Family in Mourning for Tragic Loss of PhD Graduate
A wise father figure, role model and passionate student is how Mr Sboniso Mkhize describes his late brother, Dr Kwanele Mkhize, a UKZN PhD graduate who was tragically shot and
May 23, 2025
From Classroom to Cloud: UKZN Academic’s Visionary Teaching Recognised
Associate Professor in Cellular Biology, Professor André Vosloo, has received a Distinguished Teachers’ Award (DTA) for his constructivist and learner-centred pedagogy, technology-enhanced instruction and interdisciplinary approaches. Currently the Academic Leader
May 23, 2025
UKZN Honours Leading Diabetes Researcher with Fellowship
Internationally renowned diabetes expert Professor Shahidul Islam is among UKZN’s newest cohort of Fellows for his significant contributions to diabetes research and commitment to finding sustainable, natural treatments for one
May 23, 2025
UKZN Partners with SANBI to Celebrate Happy Earth Festival
The University of KwaZulu-Natal recently partnered with the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) and other organisations in hosting the 10th Annual Happy Earth Festival which took place on 15
November 26, 2024
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
October 1, 2024
Top Results for Master’s Study on Preventing Cerebral Spread of Breast Cancer
Ms Mageshree Pillay received a cum laude result for her Master’s in Genetics, which she completed in under a year, after identifying therapeutic target genes and biomarkers that could prevent breast
October 1, 2024
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:
October 1, 2024
Genetics Study Focuses on Elusive Black-footed Cat
‘I chose to do my PhD through UKZN because the University gears its research goals towards addressing South African problems on the South African landscape,’ said PhD Genetics graduate, Dr
October 1, 2024