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VC Honours Academic Staff Excellence

VC Honours Academic Staff Excellence

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Zululand (UNIZULU), Professor Xoliswa Mtose, recently held her annual event to recognise the accomplishments of newly promoted associated professors and full professors as well as doctors who were conferred their PhDs at the University during the 2023 graduation week. The joyous function took place at the Premier Hotel in […]

Spotlight on Sexual Reproductive Health During Women Empowerment Workshop

Spotlight on Sexual Reproductive Health During Women Empowerment Workshop

The Pastoral Care Unit, in collaboration with the Transformation Office and Campus Health Clinic, recently held a fruitful imbizo for University of Zululand (UNIZULU) female students which sought to impart to the young women knowledge on sexual reproductive health and related issues. The seminar took place at KwaDlangezwa Campus’s King Bhekuzulu Hall, attracting a lively […]

Top 2022 Education Students Recognised During Teachers’ Month

Top 2022 Education Students Recognised During Teachers’ Month

The Dean of the Faculty of Education, Professor Sithabile Ntombela, recently celebrated all faculty students who distinguished themselves by attaining a minimum aggregate of 75% across their modules in the 2022 academic year. The highfliers were appreciated at a grand event held at the King Bhekuzulu Hall, where dance celebrations and motivation were the order […]

UNIZULU’s Got Talent!

UNIZULU’s Got Talent!

Economics lecturer bags small role in local drama series The multitalented Thamsanqa Mtshengu will make his debut appearance on Etv’s drama series, Smoke & Mirrors on 12 October 2023 at 9pm. Mtshengu is a lecturer in the Economics Department within the Faculty of Commerce, Administration and Law. He is also a professional actor, vocalist, and […]

Academic excellence celebrated at the FHSS Dean’s Students Excellence Awards

Academic excellence celebrated at the FHSS Dean’s Students Excellence Awards

The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (FHSS) at the University of Zululand, in recognition of its academically top-performing students, recently hosted an Excellence Awards ceremony to honour some of its brilliant students. the annual Dean’s Students Excellent Awards function on October 5, 2023, where top performers in the faculty were celebrated for their outstanding […]

Disability Awareness Campaign 2023: Access to Information is Access to Opportunities

Disability Awareness Campaign 2023: Access to Information is Access to Opportunities

The University of Zululand’s (UNIZULU) Disability Unit together with the Transformation and Social Inclusion Office recently held a disability awareness campaign at the King Bhekuzulu Hall. The purpose of this event was to increase the attendees’ awareness of opportunities for both personal and professional growth. The programme included a panel discussion on a range of […]

Partnership with Gulf Medical University on the Horizon

Partnership with Gulf Medical University on the Horizon

A five-member team from the University of Zululand’s (UNIZULU) Faculty of Commerce, Administration and Law (FCAL) visited Gulf Medical University (GMU), Ajman in the United Arab Emirates on 28 September 2023. The purpose of this visit was to discuss the possibility of fostering academic and cultural cooperation between the two institutions. The team, led by […]

BCom Student Jetsetting to Russia for Financial Security Contest

BCom Student Jetsetting to Russia for Financial Security Contest

Congratulations are in order for Bubulumko Ayabulela Ibenathi Bhayi, a first-year BCom: Accounting Science student at the University of Zululand (UNIZULU), who is jetting off to Russia today (Friday, 29 September), where he will participate in the finals of the International Olympiad on Financial Security. The Olympiad is an annual event which unites high school […]

Professor Prince Jaca Joins UNIZULU as the new DVC: Institutional Support

Professor Prince Jaca Joins UNIZULU as the new DVC: Institutional Support

The University of Zululand (UNIZULU) welcomes Professor Prince Jaca, the new Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC): Institutional Support. Prof Jaca assumed his new position on 1 September 2023. The Mzimkulu-born professor brings with him significant leadership skills, knowledge and experience which spans over twenty-seven years in the higher education sector. More than 20 years of his experience was […]

Health and Wellness Issues Take Centre Stage at LGBTQIA+ Seminar

Health and Wellness Issues Take Centre Stage at LGBTQIA+ Seminar

The University of Zululand’s (UNIZULU) Transformation and Social Inclusion Office recently hosted an educative seminar concerning the health and wellness of the LGBTQIA+ community within the institution. This event took place at the King Bhekuzulu Hall in KwaDlangezwa Campus. Menzi Bhengu, who manages the UNIZULU Transformation and Social Inclusion Office, highlighted in his opening remarks […]