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Programme Implementation Reference Groups have been set up and engagements are ongoing with the identified individuals following the relaxation of national lockdown regulations. During the second quarter, UNIZULU initiated the process to appoint construction entities to implement construction projects. In addition, the projects related to the Stores and PPO Offices and the repurposing of the Old Vice- Chancellor’s House on campus into a conference facility were completed in August 2020.
The appointment of Mosebo MF Projects was effective in helping with the acceleration of the IIP. However, there is still a persistent lack of capacity in terms of Facilities Management (FM) at the University. UNIZULU is working on a strategy to address the capacity concern.
Table 12: Institutional Events
UNIVERSITY EVENTS AND MEDIA
UNIZULU continued to remain agile and responsive in 2020 despite the unchartered terrain associated with COVID-19. UNIZULU, through CMD, planned and executed all institutional events (including ad hoc events, conferences, seminars, memorial services, graduation ceremonies and other high-profile events) that had been affected by COVID-19, using multimedia platforms such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams. The following strategic institutional events, outlined in Table 12, took place during the year under review:
EVENT NAME
DATE
PURPOSE
Maths & Science Teachers Workshop
27-28 February
The objective to host these seminars is to support educators and uplift them to improve matric results and assist learners in choosing subject choices. Attendees: 123 teachers
Interfaculty Opening Ceremonies
10 February
First-year students across 4 University faculties were welcomed by Deans and provided with valuable information and resources to navigate life in a tertiary environment
Graduations
7-13 December
To celebrate the achievement milestones showcasing the positive throughput rate for the University. These events are a pinnacle and demonstrate student success
UNIZULU Women’s Day
20 August
The 60th Women’s Day Celebration was conducted virtually and was attended by 190 UNIZULU women who uploaded their photos earlier on in the day wearing black as a symbol of unity to victims of GBV
Engineering Programmes Launch
2 December
The Minister of Higher Education, Science & Innovation Dr Blade Nzimande launched the Engineering programmes that will be offered in the Richards Bay company as a response to market demand that requires competent engineers. The launch was attended by the industry stalwarts and various stakeholders in various fields, thus supporting the University in its endeavours
VC’s Appreciation Luncheon
3 December
To celebrate staff members who go the extra mile in their duties, thus promoting a culture of excellence
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