Department of Information Studies - University of Zululand

03/09/2026

01/09/2026

26th Annual Information Studies (IS) Conference | Day 1 🎓

What an inspiring and intellectually enriching first day at the 26th Annual Information Studies (IS) Conference! The day brought together leading scholars, practitioners and thought leaders to engage in meaningful conversations on the future of Information Studies and the role of information in society.

We were honoured to hear from an exceptional line-up of speakers, including:

Prof N. Jili Mbanjwa
Hon. Cllr X. Ngwezi
Prof M. Ngoepe
Prof A. Tella
Mr K. Madumo

Their insights, expertise, and thought-provoking contributions made Day 1 truly memorable.

A powerful start to what promises to be an exciting and impactful conference!

30/07/2026

📢 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

🎓 26th Information Studies (IS) Conference

Registration for the 26th IS Conference is officially open! Join academics, researchers, librarians, information professionals, and students for an engaging conference featuring insightful presentations, knowledge sharing, and networking opportunities.

📅 Conference Date: [1-4th September 2026]
📍 Venue: [Indaba Lodge, Richards Bay]
📝 Registration: [https://forms.office.com/r/8kF5BVxLTQ]

https://forms.office.com/r/8kF5BVxLTQ

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with colleagues and contribute to discussions shaping the future of Information Studies.

We look forward to welcoming you to the 26th IS Conference!

21/05/2026

Open day 2026
Day1

19/05/2026

🎓 Celebrating Our Graduates – 13 May 2026 🎓

The Department is proud to congratulate all our students who successfully graduated on 13 May 2026. This milestone marks the culmination of years of dedication, hard work, perseverance, and academic excellence.

We are incredibly proud of your achievement and the resilience you have shown throughout your academic journey. As you step into the next chapter of your lives, we wish you continued success in your careers, further studies, and all your future endeavours.

May you go forward and make meaningful contributions to society and continue to make us proud.

👏 Congratulations Class of 2026!

20/04/2026

The Department invites all M&D students to attend the M&D workshop scheduled for tomorrow, 21 April 2026.

The session will provide guidance and support for your academic progress.

Please join the workshop using the Microsoft Teams link below:
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/36424577480698?p=6jcuEoBiB3CxXsHOEL

Online Programme: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:eu:8d3bcd8b-df51-401a-9065-7035bd37f1bc

20/04/2026

We are pleased to share that the induction programme for our Experiential Learning (1INF410) students at Mhlathuze Municipality was a great success.

This marks an important milestone as our students begin their practical learning journey, where they will gain valuable real-world experience and apply their academic knowledge in a professional environment.

We sincerely appreciate Mhlathuze Municipality for accommodating our students and for their continued support in developing future information professionals. Your commitment to student growth and community development is truly valued.

We wish our students all the best as they embark on this enriching experience.