UKZN Architecture lecturers, Mrs Bridget Horner and Mr Juan Solis-Arias, together with 12 alumni, have contributed to a book titled: 10+ years 100 Projects – Architecture in a Democratic South Africa. Published by Bell-Roberts and edited and convened by retired University of Pretoria’s Professor Ora Joubert, the book documents the most meritorious final-year design dissertations from
Humanities PhD students engage in proposal writing workshop
The School of Built Environment and Development Studies (BEDS) recently hosted a workshop for PhD students who are in the process of writing their proposals. The workshop aimed to assist students with their proposal development by providing them with the necessary insights that are required for their write up. Students also presented their study to
Centre for Civil Society Welcomes Community Scholars
The Centre for Civil Society (CCS), housed within the College of Humanities, recently welcomed three industrious community scholars as part of the Centre’s effort to encourage communities to make a difference in society and uphold activism. The students are Mr Mzamowenkosi Zondi, Ms Nisha Naidoo, and Ms Philisiwe Mazibuko. They form part of the CCS
Preparing Students for the Job Market
UKZN staffer, Mr Lindani Maphumulo (front row, extreme right), with Humanities students at the workshop The School of Built Environment and Development Studies (BEDS) in partnership with the College of Humanities Student Support Services and the Career Development Office, held a Career Development and Employment Skills Workshop for Humanities students on the Howard College campus.
UKZN Staffer Makes Mail & Guardian’s 200 Young South Africans Edition
Dr Hangwelani Hope Magidimisha-Chipungu, one of the 200 Young South Africans recognised by the Mail & Guardian. Town Planning senior lecturer in the School of Built Environment and Development Studies, Dr Hangwelani Hope Magidimisha-Chipungu, has made it to the 2018 Mail & Guardian’s 200 Young South Africans list. The list is published in a special
‘Hearing Africa Speak Again’
The Centre for Civil Society (CCS) at UKZN’s School of Built Environment and Development Studies recently hosted Professor Siphamandla Zondi, Political Sciences Department Head and Institute for Strategic and Political Affairs acting Head at the University of Pretoria. Zondi’s work is focused on African Political thought and agency, radical global south agency and international relations.
UKZN Students win International Architecture Award
Masters in Architecture students Mr Vahin Parmananda and Mr Mthokozisi Sibisi have won the prestigious 14th Annual Saint-Gobain Multicomfort house student contest held in Dubai.
Architecture students design & build chicken coops for Green Camp Gallery Project
Architecture students seen with their chicken coops, created for the Green Camp gallery project. Architecture students seen with their chicken coops, created for the Green Camp gallery project. Architecture students seen with their chicken coops, created for the Green Camp gallery project. Architecture students seen with their chicken coops, created for the Green Camp gallery
School of Built Environment and Development Studies hosts 2018 Achievement Awards
High achievers from the School of Built Environment & Development Studies. Clockwise from left: Ms Eliza Solis-Maart, Ms Lerato Moshoeshoe, Mr Mcebo Mafoyana and Mr Daniel Daruty De Grandpre. The School of Built Environment and Development Studies recently hosted its 2018 Student Achievement Awards function on the Howard College campus. The event honoured high academic
Fitness trainer Sbahle Mpisane graduates from UKZN
Celebrity Fitness trainer Sbahle Mpisane graduated with her Bachelors degree in Housing and Town Planning. Celebrity fitness trainer Sbahle Mpisane, also known as the FitnessBunnie, graduated with a bachelors degree in housing and town planning at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN). She is a personal trainer who chronicled her journey to becoming a fitness icon on