Dr Jonathan Hakata’s applied mathematics research involved developing a framework for a deeper, geometrically grounded understanding of how gravitational fields interact with matter and energy.
Ms Snothile Manyathi confidently forecast from a young age that she would follow a career in mathematics – and she got it 100% right! With
Ms Slungile Tshibase’s dissertation for her Master’s in Applied Mathematics tackled λ(Lambda)-Symmetries – specifically symmetries that could help analyse and simplify complex equations where traditional
A commitment to breaking barriers for underrepresented students in science as well as her determination and intellectual passion were propelling forces in Ms Zama Xulu’s
‘As one of very few females to graduate with a PhD in Pure Mathematics on the Pietermaritzburg campus, Ms Snethemba Maduna’s story is a truly
Research that focused on the intersection of mathematics, physics and computer science secured Mr Shimal Harichurn an MSc degree in Computer Science, summa cum laude. Harichurn’s
Senior Statistician at the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC), Dr Nobuhle Mchunu is delighted with her PhD achievement. ‘As a Biostatistician, my role is
In an extraordinary academic achievement, Mr Jaedon Naidu graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), earning the highest
At 26 years old, Dr Shavani Naicker was UKZN’s youngest PhD graduate at the 2025 Autumn ceremonies, earning her doctorate in Applied Mathematics, specialising in
The first Hydrogen Intensity and Real-time Analysis eXperiment (HIRAX) Collaboration Meeting was held at the Protea Hotel in Umhlanga over three days. The meeting proved