The inaugural Workshop on Supporting Students with Sensory Needs, held on Wednesday and Thursday (19 – 20 June 2024), shed light on the common challenges faced by students living with sensory impairments in higher education institutions and showcased the various solutions that can be leveraged in supporting these students. The two-day workshop was organised […]
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Cultivating Resilience and Wellbeing in Academia
The Faculty of Commerce, Administration and Law (FCAL), in collaboration with the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC) at the Consulate General of India in Durban, recently organised a workshop on a holistic approach to stress management through the practice of yoga. The event aimed to empower academicians by providing them with valuable tools and techniques […]
Promising UNIZULU-ICGEB Partnership on the Horizon
The University of Zululand (UNIZULU) was recently visited by a delegation from the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) which is based in Cape Town. The ICGEB primarily capacitates research and related activities in several African countries. It partnered with the South African Department of Science and Innovation in a special programme to […]
Siyanda Echwebeni Ndawonye Trust Offers Bursaries to UNIZULU Economics and Business Management Honours Students
The Faculty of Administration, Commerce, and Law (FCAL) within the University of Zululand (UNIZULU), together with the Siyanda Echwebeni Ndawonye (SEN) Trust, recently organised a luncheon at the KwaDlangezwa Campus where qualifying FCAL postgraduate students were officially handed over bursaries offered by the Trust. SEN has partnered with FCAL since 2019 in awarding bursaries to […]
2024 Open Day Starts on Positive Note at UNIZULU’s KwaDlangezwa Campus
Approximately 2000 matric learners descended at the University of Zululand’s (UNIZULU) KwaDlangezwa Campus on Thursday, 23 May to partake in the planned activities of the first day of the 2024 Open Day. An annual two-day event, the UNIZULU open day project is utilised as a platform to inform prospective students about UNIZULU’s academic programme offerings, […]
Graduate Still Pinching Herself After Receiving Car as Graduation Gift
University of Zululand (UNIZULU) graduate Abongile “Mabongi” Mhlongo (22) is still astonished and moved by her uncle’s altruistic gesture of gifting her a pre-owned car on her graduation day. Mhlongo, who was awarded a Diploma in Media Studies during UNIZULU’s recent graduation season, is now a proud owner of a blue Renault Sandero. A carefully […]
2024 Graduation Season: An Overview
Last week (6 – 10 May), the University of Zululand (UNIZULU) joined scores of families around the country in celebrating the milestones that had been reached by its 2024 graduates. The much-anticipated week was marked by ululations that reverberated in the King Bhekuzulu Hall, tears of joy shed by both graduates and parents as they […]
Mvelase’s Diligent Probe into Black Hat Hacking Earns him a Distinction for his Honours Research
The cyberworld is popularly hailed as a space that has completely revolutionised society, giving expression to notable advancements witnessed in information communication technologies, international communications and banking, among other sectors. While this is indisputable, there are also glaring disadvantages of the cyber space which pose various threats to humanity. Black hat hacking is a key […]
Zinhle Mhlongo Obtains Master’s Degree with Distinction
“I had to work hard and whenever I felt like giving up, I would silence the noise that comes from the outside, focus on what I want and where I want to be. Failure was not and still is not an option for me. I still have a long road ahead and there will be […]
“Never Forget Why You Started” – Nomfundo Sinethemba Mzimela
No two postgraduates’ academic journeys are the same. While this is an undeniable fact, it is also true that there are certain factors that cut across the board. These include the road to postgraduate completion being windy, often riddled with uncertainty and requiring a great deal of perseverance. The same can be said of […]