University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, Mu Eta Chapter

The three tenents of IEEE-HKN – scholarship, character and attitude – have taken hold at the University of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa as the IEEE-HKN Mu Eta chapter and the university’s IEEE Student Branch have joined forces to grow student involvement, foster academic excellence and have greater impact on their community. This partnership has been so successful that the combined membership of the Mu Eta chapter and the Student Branch is now the third largest IEEE student entity in IEEE South Africa.

Region 8: Africa, Europe, Middle East

Section: Johannesburg, South Africa (South Africa)

Founding Date: August 23, 2016

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Last Update: 6/20/2020

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Durban is a vibrant coastal city renowned for its beaches, coastal resorts and the Moses Mabhida Stadium. The Howard College campus is situated in Berea and offers spectacular views of the Durban harbour. The campus is situated in a successful environmental conservancy and the lush gardens of the University reflect a commitment to indigenous flora and fauna. The Howard College Campus currently offers a full range of degree options in the fields of Science (including Geography and Environmental disciplines), Engineering, Law, Management Studies, Humanities (including Music) and Social Sciences (including Social Work). In addition, the campus offers Architecture and Nursing

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The formation of our pioneering Student Chapter would not have been possible without the efforts of our Faculty Advisor, Prof. Thomas Afullo. A long-standing member of IEEE-HKN and former Academic Leader of the UKZN School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering, it was Prof. Afullo’s vision to empower deserving students with a representative body to further develop their personal and professional skills. The successes of the Mu Eta Chapter will be a part of Prof. Afullo’s outstanding legacy at UKZN.

Mu Eta Chapter Report 2017
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The formation of our pioneering Student Chapter would not have been possible without the efforts of our Faculty Advisor, Prof. Thomas Afullo. A long-standing member of IEEE-HKN and former Academic Leader of the UKZN School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering, it was Prof. Afullo’s vision to empower deserving students with a representative body to further develop their personal and professional skills. The successes of the Mu Eta Chapter will be a part of Prof. Afullo’s outstanding legacy at UKZN.