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Spotlight on the IGU CAS Conference

Spotlight on the IGU CAS Conference

The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at the University of Zululand hosted its second International Geographical Union Commission on African Studies (IGU CAS) conference from Monday, 17 June to Wednesday 19 June 2019 at the Peermont Umfolozi Casino and Resort. The nternational pool of academics descended into Kwazulu-Natal with an aim to engage and […]

Dr Khan Lands Opportunity to Attend Prestigious International School

Dr Khan Lands Opportunity to Attend Prestigious International School

Dr Khan Lands Opportunity to Attend Prestigious International School The month of July promises to be an educative period for Dr Malik Khan, a research fellow in the Department of Nanotechnology at the University of Zululand (UNIZULU), who will be attending the 8th International School for Energy for Materials and Sustainability (ISMES VIII) at the […]

New Arts Faculty Dean Appointed

New Arts Faculty Dean Appointed

Professor Mogomme A. Masoga, has earned his academic qualifications at various institutions in South Africa and is also a C2 rated researcher according to the National Research Foundation. He commenced his duties as Dean of the Faculty of Arts at the University of Zululand on 1 June 2019. He comes with breadth and depth of […]

Academic on the Move – Professor Desan Iyer

Academic on the Move – Professor Desan Iyer

The University is on a growth trajectory which is evidenced by the distinct high calibre of both the academic and support staff recognition in various audiences locally and abroad. Professor Desan is an Associate Professor in the Law Department and the Deputy Dean, Teaching and Learning, in the Faculty of Commerce, Administration and Law and […]

New PSD Director Ready to Tackle Security Matters at UNIZULU

New PSD Director Ready to Tackle Security Matters at UNIZULU

The University of Zululand is delighted to announce the appointment of Azwidowi Mukheli, Director in the Protection Services Department. Mukheli’s appointment came into effect on 1 June 2019 and reports directly to Prof Gideon De Wet, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research and Innovation. Mukheli’s role entails the strategic leadership of the University of Zululand’s (UNIZULU) security portfolio, […]

UNIZULU to host second IGU conference

UNIZULU to host second IGU conference

The International Geographical Union Commission on African Studies (IGU CAS) will be hosting its second annual conference themed “Africa in the global imaginary: Towards internationally competitive science and research” from 17 to 19 June 2019. The conference, which will be hosted by the University of Zululand (UNIZULU) at the Umfolozi Casino in Empangeni, aims to […]

Top Achiever Acknowledges Support of her Lecturers

Top Achiever Acknowledges Support of her Lecturers

Bongiwe Clementine Gune (23), one of the top graduates in the Faculty of Commerce, Administration and Law, attributed her outstanding achievement to the support she received from her lecturers. Gune, who hails from Newcastle, obtained a National Diploma in Logistics Management on Thursday, 16 May 2019 at the King Bhekuzulu Hall. “I am feeling ecstatic […]

Graduate Triumphs Over Poverty

Graduate Triumphs Over Poverty

Friday, 17 May 2019 marked the day Nhlakanipho Mhlonishwa Buthelezi, a University of Zululand (UNIZULU) Bachelor of Nursing Science graduate, saw his life turn around for the better. Buthelezi’s degree was conferred with distinction. Incidentally, the names Nhlakanipho and Mhlonishwa mean brilliance and honourable, respectively. When he graduated, Buthelezi was thus honoured for his brilliance. […]

It Runs in Dr van Biljon’s Family

It Runs in Dr van Biljon’s Family

Dr Anneke van Biljon, a University of Zululand (UNIZULU) lecturer, graduated with a PhD in Human Movement Science on Friday, 17 May 2019 at the institution’s KwaDlangezwa Campus. Her study was an in-depth focus on physical activity and cardio metabolic health for the past ten years. During this time, she produced eight high-impact publications in […]