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UNIZULU recently hosted its 2024 Vice-Chancellor’s Research-Innovation and Teaching Excellence Awards Ceremony at the Umfolozi Casino Dome in Empangeni. The event was honoured by the Vice- Chancellor and Principal Professor Xoliswa Mtose, Executive Management, deans, select academic and support staff and award recipients. The Awards Ceremony was directed by Prof Byron Brown, Director of Research […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

The University of Zululand (UNIZULU), Department of English held a 2nd International Interdisciplinary Conference which ran from Wednesday, 20 November to Thursday, 21 November 2024. The conference was dedicated to language, disciplinarity, and knowledge production in South Africa with an aim to explore the intricate relationships between language, academics disciplines, and the processes through which […]

The Department of Hydrology at the University of Zululand recently hosted a keynote talk by distinguished Professor Brijesh Yadav from the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee. This Keynote talk was hosted on the main campus Kwa-Dlangezwa Research Boardroom.  Prof. Yadav’s visit marked his first time in South Africa, and he was visibly impressed by the […]

“The Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Awards is the grand culmination of celebration of success of our researcher, innovators, and knowledge disseminators. it is the highest accolade for achievement in research, innovation, and teaching at the University. The aim of the Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Awards is to recognise members of the university community who make an outstanding contribution to […]

The University of Zululand’s Teaching and Learning Centre lately hosted the highly anticipated 8th Teaching and Learning Conference at the luxurious Premier Hotel in Richards Bay. The three-day conference, held under the theme “Curriculum and Digital Transformation in Higher Education: Current Practices and Trends,” brought together academics from across the globe to share research, expertise, […]

Professor Khoboso Lehloenya, Dean FSAE shared warm welcoming remarks and contextualized purpose of the Student Indaba themed, Empowering Students: Health, Well-being, Career Opportunities and Exam Preparedness. She highlighted how the Student Indaba serves as a vital platform for dialogue, encouraging participants to explore the connection of health, well-being, and career opportunities. She hoped that students […]

 “Remember what Michael Jordan said, ‘Excellence isn’t a one-week or a one-year ideal, it is constant.’ Well done and best wishes,” Prof. Ntombela exclaimed, setting the tone for a motivational evening to the prestigious Dean’s Student Excellence Awards ceremony lately held at King Bhekuzulu Hall. Elaborating on Michael Jordan’s quote, Prof. Sithabile Ntombela emphasised the […]