A UNESCO report, which examined the number of teachers that each country needs, found that sub-Saharan Africa needs an additional 6,3 million teachers if it’s to attain universal primary education by 2030. The Centre for Development and Enterprise predicted that South Africa will need to have 456,000 teachers by 2025 to offer quality education. According…
The University of Zululand (UNIZULU) is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Temba Hlasho,who assumed the position of Dean of Students on 1 November 2019. Mr Hlasho reports directly to the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Institutional Support, Professor Seepe. His duties include overseeing the six sub-divisions under student services these include; student housing, campus…
In honour of the most decorated artist, a teacher, organiser of cultural activities, choir conductor, publisher, singing coach, historian and administrator; the University of Zululand (UNIZULU), in association with the Khabi Mngoma Foundation, will be hosting its first annual memorial lecture of Professor Khabi Vivian Mngoma at the King Bhekuzulu Hall, KwaDlangezwa Campus on the…
This fall, Walker College of Business students have the opportunity to learn more about social entrepreneurship through an international lens without ever leaving the classroom. International scholar and professor of entrepreneurship, Dr. Nana Vezi-Magigaba from the University of Zululand(Unizulu) in South Africa is currently teaching social entrepreneurship to a group of Walker students. Through this…
UNIZULU’s Human Resources Division recently held an event in the Library to recognise all library staff members for their contribution in ensuring that a 100% performance assessments submission rate was achieved. In 2018, UNIZULU’s Human Resources Division launched Project Blue Sky. One of the objectives of this change management intervention was to increase the level…
The University of Zululand (UNIZULU) recently hosted its Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Teaching and Learning Awards at the Umfolozi Casino and Convention Centre. The awards aim to promote, acknowledge and encourage continued excellence in teaching and learning. To achieve this, special recognition is given to academics acclaimed for their teaching practice and who have demonstrated outstanding…
The technologies that will emerge during the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) will impact on us in negative ways if we do not actively get involved in the processes of creating them in order to align their properties and functions to our needs. This was the sentiment during one of the panel discussions that took place…
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The 10th Humanities Social Science (HSS) Conference kicked off with a bang with Advocate Busiswe Mkhwebane, the current public protector as one of the prolific guest speakers who addressed the delegates. This three-day conference ran from Wednesday 23 October until 25 October and took place at the Meet Mekaar Resort, eMtubamtuba. Themed, ” Social Justice…
The Indigenous Knowledge System (IKS) has been used as the melodic instrument to tune some cords in the society. The IKS refers to local knowledge and information that is unique to a given culture or society. This awareness includes all forms of knowledge technologies, know-how skills, practices and beliefs that enable the community to achieve…
