
Empowering Youth Through Food Innovation
The Department of Consumer Sciences at the University of Zululand recently conducted training in agro-processing and food preservation for students of Siyazisiza Trust. Through its strong commitment to community engagement, this department continues to make significant strides in supporting youth-led… Read More

UNIZULU Engineering Students & Future Innovators Had a Blast!
The UNIZULU Engineering Breakfast on 22nd May 2025 was an epic morning of inspiration and networking. Held at our new Engineering Building located on our Richards Bay Campus, the event brought together industry leaders and engineering students for a powerhouse… Read More

HPCSA Accreditation Audit for UNIZULU’s Biokinetics Honours Programme
The University of Zululand (UNIZULU) proudly welcomed the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) for a comprehensive five-year accreditation audit of its Bachelor of Science Honours in Biokinetics programme. This recently conducted evaluation was to ensure that graduates are… Read More

Department of Nursing Science Pledge and Pinning ceremony
University of Zululand | The Department of Nursing Science, under the Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering, hosted its Nursing Pledge and Pinning Ceremony at Chapel. This significant event marked a proud milestone as students pledged their commitment to compassionate,… Read More

Igniting the Entrepreneurial Spark: A Recap of Our Unforgettable Seminar!
The Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering (FSAE) Student Council recently held a seminar titled “Fostering Entrepreneurial Success Through Innovation and Financial Literacy”. What Went Down? FSAE student council brought together industry experts from ABSA, EDHE, and brilliant minds from… Read More

UNIZULU Launches Telkom-NRF Future Technologies Programme
The Faculty of Science, Agriculture, and Engineering, through its Department of Computer Science recently launched the Telkom-National Research Foundation (NRF) Future Technologies Programme Project at the newly constructed Engineering Building on the Richards Bay campus. The primary objective of this… Read More

A Journey of Science and Support at UNIZULU
Aphiwe and Minenhle Zikalala, 21-year-old twins from Chappies in Mandeni have found their “home away from home” at the University of Zululand (UNIZULU). Born and raised in Eshowe, they moved to Mandeni after their father’s passing and completed their matriculation… Read More

Bridging Oceans: SAMOS launches ambitious Erasmus+ partnership in Ocean Sciences education between South Africa & Europe
The opening of the South African Master of Ocean Sciences (SAMOS) project was welcomed by the choir of Nelson Mandela University, which delivered a heartfelt introduction, extending a warm greeting to all attendees at this momentous occasion. The launch took place from 8-10 April 2025, hosted in Gqeberha, South Africa, Nelson Mandela University. This marked the beginning of a dynamic three-year initiative, coordinated by the University of Brest (France), and funded by the European Commission under the Erasmus+ Capacity Building in the field of Higher Education (CBHE) programme.

Vhahangwele Rambau Plans to Work Hard to Complete his Electrical Engineering Course
Some of the world’s acclaimed musicians are reported to have displayed their talent very early in their lives. The late Whitney Houston and Micheal Jackson as well as Canadian-born popstar Justin Bieber – including many others, of course- are typical… Read More