Department of Information Studies - University of Zululand

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.

11/03/2026

📢 Call for Papers: 26th Information Studies (IS) Conference

Researchers, academics, students, and practitioners are invited to submit abstracts and papers for the 26th IS Conference.

This is a great opportunity to share research and engage with scholars in Library and Information Science and related fields.

📄 See the attached call document for submission details and important dates.

13/11/2025

The Department of Information Studies recently organized a three-day academic trip for its students, held from 10th-13th November 2025. During this enriching experience, our students had the opportunity to visit the:
1. National Library of South Africa
2. UNISA Library
3. SABC.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Information Studies Society for working hand in hand with the Department to ensure the success of this trip. Special thanks also go to our gracious hosts for their warm welcome and for sharing valuable insights into the practical aspects of the profession, helping our students bridge the gap between theory and real-world practice.

A sincere appreciation to Dr. Zungu for accompanying the students and ensuring the smooth running of the trip. Your dedication and guidance are truly appreciated.

05/10/2025

05/09/2025

05/09/2025

Gala Dinner