UKZN’s School of Arts (Drama and Performance Studies, Media and Cultural Studies and Centre for Communication, Media and Society-CCMS) in partnership with NPO ARROWSA and the Durban University of Technology (DUT) recently collaboratively hosted the International Youth Indra Congress. Held on the Howard College campus, the Congress was a six-day art for social change for
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
Criminology and Forensic Studies Doctoral Graduates
Prof Shanta Balgobind Singh (second from left) with Criminology and Forensic Studies Doctoral graduates Dr Lawrence Musa Zondi, Dr Aden Dejene Tolla and Dr Siyanda Dlamini. The Criminology and Forensic Studies discipline within the School of Applied Human Sciences celebrated the success of three of their staff members who graduated with their PhDs from the
Twins graduate with Psychology Degrees
Twins Siphesihle and Sinethemba Gwambe graduate with their Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) degrees. Twin sisters, Siphesihle and Sinethemba Gwambe, bagged Bachelor of Arts degrees in psychology at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. The proud twins, from Pinetown in Durban, said it was their biggest academic achievement. ‘We are so happy to graduate together,’ said Siphesihle. ‘We
Community Police Forums & Crime, central focus for PhD Research by UKZN Staffer
Dr Siyanda Dlamini graduates with his PhD in Criminology and Forensic Studies. University of KwaZulu-Natal criminology lecturer, Dr Siyanda Dlamini, graduated with a PhD in Criminology and Forensic Studies for his research into crime and community policing, focusing on community police forums. Dlamini researched the role of community policing forums and their challenges. He focused
Defeating the odds to graduate with Honours cum laude
Mr Siyanda Sikobi with his grandmother MaMlondo. Umlazi-born Mr Siyanda Sikobi beamed with pride and joy when he graduated with a honours degree cum laude in media and cultural studies at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Sikobi dedicated his degree to his family, especially his grandmother MaMlondo, who raised him and his siblings in the Ezakheleni
PhD graduate looks at an Afrocentric paradigm for understanding student success at UKZN
Dr Nontobeko Buthelezi graduates with her PhD in Psychology. University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) staffer Dr Nontobeko Buthelezi graduated with a PhD in psychology for her research into the Afrocentric paradigm in understanding student success at the institution’s College of Humanities. Her study facilitates the emergence of conceptual schemes or models that could inform a framework
UKZN Staffer celebrates success of Honours Degree in Psychology
Mrs Vinotha Moodley graduated with her Honours degree in Psychology College of Humanities Student Support Services staffer Mrs Vinotha Moodley was ecstatic when she graduated with honours in psychology at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. It took persistence, dedication, determination and sacrifice for Moodley to achieve this postgraduate milestone. ‘I am still processing this achievement even
Social Work Day celebrated at UKZN
The Social Work discipline within the School of Applied Human Sciences recently hosted a World Social Work Day event at the Denis Shepstone building. The event was held on 20 March 2018. The day is celebrated worldwide with the main event taking place in New York City. This year’s theme ‘Promoting Community and Environmental Sustainability’
Criminology & Forensic Studies hosts visiting scholars from Sweden
The Criminology and Forensic Studies discipline within the School of Applied Human Sciences recently hosted visiting scholars Dr My Lilja and Dr Amir Rostami, from the Criminology Department at the University of Gӓvle (Sweden). The visiting academics spent a week at the School during which they met UKZN academics and spoke about international collaboration, future applications, articles and teaching