School of Agricultural, Earth and Environmental Sciences

Dr Sesetu Nyeleka’s PhD in Agricultural Extension used a participatory video approach to develop farmers’ soft skills and encourage peer-to-peer learning to expand farmers’ knowledge

Dr Simphiwe Ngcobo’s PhD assessed the impacts of climate variability on commercial sugarcane across South Africa and unpacked the delicate and complex balance between sustainable

Mr Siphokuhle Mbuyisa attained a cum laude Master’s in Horticultural Science degree for investigating how plant extracts could enhance the growth, development, yield and post-harvest quality and

Gaining an understanding of how bird populations respond to the land-use changes experienced by their forest system habitats, specifically the Southern Mistbelt Forest of the

Ms Busile Lukhele’s Master’s in Food Security is a celebration not only because the high school agriculture teacher from Eswatini overcame starting her studies during

Mr Celuxolo Dlamini (23) is well on his way to achieving his goal of a PhD by the age of 25 after being awarded a cum

Ms Ongama Giwu’s Masters in Agricultural Economics research explored youth participation in agricultural enterprises, a topic that inspired her as she recognises the importance of

An interest in climate change mitigation and engaging with communities motivated Dr Amanda Gumede, a Geography lecturer at UKZN, to conduct a comprehensive audit of

UKZN’s African Centre for Crop Improvement (ACCI) is celebrating the accomplishments of five PhD graduates representing three African countries and five different crops who have