The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) First Years’ Experience Meet and Greet events are designed to welcome and guide first-year students as you begin your academic journey. These events will introduce you to key academic processes, essential student support services, and the wide range of opportunities available across our campuses—helping you navigate university life with confidence […]
Join us in celebration of International Day of Mathematics. Date: 21 March 2026 Time: 09h00 – 10h30 Join here. All high school learners and anyone with an interest in mathematics are welcome to participate. Download Invite
STEM MentHER UKZN invites teachers and principals to nominate Grade 11 female learners who wish to pursue STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) careers. Successful learners will receive tailored mentorship and guidance from UKZN academic mentors. Learners will receive 1 year of expert mentorship in their desired STEM field. Nominated learners can join exactly one […]
ou are cordially invited to the 2026 Alex Du Toit Lecture series. Speaker: Associate Professor Robyn Pickering, University of Cape Town. Topic: Early humans and hydrology: the geology and dating of the last 3 million years of southern Africa. Event Details Date: 20 April Venue: Senate Chambers, UKZN, Westville Campus Time: 17:30 for 18:00 Parking: Parking is available RSVP Here
ABOUT THE SCIENCE WITH JAZZ SEMINAR SERIES: Following on from the successful 2025 series, the Centre for Quantum Computing and Technology at UKZN presents a series of science seminars combined with Jazz concerts, that informs about relevant concepts in science and technology and their societal impacts. This monthly series intends to inspire inter-disciplinary discussions and […]
You are cordially invited to the following tutorial talk, hosted by the UKZN Centre for Quantum Computing and Technology: DATE: Thursday 29 May 2026 VENUE: Science & Technology Education Centre (STEC@UKZN), Westville Campus TIME: 12h15-13h15 FEATURING: Professor Andrew Forbes, School of Physics, University of Witwatersrand TOPIC: WEAVING TOPOLOGY INTO LIGHT Please refer to the attachment for further details. Refreshments will be served after […]
ABSTRACT: Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) have emerged as a distinctive class of porous materials, prized for their exceptionally high surface areas, tunable porosity, and chemical versatility. These attributes position MOFs as promising candidates for diverse applications, including gas storage, catalysis, and environmental remediation. However, conventional MOF synthesis relies heavily on high-purity metal salts and fossil-derived organic […]
Mthethwamatics in collaboration with the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s College of Agriculture, Engineering & Science presents the TEACH THE NATION(TTN) MATHEMATICS PROGRAMME. DATE: 29 JUNE – 03 JULY PLATFORM: MS TEAMS (download) Click here to register Download Programme Technical Team: Mr. Owen Shezi (UKZN CAES PR), Ms. Onesipho Ntombela (UKZN PhD Student). Standby Facilitators: Mr. Lindani Cele (UKZN PhD Student), […]
Experience university life through hands-on experiments, lab tours, and the opportunity to meet real scientists. Limited spaces available – open to Grade 11 and Grade 12 learners passionate about STEM. What can you expect? Hands-on experiments Lab tours and interactive activities Exposure to university life Meet scientists, researchers, and students Career guidance and inspiration Team […]
Join us in exploring innovative recalibration methods that combines synthetic data generation with marginal population statistics. SEMINAR HIGHLIGHTS: Why prediction models need recalibration. How synthetic data improves probability estimates. Evidence from simulation and real data. DATE: 24 July 2026 Time: 13h00 - 14h00 SAST/CEST 07h00 - 08h00 ET CLICK HERE TO JOIN ON ZOOM. For […]
