The decision to host a virtual graduation was made in accordance with the national lockdown and social distancing regulations in South Africa, that were put in place to safeguard all citizens from contracting COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
The 1st televised virtual graduation, @UKZN, inspiring greatness indeed. pic.twitter.com/tiNLFg4ovH
— Xingwavilani Tsatsi (@Tsa_M) May 29, 2020
The virtual ceremony was set to feature an address by UKZN’s Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Nana Poku and congratulatory messages by four Deputy Vice-Chancellors. The event was scheduled to broadcast live on SABC3 and Ukhozi FM.
Student then took to social media to celebrate their achievements.
Congratulations Nobuhle 🎉🎓😀#UKZNGrad2020 #ItCanBe https://t.co/QVD95XC6oC
— University of KZN (@UKZN) May 29, 2020
@UKZN #UKZNGrad2020 #ItCanBe Name: Saishna Bakool Qualification below. Finally 💃🏻✨🙌🏻 pic.twitter.com/l68kj4e9qh
— Saishemurr (@Saishna) May 29, 2020
#ukzngrad2020#ItCanBe
Despite all the issues we facing its an honor to graduate with my first degree pic.twitter.com/yUqYkdCdZR— Hopewell Zungu (@ZunguHopewell) May 29, 2020
Last year I had a pinned tweet that read that, I would love to Graduate in 2020(BA in Criminology and Philosophy), to obtain a distinction and be accepted for Honours in Forensic Criminology. Yes, I made it
Mark 11vs 24@UKZN @StandardBankZA#UKZNgrad2020 #ItCanBe pic.twitter.com/Z6gEZX4nAU
— start of the end (@SanelisiweHlat4) May 29, 2020
Class of 2020 #ukzngrad2020 #ItCanBe pic.twitter.com/WZ3kVagXvF
— Dr B.A. Nkala, PhD (@bee_nkala) May 29, 2020
Congratulations Kholiwe 😀🎉🎓#UKZNGrad2020 #ItCanBe https://t.co/ZIKAvHm0j8
— University of KZN (@UKZN) May 29, 2020
The University also announced that that it will be conferring a total of 9 963 degree certificates, 6 505 of which will be awarded to undergraduate recipients and 3 458 to postgraduates. There are 414 Masters (thesis) and 228 doctoral graduands.
Overall there are 104 summa cum laude and 270 cum laude graduands.
As has been the trend in previous years, women graduands continue to excel with 70 percent to graduate summa cum laude and 67 percent cum laude.
Overall there are 104 summa cum laude and 270 cum laude graduands.
The University is especially proud of the achievements of 80 graduands with disabilities, 31 of whom have completed postgraduate studies. Two exceptional achievers will graduate with PhD’s and six with Masters.
There are 276 international graduands, 217 of whom will graduate with postgraduate certificates.
Overall, 1 609 degrees will be conferred in the College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science, 5 087 in the College of Humanities, 2 254 in the College of Law and Management Studies, and 1 013 in the College of Health Sciences.