Two CRH researchers amongst the top 20 Social Sciences and Humanities scientists in South Africa
Prof Petersen, Director of the CRH, was ranked as 15th in South Africa (#1240 globally) in the 2025 edition of Research.com global ranking of the
Forging National Partnerships in Cancer Research: CRH at the AHRI National Strategy Meeting
On 30 May 2025, Professor Zama Luvuno, Deputy Director of the Centre for Rural Health (CRH), played a leading role in shaping South Africa’s national
Celebrating the Graduation of Dr. One Selohilwe: A Milestone in Advancing Mental Health Care in South Africa
The Center for Rural Health (CRH) at the University of KwaZulu-Natal proudly congratulates Dr. One Selohilwe on her remarkable achievement of earning her PhD in
CRH Pre-doctoral and PhD Students Attend Prestigious African Doctoral Academy Winter School
Four Pre-doctoral and PhD students from the Center for Rural Health recently attended the renowned African Doctoral Academy (ADA) 2024 Winter School at the University
Kathryn Watt Unveils Key Findings on Adolescent Mental Health at Prestigious Stockholm Conference
Kathryn Watt, Research Manager on the Asenze study, presented findings from Wave 3 of the study at the “Bold Ideas for Brighter Futures” conference hosted
Asenze Cohort Study Secures NIMH Grant for Fifth Wave of Data Collection, Team Meets at Columbia University to Strategize
The Asenze cohort study received 3 years grant from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) in August 2023 to undertake a 5th wave of
Dr Justin Knox Shares Innovative Research Methods in Seminar During South Africa Visit
Justin Knox, Co-Investigator on the Asenze Study, travelled to South Africa to meet with the Asenze team. Dr Justin Knox is an Assistant Professor of
Fellowship Programme Bridges Gaps in Paediatric Care
UKZN’s African Paediatric Fellowship Programme (APFP) is building sustainable multidisciplinary child health capacity for Africa. The APFP equips doctors with the specialist and sub-specialist skills
Dr Merridy Grant of the Centre for Rural Health recently obtained her PhD.
Dr Merridy Grant of the Centre for Rural Health recently obtained her PhD. Titled “The development and feasibility of a Community Mental Health Education and
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2023: PROF REFILOE MASEKELA
8 March 2023 On International Women’s Day 2023, we celebrate all of the inspirational women at The Union, as we stand for opportunities for all
Inspiring Impact award
David Zezai, a PhD student at the CRH was awarded R5000-00 in the “Judges’ Award” in impacting change across societies in the University of KwaZulu
Rights of LGBTQI People Centre Stage at UKZN Workshop
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI) persons face a variety of obstacles in accessing many of their rights, including the right to basic
