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Welcome to School of Chemistry & Physics
The School’s cutting -edge laboratories and research equipment compare favourably with the best in the world. Caring and enthusiastic lecturers ensure that students emerge highly employable, with a rich university experience and an excellent degree in Chemistry or Physics to their name.
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the NITheCS workshop on modelling of systems
The aim of the workshop is to communicate and discuss methods, learn from each other, and generate interdisciplinary (inter-institutional) synergies in KZN. In addition, the talks might inform the work on the collaborative themes (see list attached). In particular, the talks are related to the project to holistically model and...
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Autumn Grad Highlights
Join us in celebrating our future leaders as they make their way from student life to post-graduation opportunities. Take a look at the Autumn Graduation information and Graduate stories.
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Women Breaking Barriers Through Science
The UKZN School of Chemistry and Physics hosted a remarkable Women in Science Luncheon on 24 May 2023 at SmartGrid, under the theme Breaking Barriers in Science. The event aimed to inspire young women to pursue degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Attended by esteemed guests, including the College of...
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Colourfest 2023 a Fun Run Extravaganza!
Staff in the College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science (CAES) donned their running shoes and colourful costumes to take part in the annual CAES Fun Run which had as a theme: Easter with a Splash of Colour! Lured by the many prizes on offer - including First Man Home, First...
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UKZN Researchers Named as “Science Oscars” Finalists
Four UKZN academics at the College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science have been named as finalists for the prestigious National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF)-South32 Awards in the 2022-2023 cycle. They are Professor Onisimo Mutanga, Professor Andrew Green, Professor Jeff Smithers and Professor Francesco Petruccione. Initiated in 1998, the NSTF-South32...
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UKZN Highly Rated by Centre for World University Rankings
The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) has been ranked in the top 2.4% of 20 531 universities worldwide on the 2023 Centre for World University Rankings (CWUR) list. The CWUR publishes the largest academic rankings list of global universities, according to its President, Dr Nadim Mahassen, who congratulated UKZN, saying the Institution’s...
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Dean & Head of School
Prof Ross Robinson
PA/Secretary (Acting):
Ms Renee Naidoo
031 260 3093
Naidoor2@ukzn.ac.za
The School of Chemistry and Physics is one of five Schools on the College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science. The School offers a variety of degree options, ranging from undergraduate qualifications to doctoral degrees.
Chemistry and Physics are considered to be the central sciences and are important subjects in first year for many programmes of study.
The School’s cutting -edge laboratories and research equipment compare favourably with the best in the world. Caring and enthusiastic lecturers ensure that students emerge highly employable, with a rich university experience and an excellent degree in Chemistry or Physics to their name.