Dr Ayotuyi Tosin Akinola (36), a University of Zululand (UNIZULU) PhD graduate, has made a valuable contribution to the computer science field by finding a simple solution to the common challenge of interference during the flow of data within a data control centre (DCN) in a software-defined network (SDN). SDN refers to a group of […]
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17 Distinctions for Tenacious Anita Mkhabela
Countless hours of studious behaviour have seen Anita Mkhabela bagging a Bachelor of Education (Foundation Phase) degree along with 17 distinctions. Mkhabela received her richly deserved qualification on Thursday 12 May at 14H00 at the University of Zululand’s (UNIZULU) King Bhekuzulu Hall. She has also made history as he is the first to graduate in […]
Resilient Mkhize Graduates at the Top of His Faculty
There are those who go to university with the intention of obtaining their desired qualification but sadly lose sight of their goal and never make it. There are those who have been gifted with intelligence and to whom academic excellence simply comes easy. There are also those whose outstanding academic performance is indicative of conscientiousness. […]
ROBBEN ISLAND TO WALL STREET AUTHOR CONFERRED WITH AN HONORARY DOCTORATE IN ECONOMICS
The University of Zululand bestowed an honorary doctorate in Economics to Mr Gaby Magomola on Wednesday, 11 May 2022 at the KwaDlangezwa Campus. Mr Magomola is the Director of Development Bank of Southern Africa, and is one of South Africa’s respected business leaders, an ex-banker and author. He has also been at the forefront of […]
UNIZULU STAFF MEMBER EXCELLED IN POSTGRADUATE STUDIES
Cytochrome P450 enzymes play a key role in producing secondary metabolites or natural compounds. Secondary metabolites are widely used in human and veterinary medicine, agriculture, and manufacturing. Many bacterial species are known to produce secondary metabolites. However, the role of P450 enzymes in the production of secondary metabolites by Salinispora species has not been revealed. […]
Be the Solution to the Country’s Challenges, Duma Ndlovu Told Graduates
The time has come for South African youth to rise up and become solution bringers instead of waiting for others to solve the social ills currently affecting them. This was the sentiment of Dumakude Mayivuke Ndlovu, a renowned playwright, journalist, anti-apartheid activist and one of SA’s most successful filmmakers, as he addressed graduates in the […]
Entrepreneurship at the Centre of Business Management Webinar
The Department of Business Management within the Faculty of Commerce, Administration and Law recently hosted a webinar which was aimed at benchmarking the process of inculcating the culture of entrepreneurship within a university environment. The webinar was focused on the approach used by Appalachian State University (ASU) to stimulate the culture of entrepreneurship amongst their […]
Informative Knowledge Imparted to Postgraduates During Induction
Postgraduate students were recently treated to an educative induction during which they received pearls of wisdom regarding how to conduct efficient postgraduate research. Held online, the session was organised by the Research and Innovation Office with a view of shedding light on the tools required for a postgraduate student to successfully complete their research. To […]
UNIZULU Launches MANDELA with Partners
The University of Zululand (UNIZULU) in collaboration with the universities of Western Cape (UWC) and York recently launched the Modern African Nuclear Detector Laboratory (MANDELA) in a hybrid form. MANDELA, an acronym created by students, contains equipment funded by the The Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF ) project called […]
FACULTY OF ARTS HOSTED A HEARTFELT RETIREES FAREWELL
The University of Zululand, Faculty of Arts hosted a Retirees Farewell lunch on Friday, 18 March as a gesture of appreciation to staff members who have been loyal and who served the University with distinction until retirement. The proceedings were vivaciously steered by Professor Shokane from the Faculty of Arts Deanery. The Dean Faculty of […]