Events
BSc Agricultural Engineering Bursary 2026
The Department of Agriculture (DoA) intends to award comprehensive bursaries to qualifying applicants pursuing and/or intending to further their studies in identified careers in the agriculture sector for the 2026 academic year. The bursary will cover tuition, accommoda- tion, books, meals and a monthly allowance. The bursary awards target the previously disadvantaged and impoverished persons […]
Mechanical Engineering Final Year Project Open Day
It's time for OUR FINAL YEAR PROJECT DEMONSTRATION DAY Date: 24 October 2025 Time: 10h00 to 12h00 Location: Mechanical Engineering Building The Discipline of Mechanical Engineering invites all staff and students to attend our project demonstration day. The projects on display this year encompass robotics, aerospace systems, green energy technologies, and various industrial solutions. The […]
Engineering Banquet – Celebrating 100 Years of Engineering Education
2025 marks 100 years of engineering education in KwaZulu-Natal, with the first three graduates in engineering graduating from the Natal University College in 1925. Today, UKZN’s School of Engineering confers approximately 300 Undergraduate and Postgraduate degrees per annum. To mark this historic centenary milestone, UKZN’s School of Engineering will be holding a Gala Banquet, to […]
ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONIC & COMPUTER ENGINEERING DESIGN PROJECT OPEN DAY
The discipline of EECE is hosting its Annual Design Project Open Day. Final year student projects will be on display and the budding engineers will be on hand to demonstrate and discuss their work. FOR ENQUIRIES CONTACT : Bennedin Mokoena -Tel: 031 260 2744 | Email: mokoenab@ukzn.ac.za Dumisile Mbona -Tel: 031 260 2753 | Email: […]
Invitation to UKZN Civil Engineering Alumni Evening
The Discipline of Civil Engineering at UKZN invites you to an Alumni Evening to showcase students’ research, connect with current students and staff and reconnect with past friends and classmates, reminisce about the good old days, and create new memories. DATE: Friday 21 November 2025 TIME: 17h00 - 21h00 VENUE: Civil Engineering Courtyard, Centenary Building, […]
Invitation to Virtual Parents’ Day 2026
MS TeamsSAY HELLO TO 2026 WITH UKZN! We invite you to join us for a live and interactive session at our Virtual Parent's Day. The following UKZN service/support departments will be ready to address your questions: College academic Services Student Support Services Student Funding and Fees Residences/Housing Risk Management Services EVENT DETAILS The invitation is open […]
FTEN CAES Online Orientation
Compulsory online orientation for all CAES FTEN students: Tuesday, 3 February 14h00-16h00 – English Wednesday, 4 February 14h00-16h00 – isiZulu Thursday, 5 February – 14h00-16h00 – Engineering Academic Orientation Teams link to join all sessions here. Download Orientation 2026 invite here.
UKZN FIRST YEARS’ EXPERIENCE MEET AND GREET
The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) First Years’ Experience Meet and Greet events are designed to welcome and guide first-year students as you begin your academic journey. These events will introduce you to key academic processes, essential student support services, and the wide range of opportunities available across our campuses—helping you navigate university life with confidence […]
Public Lecture: From Atoms to Orbits: A Personal Journey and Reflection on South Africa’s Strategic Sovereignty
ABOUT THE TALK: During this fireside discussion, Mr Jardine will cover some of the interesting historical narratives connecting South Africa’s nuclear past, to the “civilianising” of these programmes through the 1994 transition, through to opportunities in space for South Africa today, including Mura Space’s tie up with UKZN on the suborbital launch gantry project. Date: […]