University of KwaZulu-Natal

University of KwaZulu-Natal[1]
Other name
UKZN
MottoInspiring Greatness
TypePublic
Established1 January 2004 (1 January 2004) (as merger of UN (est. 1910) and UDW (est. 1960s))[1]
Academic affiliations
AAU
ACU
HESA
ChancellorReuel Jethro Khoza[2]
Vice-ChancellorNana Poku[3]
Academic staff
1,328[4] (2016)
Students46,539[4] (2016)
Undergraduates24,897[5] (2007)
Postgraduates3,807[5] (2007)
Location, ,
South Africa[1]
Campus5 campuses[6] Westville Campus (Main campus), Nelson. R. Mandela School of Medicine, Howard College Campus, Edgewood Campus and Pietermaritzburg Campus
Colours    Black and red
Sporting affiliations
Varsity Cup
Websiteukzn.ac.za

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN; Zulu: INyuvesi yakwaZulu-Natali, Afrikaans: Universiteit van KwaZulu-Natal) is a university with five campuses in the province of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa.[7][6] It was formed on 1 January 2004 after the merger between the University of Natal and the University of Durban-Westville.[1]

  1. ^ a b c d "History of the University of KwaZulu-Natal". University of KwaZulu-Natal. Archived from the original on 20 August 2011. Retrieved 28 August 2011.
  2. ^ "UKZN appoints new chancellor | Witness". News24.com. 19 October 2021. Archived from the original on 20 October 2021. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
  3. ^ "Vice-chancellor Professor Nana Poku". University of KwaZulu-Natal. Archived from the original on 1 June 2020. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
  4. ^ a b "University of KwaZulu Natal Annual Report 2016" (PDF). University of KwaZulu-Natal. Archived (PDF) from the original on 11 April 2018. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
  5. ^ a b "University of KwaZulu Natal". Southern African Regional Universities Association. Archived from the original on 22 June 2020. Retrieved 27 August 2011.
  6. ^ a b "Choice of campuses". University of KwaZulu-Natal. Archived from the original on 22 December 2007. Retrieved 18 November 2007.
  7. ^ "CHE | Council on Higher Education | Regulatory body for Higher Education in South Africa | Education | Innovation | University | South Africa". che.ac.za. Archived from the original on 24 May 2020. Retrieved 25 May 2020.

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