UKZN International Relations

04/09/2013

Hi Students

Here is a chance for you find out more of the opportunities that are available to study in Europe. Visit the Expo for more information.

06/08/2013

COMMUNIQUÉ FROM THE OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: STUDENT SERVICES

DEATH OF STUDENT: MR KG MUTONGERWA

Dear Colleagues and Students

It is with deep regret and sadness that we report the death of one of our students, Mr Kudzai Gerald Mutongerwa. He passed away on Saturday evening, 3 August 2013.

He was in his 2nd year of study for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Engineering.

A memorial service for Mr Mutongerwa will be held tomorrow, Wednesday 7 August between 13.00 – 14.00 in the Principal’s
Dining Hall, Ground Floor, Student Union Building.

On behalf of Executive Management and the wider University Community, I wish to convey our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.

Our thoughts and prayers are with them.

Sincerely

DR. SIBUSISO CHALUFU
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: STUDENT SERVICES

06/08/2013

Hi Students

The International Relations Office will be hosting an open discussion on the Study Abroad/Exchange program.

Come and listen to past UKZN exchange students share their experiences abroad. You will also have the opportunity to ask the UKZN Student Exchange Coordinator questions about the exchange programme.

Westville Campus
Date : 13 August 2013
Venue : Seminar room 5 Govan Mbeki
Time : 13h00-14h00

Howard College Campus
Date : 14 August 2013
Time : 11h00 – 12h00
Venue : MTB D3

Pietermaritzburg Campus
Date : 15 August 2013
Venue : NAB114
Time : 11h20 – 12h20

Edgewood Campus
Date : 15 August 2013
Venue : F208
Time : 13h15 – 14h15

01/08/2013

Dear Students

UKZN STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMME: SEMESTER ONE 2014

International Relations invites interested registered undergraduate and postgraduate South African students at the University of KwaZulu-Natal to apply to participate in the Student Exchange Programme for the first semester of 2014.


Application forms are available at the International Student Office on the various campuses.

IR Team

31/07/2013

Good Morning People

Here something to remember:

"Striving for success without hard work is like trying to harvest where you haven't planted." David Bly

IR Team

18/07/2013

In celebrating and honouring Tata Madiba, here are some words he once shared:

"There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find ways in which you yourself have altered." Nelson Mandela

As he turns 95 years old today, let us find 95 reasons to change the world for the better.

IR Team

11/06/2013

DIFF 2013 is here.

Centre for Creative Arts team are very happy to present the poster for the 34th Durban International Film Festival 2013!! (DIFF2013). Thanks to the disturbance team for the great design after 12 consecutive years!

More updates will take place over the coming month, so stay tuned!

LIKE AND SHARE!

DIFF 2013 | 18 - 28 JULY

See you in the cinemas!

02/05/2013

Dear Students

We have a wonderful opportunity for a UKZN student to be part of the Barbados Study Abroad Program. Please see the image attached.

This is a tremendous opportunity for a UKZN student. Eligible and interested student can apply for the program before May 22.

16/04/2013

Graduate Zakes Bantwini

Musician Zakes Bantwini graduates with diploma

Award-winning South African House musician Mr Zakhele Madida, known on stage as Zakes Bantwini, graduated with a Diploma in Music Performance from UKZN.

He said achieving his diploma ‘meant everything’ to him.
‘Education is very important and everyone needs to have some sort of qualification to further their career,’ said Madida who has nine successful albums under his belt and a string of awards, including the Best Male Award at the 10th METRO Music Awards in 2011 and the Most Gifted Video of the Year Artist at the Channel O Awards in 2011.

Madida’s love of music began at an early age. While studying towards his Diploma in Jazz and Popular Music, he began to play the piano and during his final year of study he formed his independent record label Mayonie Productions.

He discovered Kwaito sensation L'vovo Derrango and teamed up with top producer and award-winning DJ Black Coffee for his latest album Love, Light and Music, a collaboration between Mayonie Productions and Soulistic Music.

His passion for music has led Madida to be dubbed the new king of dance music in South Africa and he is confident that his music will continue to entertain and inspire people into the future.

16/04/2013

Johnny Clegg receives his Honorary degree.

UKZN awards Johnny Clegg as Doctor of Music

Renowned Anthropologist, dancer, singer and songwriter, Johnny Clegg had the UKZN audience singing along when he reminisced and sang one his traditional war songs after receiving an Honorary Doctorate degree of Doctor of Music from the University on April 16.

He was honoured during the College of Humanities’ graduation ceremony for his sensitive and inspiring promotion of South African culture, music and history, both nationally and internationally, and for his success in uniting South Africans and bringing both pride and hope to South Africa.

‘The tradition of street music I stumbled upon had been forged over decades of experimentation as the ebb and flow of migration to Johannesburg and Durban exposed the migrants to new ideas and formats.’

‘I was amazed at the innovative manner in which western instruments were thoroughly Africanized. The guitar developed from a strumming style (ukuvamba), to a highly sophisticated picking style (Ukupika). Whereas the guitar could simply be re-tuned and strings changed around, the concertina had to be physically taken apart and all the buttons changed around in order to play Zulu music,’ said Clegg.

Clegg is described as the energetic, passionate human being who has become one of South Africa’s greatest musical exports. He has been in the music industry for over 30 years. He shared with the audience his journey that has created some fond memories in his career.

‘I often did not know what I was singing, but I had a musical ear and I could pronounce Zulu perfectly in a melody...this led to some awkward moments where I rendered some very lewd, b***y and explicit songs with the innocence of a 15 year old which made my audience at the hostels laugh until they cried saying “play it again, play it again! ” and I would play it again , happy that they found my performance so intensely moving,’ he said.

16/04/2013

Graduation continues today with more graduates from the college of Humanities making their way to the ceremony. Wish all graduates the best in their future endeavours.

IR Team

15/04/2013

2013 UKZN Graduation kicks off at Westville Campus

2013 UKZN GRADUATION

Graduation is one of the most important occasions in the University's academic calendar where students, both undergraduate and postgraduate, receive their hard-earned degrees and diplomas.

Indeed, graduation marks the culmination of many years of personal sacrifice and hard work that have laid the foundation for successful and inspiring careers.

At graduation, Honorary Degrees are also conferred to distinguished individuals who have made significant contributions to society, both in South Africa and at a global level. In addition, University Fellowships are conferred on outstanding academics for research excellence as well as The Distinguished Teachers' Awards are presented to academics for teaching excellence.

The 2013 UKZN graduation ceremonies will take place at both the Durban and Pietermaritzburg centres. Durban graduation ceremonies will take place from 15 to 20 April 2013. Pietermaritzburg ceremonies will take place on 22 and 23 April 2013.

We congratulate all graduands.

Regards, Team UKZN.