2022 Annual Report

In autumn 2022, the University hosted in-person Graduation ceremonies for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. Known for our celebratory ceremonies marked with pageantry and heartfelt displays of emotion, the return to the iconic UKZN Grad stage draped in the University colours was a step forward for the entire University community.
The cover of the 2022 Annual Report celebrates this step forward – a “pressing play” for celebrations that were paused for all too long. The arrows represent the play-buttons found on sound systems, but are also inspired by the colourful triangles that decorate the iconic UKZN hoods that adorn our graduates.
The circle represents our community – drawn together during difficult times.
While we doff our graduation caps in memory of those lost during the pandemic (represented by the clean, white space on the cover), we look forward to a bright future for our graduates, staff, students and the entire University community as we all strive to continue to inspire greatness.