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Refurbishment Project
A project to replace furnishing in some areas of the Library began in the latter quarter of 2019 but was only completed in 2020. A capital expenditure budget of R2.22m was received for this purpose. The following projects were completed: electronic classroom, Level 6 study carrels, seminar rooms, Level 3 study carrels, Info Cellar, Research Commons, postgraduate hub and electronic display stations.
CONCLUSION
Senate and its committees have been instrumental in the completion of the academic project during the year under review. In line with the first and second strategic goals of the Institution and the associated objectives, the University, during the 2020 academic year, focused on maintaining and advancing the PQM to achieve a broad spectrum of programmes characteristic of a comprehensive university, drawing from both conventional university- type programmes and vocational offerings. This led to the design, development, registration, accreditation and external endorsement of various programmes during the year under review. The completion of Phase 2 of the HEQSF alignment process, changes to the academic structure and effective use of the i-Enabler led to successful registrations in 2020. UNZULU met most of its enrolment targets. This
is reflected in the stable annual throughput rate of about 83%. All four faculties introduced the UNIZULU 101 module, which will unlock the potential of students to meaningfully access the University curriculum in a way that transcends the constraints of knowledge boundaries; generating new forms of thinking and doing that engenders innovation in responding to societal challenges. Various concessions were made to enable students to complete the academic year. TLC and writing centres along with all faculties, support divisions and management worked together to enable remote teaching, assessment, promotion of students and finally, graduations.
Consistent growth in research publications and related subsidy income, advances in innovative projects, etc. attest to the fact that UNIZULU is on the rise. The year ended with a successful hosting of the 2020 graduation ceremony. As part of its 60th anniversary celebration, six honorary degrees were conferred to individuals that had contributed immensely to the advancement of the South African society.
Prof. X. Mtose Vice-Chancellor
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