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Welcome to the School of Life Science
Welcome to the School of Life Sciences, which is located on the Pietermaritzburg and Westville campuses. The School has a staff complement of 144 academic and support staff; houses approximately 1600 undergraduate students; and boasts a postgraduate component of 514, engaged in Honours, Masters, PhD and Postdoctoral research.
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Biological Science Research Reveals Complex Pollination Network
Through her PhD research, Dr Melanie Streicher sought to understand the complex ecological interactions between plants and their pollinators to inform effective conservation and contribute to knowledge of the “biodiversity canvas” these organisms form a part of. Analysing pollen loads through the genetic lens of metabarcoding, Streicher uncovered a comparatively...
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Biochemist Explores Potential for Oyster Mushrooms to Produce Green Nanomaterials and Bioremediation Applications
A young UKZN biochemist has highlighted the potential for oyster mushrooms to produce green nanomaterials and bioremediation applications. Dr Senzo Mkhize earned his PhD in Biochemistry for a dissertation titled: Bioaccumulation of Heavy Metals together with Medicinal Properties of Pleurotus spp Cultivated on Agro-Industrial Substrates Supplemented with Wheat Bran and Maize Flour....
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Engaging Future Scientists
UKZN hosted 45 learners from three high schools—Haythorne Secondary School, Alexandra High School, and Eastwood Secondary School—on the Agriculture campus in Pietermaritzburg on 12 August. The event aimed to inspire the next generation of scientists by offering information on career possibilities. The introductory session was followed by visits to various...
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Dean & Head of School
Prof Ademola Olaniran
PA/Secretary:
Ms Xoli Shandu
031 260 1545
shandu@ukzn.ac.za
The School of Life Sciences is comprised of caring and enthusiastic lecturers ensure that students emerge highly employable, with a rich university experience and a first-class degree in the Life Sciences to their name.
This field of study encompasses all human, plant and animal life – ranging from microscopic germs to elephants and everything in between. Areas of specialisation within UKZN’s School of Life Sciences include: