The University of Zululand (UNIZULU) and excellent communications and marketing practices go together like peas and carrots. This is a fact that has become apparent at every MACE Excellence Awards ceremony in the past seven years. MACE stands for Marketing, Advancement and Communication in Education. The organisation fulfils a leadership role in the higher education, […]
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Language, Disciplinarity and Knowledge Explored During 2nd International Interdisciplinary Conference
The University of Zululand’s (UNIZULU) Department of English recently held its 2nd International Interdisciplinary Conference at the Bon Hotel Waterfront. Dedicated to language, disciplinarity, and knowledge production in South Africa, the two-day conference aimed to explore the intricate relationships between language, academic disciplines, and the processes through which knowledge is created, shared and transformed in […]
FCAL Community Engagement Indaba 2024
A community engagement (CE) indaba was recently held by the Faculty of Commerce, Administration and Law (FCAL) at the University of Zululand’s (UNIZULU) Richards Bay Campus, the goal of which was to promote collaboration between FCAL academics and surrounding communities. The Indaba was attended by FCAL academics including Professor Lorraine Greyling, FCAL Dean, and Professor […]
Vice-Chancellor and Principal Honours New Doctors and Promoted Faculty Professors
University of Zululand (UNIZULU) Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor Xoliswa Mtose recently hosted a cheerful luncheon at Premier Hotel in honour and appreciation of staff members who obtained their doctoral degrees and those promoted to associate professors in 2024. This event was intended to celebrate the achievements of staff members and highlight the University’s commitment to […]
HASSIC Focuses on Ubuntu as a Crucial Part of the Humanities and Social Sciences
The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (FHSS) at the University of Zululand (UNIZULU) recently hosted the highly successful 15th Humanities and Social Sciences International Conference at Umfolozi Hotel Casino Convention Resort. Themed “Problematising UBUNTU as a critical project in the humanities and social sciences: Towards healing and well-being of communities, the two-day event brought […]
UNIZULU Accounting Alumni Visit Campus to Motivate Aspiring Chartered Accountants
The Communications and Marketing Division (CMD) in collaboration with the Department of Accounting and Auditing at the University of Zululand (UNIZULU) this week hosted a crucial event which aimed to motivate and inspire undergraduate BCom Accounting Science and BCom Accounting students. Themed “You Can Do It Because I Did It”, the gathering featured three accomplished […]
Promoting Student Entrepreneurship at UNIZULU
The Department of Recreation and Tourism (DRT) at the University of Zululand recently hosted an exciting Business Tourism and Entrepreneurship Exhibition in the iconic King Bhekuzulu Hall, situated in the KwaDlangezwa Campus. It brought together innovators, industry experts, and students to foster entrepreneurship and economic growth. Its aim was to empower students enrolled in the Business […]
UNIZULU Commemorates International World Tourism Day with a Webinar
“Our university has taken quite a strategic and a very profound strategic vision – which is to be a node for African thought.” This was the opening remark by Nolwazi Mabaleka, a lecturer and WIL coordinator in the Department of Recreation and Tourism (DRT) at Richards Bay Campus. She was speaking during the recent International […]
Promoting Holistic Health Among Staff Through the Annual Employee Wellness Day
The Employee Relations and Employee Wellness Office recently hosted its annual employee wellness day at Ellis Park Sportsgrounds, KwaDlangezwa Campus. This annual observance not only serves as a reminder of the significance of holistic health in the workplace but also as a call to action for employees to take active steps into improving their overall […]
Spotlight on Women in Engineering During Second Day of Engineering Week
The second day of the UNIZULU Engineering Week was dedicated to celebrating and empowering women in engineering. The event was a vibrant gathering of female students eager to hear from two distinguished guest speakers: Lebo Phahla, Asset Management Lead Engineer at Rio Tinto and Kehinde Awodele, a lecturer in UNIZULU’s electrical engineering academic programme. Akhona […]