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UKZN staff and students at the TDA2ML workshop.

UKZN Workshop Explores the Intersection of Topology, Data Science and Machine Learning

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  • Sally Frost
Professor David Lokhat.

Chemical Engineer Reflects on Turning Ideas into Innovation in Inaugural Lecture

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UKZN’s student Marine Life Club at the KZN Sharks Board.

UKZN Marine Life Club Connects Students with Real-World Marine Science

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Dr Carla (Sharpe) Mitchell (centre) with the organising committee: Dr Patricia Govender, Dr Vino Paideya, Professor Thishana Singh, Professor Brenda Moodley, and Dr Chantal Koorbanally.

Women in Science Event Inspires Future STEM Leaders

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  • Nqobile Mthuli
Professor Amir Mohammadi.

UKZN Academic Recognised for Contribution to International Chemistry Conference

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Participants celebrate the success of UKZN’s ‘She Rocks the Field’ workshop.

Youth Month: UKZN Workshop Empowers Future Women Geologists

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Professor Onisimo Mutanga.

NASA Honours Team Including UKZN Professor for Biodiversity Monitoring Research

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Professor Hussein Shimelis (centre) receiving his award from the University of the Free State’s Vice-Chancellor Professor Hester Klopper (left) and Chancellor Professor Bonang Mohale.

UKZN Plant Breeding Professor Receives UFS Distinguished Alumni Award

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  •  Christine Cuénod
Professor Temesgen Zewotir.

UKZN Professor Receives International Recognition for Advancing Statistics and Data Science Across Africa

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Dr Hlayisani Mabasa, Professor Pardon Muchaonyerwa, Dr Kaya Mrubata, Dr Grace Kanonge, Professor Pardon Muchaonyerwa and Dr Samukelisiwe Vilakazi

Building Capacity in Soil Science for Sustainable Agriculture

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  •  Christine Cuénod
Dr Nduduzo Rasenyalo applied mathematical methods to understanding cancer tumour development and treatment.

Mathematical Approach to Cancer Treatment Offers Hope

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Dr Sumeekha Singh is expanding her expertise in cosmology and astrophysics.

The Quest for a Theory of Everything!

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Dr Zandile Mncube (second from left) with her aunt, Ms Phumephi Mncube, father, Mr Mhlaliseni Mncube, and mother, Ms Ncamisile Zwane.

Innovative Research on Nighttime Data and Urban Change Lights the Way!

  • Autumn Grad 2026
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Mr Sharlan Moodley’s cum laude master’s research employed statistical and machine learning techniques to predict students’ academic outcomes.

Resilience and Determination Score Cum Laude Master’s Degree in Data Science

  • Autumn Grad 2026
  •  Christine Cuénod
Mr Emmanuel Valentine’s cum laude master’s in Crop Science is one of many achievements for the aspiring researcher.

Using Domestic Wastewater for Crop Production Earns Cum Laude Master’s Qualification

  • Autumn Grad 2026
  •  Christine Cuénod
Mr Mickalan Subramoney with his sister, Ms Chanel Subramoney, and father, Mr Siva Subramoney.

Reaching for the Cosmos: MSc Graduate’s Journey into Understanding the Universe

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  • Prashina Ramcharan
Ms Nonsikelelo Nkwanyana’s summa cum laude master’s study formed part of an international project to reduce solvent use and waste.

Summa Cum Laude Peptide Study Improves Efficiency in Synthesis

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Ms Asande Hadebe’s master’s research focused on terrestrial arthropods in ecologically important and threatened riparian zones.

Entomologist Explores Dynamics Responsible for Riparian Arthropod Biodiversity

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Mr Keshav Bechoo’s master’s research explored improved collection and interpretation of radio signals from the universe.

Exploring the Universe Through Radio Waves

  • Autumn Grad 2026
  • Prashina Ramcharan
Dr Sindhu Gaddam’s PhD work focused on the crucial feed antenna design for the HIRAX radio telescope.

Radio Astronomer Focuses on Antenna Design

  • Autumn Grad 2026
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Dr Nomusa Chizhande’s PhD sought to improve the yield and nutrients of sweet potatoes.

Potential for Sweet Potato Improvement Through Breeding Identified in PhD Study

  • Autumn Grad 2026
  •  Christine Cuénod