Advancing Pharmaceutical Knowledge
Dr Sahejna Bantho is embarking on a career in medicinal plant research on a strong footing after having her master’s degree upgraded to a PhD,
Jun 26, 2022
Biochemistry Researcher Germany-Bound for Nobel Laureate Meeting
Postdoctoral researcher in biochemistry at UKZN Dr Alexandre Delport is one of only 11 South African scientists selected to travel to Germany for the annual Lindau
Jun 15, 2022
D’RAP Webinar Highlights City River Management’s Role in Saving Lives
The Durban Research Action Partnership (D’RAP) hosted a webinar that highlighted the issue of urban river management, a topic thrown into sharp focus by the flooding in KwaZulu-Natal in
Jun 15, 2022
International Fisheries Award for UKZN Researcher
Click here for isiZulu version Dr Matthew Burnett, a postdoctoral researcher at UKZN’s Centre for Functional Biodiversity (CFB) and senior scientist with the Rivers of Life Aquatic Health
May 28, 2022
Master’s Degree for Research into Medicinal Plant Compounds to Treat Diabetes
Mr Almahi Mohamed Idris was awarded his Master’s in Biochemistry cum laude for research that explored the potential of traditional Sudanese medicinal plants to treat diabetes and
May 23, 2022
Love of Natural Forests and their Creatures Leads to PhD
Forest mammalian community dynamics and human-wildlife interactions in the southern mistbelt forests of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) and the Eastern Cape was the focus of newly-capped Dr
May 23, 2022
PhD for Work on Microalgae for Wastewater Treatment and Biofuel Production
Dr Sifiso Gumbi was awarded his doctorate in Microbiology after conducting innovative research that involved examining the potential of indigenous microalgae to produce biofuel as
May 23, 2022
Insights into Reptile Trade Earns Cum Laude MSc
Mr Asekho Mantintsilili is thrilled to have been awarded his MSc in Ecological Sciences cum laude. Supervised by Professor Colleen Downs and husband and wife team
May 23, 2022
Summa Cum Laude Honours Graduate Aims to Safeguard Biodiversity
Ms Thembekile Mthimunye achieved a summa cum laude result for her honours studies in Ecological Sciences at UKZN, which involved becoming familiar with ecosystem indicators in timber
May 23, 2022
Passion for Pointer Dogs Ignites MSc Research
‘My story is less than conventional, but I really enjoyed the journey!’ said graduate Mr Stuart Beaumont who was awarded his MSc in Ecological Sciences cum
May 23, 2022