UKZN Academic tasked to Decolonise South African Schools Curriculum
Dr Maserole Kgari-Masondo of the School of Social Sciences was commissioned by the South African Department of Basic Education (DBE) and the United Nations Children’s
Principal Directives OfficerLand, Climate Change and Higher Education the focus of JL Dube Lecture
As part of the four-day John Langalibalele Dube Memorial Lecture series, former political prisoner and author Mr Ngila Michael Muendane and PhD candidate in Political
Critical Issues Facing UKZN Explored During Roundtable Event
Key issues, including declining public financing for Higher Education Institutions and uncertain political times impacting on UKZN’s planning and operations, were explored by the University’s
UKZN Academic Hosts Virtual Symposium on Decolonial Collection
UKZN academic Professor Rozena Maart hosted an online symposium related to the feature – Decoloniality and Decolonial Education: South Africa and the World – she
Clinical Sociologist Presents Paper on Stress and Mental Health Implications of COVID-19
Clinical Sociologist in UKZN’s College of Humanities Professor Mariam Seedat-Khan presented a paper in a plenary session during the Kandivli Education Society’s International virtual conference
Student overcomes odds to graduate summa cum laude
Mr Ntokozo Vundla was ecstatic to graduate with his Bachelor of Social Sciences Honours from UKZN. He overcame financial difficulties, academic hurdles and stigma at
Municipal Public Policy growth explored in Masters Study
Mr Mphathesithe Mkhize graduated with his Master of Social Sciences. His research on Localising the Sustainable Development Goals in Rural Municipalities through Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships: A
UKZN Academic Part of QR Global Challenges Research Project
Clinical Sociologist in the School of Social Sciences Professor Mariam Seedat-Khan and UKZN alumnus Dr Ara Ramnund-Mansingh are part of the Higher Educational Attainment Inequalities
UKZN’s Oldest Graduate in 2021 is 69
This year’s oldest UKZN graduate Mr Bonginkosi Mshengu (69) has been awarded a BA Honours degree in Political Science, realising his long-held desire of obtaining
Future Research AdministratorAre Men More Likely to Have Unsafe Sex Once Circumcised?
Research by UKZN staff member Ms Lungelo Khanyile revealed that men may have unsafe sex or have multiple concurrent partners once they are circumcised or
Graduation Double Celebration for Mother and Son
UKZN staffer Mrs Ronica Bagwandin and her son Nervay graduated together – Ronica with a Bachelor of Social Sciences degree and Nervay a Postgraduate Diploma
Graduate Bags 16 Distinctions!
Ms Theshaya Naidoo scored 16 distinctions during studies for her Bachelor of Social Sciences degree she achieved with a cum laude pass. Naidoo said she
Product Functionality ArchitectImpact of Floods on Black African Women in Greater Durban Researched for PhD
Exploring experiences of vulnerability among local Black African women in adapting to the impacts of flood disasters in Durban metropolitan areas, resulted in Dr Fidelis
Research Assesses Policies Regulating Welfare of Women with Disabilities
Policies guiding and regulating the welfare of rural women living with disabilities – in connection with their fundamental rights and freedom in the Nkandla Local
Product Research Coordinator
The training of teacher librarians and the development of school libraries in KwaZulu-Natal were the focus of research by UKZN staff member Dr Siyanda Kheswa
Are Men More Likely to Have Unsafe Sex Once Circumcised?
Research by UKZN staff member Ms Lungelo Khanyile revealed that men may have unsafe sex or have multiple concurrent partners once they are circumcised or
UKZN Sociology Academic appointed research fellow of CREST
Radhamany Sooryamoorthy, a Professor of Sociology in the School of Social Sciences, has been appointed as a Research Fellow of Stellenbosch University. The three-year appointment
Sociologist Nominated for International Amazing Women Award
UKZN clinical sociologist Professor Mariam Seedat-Khan has been nominated for the My Pink Stilettos Amazing Women International Award that recognises women around the world who