Nine students from the College of Humanities are proud recipients of the 2018 Southern African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO) Bursaries for study in music performance. The students- Ms Lihle James, Ms Nomfundo Zuma, Mr Nhlakanipho Ngcobo, Ms Gugu Shange, Ms Slindile Dlamini, Ms Yolokazi Maroyana, Ms Nothando Maphumulo, Ms Nosihe Zulu and Ms Nothando Mashaba- each received
Humanities Student Excels at Swimming, Wins gold at SA Championships
First-year Social Sciences student, Mr Matthew Bedderson, scooped two gold medals and one silver at the South African Senior National Swimming Championships held in Port Elizabeth recently. He won the gold medals in the 50m and 200m Breaststroke events and a silver medal in the 100m Breaststroke in the SA Youth Category which is for
Celebrating Staff Achievement
The School of Education at UKZN recently hosted a celebratory lunch for five of its staff members who graduated with doctoral degrees. The lunch, held at the Makaranga Lodge near Hillcrest, was facilitated by the Dean and Head of the School, Professor Thabo Msibi, who believes that staff need to be lauded for their academic achievements and excellence.
Humanities Student Wins Budget Vote Writing Competition
Master’s in Social Sciences (Politics) student, Mr Thembelani Mazibuko, made UKZN proud when he was chosen as one of four winners in the 2018 Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) Budget vote article writing competition. The competition tasks entrants with writing an essay on one of four set topics in the run-up to the
Education Academic hosts workshop for Matric teachers
As part of a community outreach initiative, Professor Ayub Sheik, a lecturer from the School of Education facilitated workshops for Matric teachers. These were held at the KwaMashu Teachers Centre and New Germany Primary School. Matric Drama was also workshopped by Emeritus Professor, Dennis Shauffer. Full Article Education Academic hosts workshop for Matric teachers
College of Humanities hosts first Gender, Religion & Sexuality Conference
The School of Religion, Philosophy and Classics (SRPC) in the College of Humanities recently hosted the first Religion, Gender and Sexuality in Africa conference. The conference, held at the Pietermaritzburg campus, brought together more than 65 religion, gender and sexuality scholars and activists from around the global South who presented papers and performances. Full Article College of Humanities
Department of Correctional Services holds Orientation Session for Criminology and Forensic Studies Students
The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) recently hosted an Experiential Learning Orientation Session for UKZN’s criminology and forensic studies student volunteers at the Howard College Theatre. Representatives from the department, Mr Azwihangwisi Nesengani, Mr Kagiso Mmutlane and Ms Magdeli Matji, facilitated the orientation session. The aim of the orientation was to provide an overview of
Visual Arts Student Exhibits Work at Jack Heath Gallery
Master of Arts student Ms Caroline Birch exhibited her work at the Jack Heath Gallery in Pietermaritzburg. Birch’s work comprises paintings, drawings and two installations in which she used innovative materials and experimental techniques, such as silk-screening onto sheets of dried wood glue. ‘This body of artwork, together with my dissertation, constitute my submission for
Under the Stars in Honour of Story Teller Gcina Mhlophe
First year UKZN Drama and Performance Studies students recently showcased a production of Under the Stars at the Open Air Theatre on the Howard College Campus in honour of African storyteller Dr Gcina Mhlophe, who was in the audience. The students performed their interpretation of some of Mhlophe’s magnificent stories as part of the DRAMA101 course, which
UKZN Students win International Architecture Award
Masters in Architecture students Mr Vahin Parmananda and Mr Mthokozisi Sibisi have won the prestigious 14th Annual Saint-Gobain Multicomfort house student contest held in Dubai. The students competed against representatives from other international universities, winning the coveted title and cash prize, for their design called Solar Creek Community, which is a climate-driven approach to creating sustainable