Ukzntouch a University of Kwazulu-Natal Alumni Magazine
2015 UKZNTOUCH A UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL ALUMNI MAGAZINE GROWING OUR OWN INNOVATION & EXCELLENCE INSPIRING GREATNESS UKZNTOUCH • 2015 A UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL ALUMNI MAGAZINE This edition of UKZNTOUCH is about a ‘new chapter’ in the University’s history. Building on the strong foundation of the past decade, the focus is on how UKZN is ‘growing its own’ through innovation and excellence. The beadwork in the cover graphic was produced by the Woza Moya Crafters – an income generation project of the Hillcrest AIDS Foundation. Executive Editor Lesiba Seshoka Managing Editor Thembekile Simelane Editorial Team Thembekile Simelane, Finn Christensen, Sharon Dell, Raylene Captain-Hasthibeer, Sithembile Shabangu, Sunayna Bhagwandin Contributors MaryAnn Francis, Sally Frost, Hazel Langa, Xoliswa Zulu, Sharon Dell, Shelagh McLoughlin, College PR Offices, CAPRISA, Central Publications Unit, UKZN NdabaOnline Archives, UKZN academics, UKZN Press Creative Direction Lightship Communications Photographs and graphic illustration Rod MacLeod, UKZN’s Archives, UKZN Corporate Relations Division, Africa Centre, and UKZN Photographers Printing Colour Planet Disclaimer: Opinions expressed in UKZNTOUCH may not reflect those of the University. B UKZNTOUCH CONTENTS NEW CHAPTER IN INNOVATION AND EXCELLENCE 2 FOREWORD: DR VAN JAARSVELD 38 CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE UKZN VICE-CHANCELLOR AND PRINCIPAL INQUBATE UKZN’S LIGHTBULB MOMENT: A SOLUTION TO A GLOBAL PROBLEM 4 EDITORIAL: LESIBA SESHOKA 40 CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CENTRE FOR INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE
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