The School of Built Environment and Development Studies’ (BEDS) annual awards ceremony at the Howard College Theatre recognised top performing undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Housing student wins KZN National Achievement Award in Leadership
Master of Housing student and former Howard College SRC President Ms Kuhlekonke Ntuli won the prestigious KZN National Achievement Award in Leadership during the KZN Young Achievers Awards (KZNYAA) held at the Durban ICC. The award recognises her community contributions at provincial, national and international levels.
UKZN Manager Presents Research on Inclusive Leadership at Conference
Operations Manager in the School of Built Environment and Development Studies Dr Phumelele Zakwe presented her research at the Durban University of Technology (DUT) Conference on Higher Education, Community Engagement and Governance.
UKZN Shows Documentary on Black Students’ Experiences of SA Universities
UKZN in partnership with the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) screened the student-centred documentary film: Ready or Not! Black Students’ Experiences of South African Universities.
PhD Graduate in Town and Regional Planning Makes History!
When Dr Sanele Mbambo was awarded his PhD in Town and Regional Planning from UKZN, he became the first South African graduate to achieve the degree in KwaZulu-Natal.
Use of Sexual Health Services by LGBT Students Subject of Masters Research
Mr Sthembiso Pollen Mkhize graduated with a Masters in Population Studies degree for his research which provided insight into the use of sexual health services by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students in Durban.
Research Explores Link Between Ukujola Casual Relationships and HIV/AIDS
The socially constructed meaning of ukujola casual relationships and how they fuel the spread of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in South Africa, particularly in KwaZulu-Natal, were examined in research conducted by Dr Themba Mgwaba for his PhD in Development Studies from UKZN.
Masters Graduate Examined Impact of Absent Fathers on Families and Children
An interest in family dynamics led to Ms Nokwanele Mhlongo doing research on the effect of absent fathers on families and child care responsibilities.
Distinguished Teacher Awards for Humanities Academics
Academics from the College of Humanities Professor Kathleen Pithouse-Morgan (School of Education) and Dr Mvuselelo Ngcoya (School of Built Environment & Development Studies) have been recognised by UKZN for excellence in teaching.
They both received the Distinguished Teachers’ Award (DTA) during a graduation ceremony.
Town Planning Academic participates in Young Investigator Training Programme
Dr Hangwelani Magidimisa-Chipungu of the School of Built Environment and Development Studies, participated in the Association of European Schools of Planning (AESOP) Planning for Transition conference, held in Venice, Italy.