A total of 22 BPharm students graduated summa cum laude at UKZN’s Autumn ceremonies. ‘Graduating summa cum laude was completely unexpected but was a reward for my hard work, determination and perseverance throughout my studies,’ said Ms Farah Khan. Currently completing her internship at the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, Khan hopes to pursue a Master’s degree in Pharmacy. [...]Read More...

A doctoral study examined the profile of lung cells of individuals who had tuberculosis (TB) at a single cell resolution to determine which cells are involved in lung tissue damage as well as granuloma formation in human lung tissue infected by the disease. The research work earned Dr Ian Mbano (32) of Zimbabwe a PhD [...]Read More...

A cum laude Bachelor of Physiotherapy Honours graduate’s interest in the profession was sparked after her uncle was hurt in a car accident and needed treatment by a physiotherapist. Said Ms Andiswa Nzimande – one of three physio honours students to graduate cum laude from UKZN: ‘I feel really honoured to have achieved marks I [...]Read More...

Mr Brett Marshall graduated with his Master’s in Research Psychology. His study focuses on the relationship between gendered discourses and responsibility in contraceptive use, examining how discursive positioning within discourses of sexuality and masculinity affects the way young heterosexual men construct and delegate responsibility in contraceptive practices as well as how young men engage with [...]Read More...

Mr Qhawe Ndlovu, who hails from Northdene, recently graduated from UKZN with his Bachelor of Arts Honours (Digital Arts). He celebrated with his mother, Mrs Nomsa Ndlovu, who is a UKZN staff member. An excited Ndlovu was guided on stage by his mother to accept his degree. ‘I am so proud of my eldest son. [...]Read More...

Dr Josphine Hapazari, a part-time lecturer at the National University of Lesotho, was thrilled to graduate with a PhD in Sociology for her research that explored the drivers of sexual violence against women and the possible mitigation strategies that can be implemented to combat the scourge. Hapazari’s research was influenced by the observations she made [...]Read More...

Mrs Zorah Ismail Sooliman (57), co-founder of the humanitarian organisation Gift of the Givers Foundation, graduated recently from UKZN with her Master’s in Social Sciences for research that examined the lived experiences of Muslim women in a polygamous marriage in Durban and its surrounding areas. Attending her graduation was daughter Samee’a and husband, Dr Imtiaz Sooliman [...]Read More...

Dr Lawrence Ogunsanya, UKZN Academic Leader for Architecture, recently graduated with his PhD in Town and Regional Planning. He achieved his dream of getting degrees in the three main disciplines of the built environment: Architecture, Housing and now, Town and Regional Planning. ‘This is very rare on the continent of Africa and globally for one [...]Read More...

Mr Calvin Thomas, Operations Manager for the School of Religion, Philosophy and Classics recently graduated with his Honours in Ethics cum laude. His research centred around an Ethical Assessment of the Implications of the Glass Ceiling Phenomenon on South African Women in the Workplace. With a career rooted in Human Resources and Operations Management, Thomas noticed [...]Read More...

  Deputy Director for Research and Policy Analysis in the Ministry in the Presidency Responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities and Co-founder of Her Rights Initiative (HRI), Dr Sethembiso Promise Mthembu graduated with her PhD in Social Sciences from UKZN for her research that Investigated the Political Economy of Injectable Contraceptive Depo Provera. [...]Read More...

Prof Gerhard Prinsloo of Unisa’s College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences has received the 2022 , an award that he says acknowledges and recognises research efforts and its benefits in everyday lives.

Together with external stakeholders, members of the university’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Liaison Committee recently participated in a virtual training interaction to build a basic understanding of the SDGs, and create links and a shared purpose for the SDG champions working in different areas of the university.

The College of Human Sciences’ Sanet Solomon has been appointed as the deputy president of the Africa branch of the International Association for Political Science Students, a global, non-profit, student-led organisation aimed at making a global impact in political science.

Speaking on the global stage during the UNESCO World Higher Education Conference 2022, Professor Puleng LenkaBula, Unisa Principal and Vice-Chancellor, said that the university of the future must return to its past in order to rediscover its ontology, epistemology and pedagogy, and that it must be inspired by the past as much as it is by the idea of futures.

Delivering his inaugural lecture, CSET’s Prof Melusi Khumalo discussed how his research over the years had simplified mathematical models so that findings that deal with societal problems can be easily interpreted for policymakers, among others.

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and its negative impact on the academic programme across all institutions, Unisa celebrated the sterling job of a cohort of resilient students who completed their studies against all odds in the Midlands Region.

CSET’s Dr James Fox recently had an interview with eNCA to discuss his research project of converting waste plastic material for energy generation. A befitting discussion as South Africa is currently grappling with power cuts in the form of load shedding.

In partnership with SAWID, the Unisa Women’s Forum hosted a 2022 Africa Day celebration focusing on environmental strategies and policies to strengthen food and nutrition security in support of Africa’s development.

What are the roots and basis of authentic African leadership in this modern capital-driven world that we live in? The webinar grappled with the notion of leadership. In particular, it looked at the youth and their role in reimagining what leadership is and what it could be.

With an envied reputation amongst his peers for quality research and a growing influence in his research field internationally, Prof Mishack Thiza Gumbo was honoured with the Chancellor's Award for Research Excellence at the 2022 Unisa Research and Innovation Awards.

As part of the Excellence in Education lecture series, UCT VC Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng spoke about the balancing act required to be a transformative university leader.

Two UCT engineering students used their analytical powers to participate in the annual JSE Investment Challenge, bagging the monthly prizes for April and May.

UCT’s MPhil in Financial Technology class of 2021 recently travelled to Switzerland to learn more about disruptive financial technology.

The release of an evidence review summary on preventing violence against children in schools has highlighted the urgency of developing multicomponent strategies.

On 13 December 2021, Phumeza Mgxashe graduated posthumously with an MPhil in Inclusive Innovation from the UCT GSB.

UCT News highlights a recent study by the Children’s Institute which explores the gaps in services that respond to violence against women and children.

A leadership programme by UCT’s Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance will ensure women leaders in public sector institutions are equipped with the skills they need to effect change.

As UCT hosted the 7th World Conference on Research Integrity, the spotlight was on international research collaborations and how to get the powerful Global North to share the driving seat.

UCT Professor Ntobeko Ntusi delivered a plenary session at the 7th World Conference on Research Integrity in the Cape Town.

At a recent Africa Month event panellists discussed the role of language, particularly KiSwahili, in fostering African integration and development.

'The Pan-African Pantheon: Prophets, Poets and Philosophers', a collection of essays authored by 37 African, Afro-Caribbean and African-American scholars, and edited by UP's Prof Adekeye Adebajo, details the roots and routes of Pan-Africanism.

The report's launch was co-hosted by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) and the Development Assistance Committee of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The SDSN network for SA is hosted by UP.

With the youngest global population, there is an opportunity for Africa to upskill a generation that can contribute high-quality human resources to the future workplace, if the necessary resources are mobilised.

The dysfunctional and collapsing state of municipalities prompted Dr Fezile Ngqobe to investigate whether the development of an integrated performance and accountability framework could contribute to improved service delivery.