Research Office

Welcome to the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s (UKZN) Research Website. Here, you will find a wealth of information and resources related to our research and innovation endeavours.

These resources include our research policies, information on our NRF-rated researchers, links to DHET-accredited journals and a wide range of other research-related material.

Research is one of the key strategic priorities for the University of KwaZulu-Natal, as highlighted in the University’s Strategic Plan for 2023-2032. The plan emphasises enhancing UKZN’s position as a leading international, research-intensive institution dedicated to advancing knowledge and delivering practical solutions to the complex global challenges facing humanity at all levels.

UKZN prides itself on high-quality and impactful research across various disciplines, with an emphasis on local and international collaborations. Research is seamlessly integrated into our teaching and learning to ensure that students benefit from a rich experience that prepares them to engage with and contribute to cutting-edge research in their chosen fields.

At UKZN, we are proud to have researchers who are not only well-established but also recognised as world leaders in their respective fields. Our research community is further strengthened by a dynamic postgraduate and postdoctoral programme across all four Colleges. This plays a critical role in driving the University’s research output and provides an environment that is conducive to nurturing emerging researchers.

Furthermore, UKZN is home to several well-established research Centres, Units, and Institutes that position the University at the forefront of global research.

These specialised entities drive innovation, collaboration, and the advancement of knowledge across a wide range of disciplines.