Author Archives: Thomson

Oops!… We Did it Again

UKZN once again has won gold and the trophy for the best individual stand at the Royal Show. Britney Spears must have had UKZN specifically in mind when she penned the lyrics for her famous song, “Oops! I did it again” –  for once again the College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science has pulled the proverbial… Read More »

Teaching and Learning Workshop Explores Decolonisation in Higher Education

Delegates at the Decolonisation Workshop. “Decolonisation of the Curriculum within Institutions of Higher Learning” was the topic of discussion at a first of its kind workshop recently organised by the Dean of Teaching and Learning in the College of Law and Management Studies. According to the College Dean of Teaching and Learning Professor Betty Mubangizi,… Read More »

2026/2027 University of KwaZulu-Natal Application Date

2026/2027 University of KwaZulu-Natal Application Date 2026 University of KwaZulu-Natal Application Date : The application dates for University of KwaZulu-Natal application is available below; University of Kwa-Zulu Natal (UKZN) Applications Open: 1 March Applications Close: 30 June  (medical programmes)                                  … Read More »

Renowned Musician Hugh Masekela Receives Honorary Doctorate

<style type="text/css"> div.image_boxR { background-color:#EEEEEE; border:1px solid #CCCCCC; float:left; margin-right:10px; padding:5px; position:relative; } </style> <div class="image_boxR"> <div style="text-align: left;"><img alt="" /><img src="http://www.ukzn.ac.za/images/news-images/renowned-musician-hugh-masekela-receives-honorary-doctorate__.jpg?sfvrsn=0" title="Renowned-Musician-Hugh-Masekela-Receives-Honorary-Doctorate__" /> </div> <div>Dr Hugh Masekela receives an Honorary <br /> Doctorate in Music from UKZN. </div> </div> <p>African Music living-legend and political struggle icon Dr Hugh Masekela was awarded an Honorary Doctorate… Read More »

Association Between Sjambok Injuries and Renal Dysfunction Examined in PhD Research

Dr David Skinner. The relationship between injuries caused by being hit with a sjambok and renal dysfunction was examined in a paper by University of KwaZulu-Natal doctoral candidate, Dr David Skinner. The paper titled: “Validating the Utilisation of Venous Bicarbonate as a Predictor of Acute Kidney Injury in Crush Syndrome from Sjambok Injuries”, has been… Read More »

New Smartcane Option for the Blind Demonstrated

Students with disabilities along with staff from the UKZN Disability Support Unit pictured with the developer and distributor of the Smartcane. UKZN’s Disability Support Services Unit recently hosted a demonstration of the New SmartCane which offers blind persons the added benefit of using technology to assist in their accessibility and mobility on and off-campus. The… Read More »