Symposium on Contested Spaces: Epistemic (A)Symmetries, Mobilities, Identities
UKZN’s School of Social Sciences in partnership with the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) University of London, held their first joint virtual two-day
Humanities Academic wins Nicolás Cristóbal Guillén Batista Lifetime Achievement Award
Academic within the College of Humanities Professor Rozena Maart has won the 2021 Nicolás Cristóbal Guillén Batista Lifetime Achievement Award for her contribution to literature
UKZN Academic produces book on Scientometrics for the Humanities and Social Sciences
Professor Radhamany Sooryamoorthy of the School of Social Sciences has published a book, Scientometrics for the Humanities and Social Sciences
UKZN academic takes over the airwaves on Power FM
UKZN academic and political commentator, Mr Lukhona Mnguni has taken over as the new host of Power Perspective on Power FM 98.7. Mnguni will be
Humanities Academic Speaks at Intergovernmental Working Group on Racism
Professor Rozena Maart of the School of Social Sciences presented a paper through Zoom at the 18th session of the Intergovernmental Working Group on the
Intersections of Gender and Food Insecurity Examined in PhD Thesis
Intersections of Gender and Food Insecurity in a Political and Economic Crisis Environment: A Reflection from NGOs and Civil Society Organisations in Zimbabwe. That is
Miscarriage and Postpartum Depression Explored in Book by UKZN Alumnus
UKZN alumnus Dr Quraisha Dawood launched her new book Almost Me, which explores her personal journey through miscarriage, post-partum depression and motherhood. Dawood writes in
The Clicks hair advert is an indicator of transformation agenda that went wrong in South Africa
The picture of black women’s hair in the recent Clicks advert brought in to sharp focus the fact that transformation is happening at a snail’s
Heritage Making and Unmaking: The Art (and sometimes Farce) of it all
Professor Maheshvari Naidu Full Professor in Anthropology & Academic Leader of Research Heritage, in all its slippery and contested incarnate forms, is pointed out as
Humanities Student Finalist in Miss Teenager SA Contest
Social Sciences student Ms Nomfundo Mayeza is a finalist in the upcoming Miss Teenager South Africa 2020 – a pageant which focuses on youth empowerment and making a difference in the lives of others.
Sociologist Publishes Book on Status of Science in Africa
UKZN Social Sciences academic Professor Radhamany Sooryamoorthy has published a book titled: Science, Policy and Development in Africa (Cambridge University Press).
School of Social Sciences Signs MOU with University of London
The School of Social Sciences in the College of Humanities has concluded a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) at the University of London.
UKZN Student appointed to Global Youth Parliament
Social Sciences student Ms Thembalethu Ntuli has been appointed secretary of the Global Youth Parliament (GYP), one of the world’s largest youth ideas transforming organisations, which aims to motivate young people in societal work, entrepreneurship, democracy and sustainable development.
Decolonisation Discussion Series Features Three Doctoral Candidates
The School of Social Sciences launched their Decolonisation Discussion Series, with PhD candidates Ms Subashini Govender, Ms Angela Kavishe and Ms Asania Maphoto presenting under the theme: Can There be Decolonisation without Africanisation?
Decolonising of the curriculum using Anthropology
The Culture Cluster in the School of Social Sciences hosted an online workshop on Decolonising of the curriculum using Anthropology as a model, presented by Dr Nompumelelo Zodwa Radebe, a lecturer at the University of South Africa in the Department of Anthropology and Archaeology.
Humanities Student publishes book on Finishing your Qualification in Record Time
PhD student in Social Sciences Mr Sanele Gamede hopes that his second book, Finishing your Qualification in Record Time, a Student Guide will assist learners and students.
Graduate Feels Equipped to Take on Leadership Roles
Ms Sonke Magadlela, who graduated from UKZN with a Bachelor of Social Sciences degree, says she learned a lot about human behaviour during her studies and now feels equipped with the necessary skills to take on leadership roles in her community.
Humanities Staff Member creates SMART online platform for learners, teachers and parents during lockdown
Clinical Sociologist in the School of Social Sciences Dr Mariam Seedat-Khan has created an online platform to help teachers and parents find digital resources and learning tools for their learners and children to use during the lockdown. Adults can also use it to learn a new language, enrol in an online course or develop new skills.