and […]
