A gripping narrative of Anthropology in practice

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A gripping narrative of Anthropology in practice

Anthropology is a fascinating subject. The idea that you can understand past civilizations by examining bones that are fossilized and have been buried for many years is amazing. You can even gauge physical characteristics from a single bone. Unearthing mass graves is long and hard work but anthropologists all over the world have discovered so many links to ancient worlds that we have never even thought or heard of.

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Librarians love the library … and so should you

Librarians show love for their library because the library has many special attributes that benefit the University community. The library’s webpage is your gateway to many resources. The catalogue and databases have a wealth of information to assist you with your assignments and research. Library staff are available to assist with queries.

Emerald Publishing

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EMERALD PUBLISHING

Emerald Publishing is one of the world's leading digital-first publishers, commissioning, curating and showcasing research. Emerald's mission & purpose is to publish research that has real world impact by creating an equitable research and publishing environment where all voices are represented and heard.

Inspiring Greatness

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Inspiring Greatness

"Never underestimate the power of dreams and the influence of the human spirit. We are all the same in this notion: the potential for greatness lives within each of us." - Wilma Rudolph.

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Cividence - Research Tools

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PRACTICAL GUIDE: SCREENING FOR SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS

Inspired by the knowledge of hundreds of researchers, this guide compiles best practices
and tips from the global systematic review community. It features clear definitions and
practical advice.

SciVal Database

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SciVal by Elsevier

SciVal is a web-based research analytics platform, designed to help institutions, researchers, and policymakers evaluate and enhance research performance. It leverages data from Scopus, Elsevier's comprehensive abstract and citation database, to provide insights into research trends, collaboration opportunities, and benchmarking metrics.

Engineering Village

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Engineering Village

Engineering Village is widely used by academic institutions, research organizations, and industry professionals to support engineering research and development, making it a key tool in the engineering community. Engineering Village aggregates content from multiple databases, including Compendex and Inspec which covers a broad range of engineering disciplines, as well as related fields such as computer science and materials science.

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Scopus Database

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SCOPUS BY ELSEVIER

Scopus is the world’s largest, multidisciplinary abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature, developed and maintained by Elsevier this database has a variety of use cases and can greatly assist researchers to select topics, journals, find topic experts and relevant peer reviewed literature.

Sea - Geology Lecture

Geological Sciences Research Lecture Series

Topic: The need of the Seafloor data in Southern Africa and what UKZN is doing about it?

Presented by: Prof. Andrew Green
Professor in the School of Agricultural, Earth and Environmental Sciences (SAEES)
Professor Green holds an MSc in Coastal Geomorphology and a PhD in Marine Geology
Leader of Marine Geology Research Unit
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Recorded: 24 April 2025

GLDC

The Gandhi-Luthuli Documentation Centre

The Gandhi-Luthuli Documentation Centre invites you to take a video tour of the Centre to learn of the rich history of KwaZulu-Natal.

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The Gandhi-Luthuli Documentation Centre WEBSITE

Covidence

CALLING ALL RESEARCHERS AND STUDENTS

UKZN subscribes to an institutional license to Covidence, the world’s #1 Systematic Review tool. Using Covidence as part of your research process can reduce the time to complete by up to 35% while maintaining quality.

Geology Lecture

Geological Sciences Research Lecture Series

Topic: The Moon in a Pebble: Challenges in reading the history of the moon from only a small number of samples

Presented by: Matthew Loocke, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor and Director of the Chevron geomaterials Characterization Laboratory
Department of Geology & Geophysics
Louisiana State University
Recorded: 26 March 2025

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HERITAGE OF UKZN

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The heritage of the University of KwaZulu-Natal

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) has a rich and evolving heritage, tracing its origins back to the early 20th century when the foundations of universities in South Africa were first established. The roots of UKZN lie in the Natal University College, founded in 1909, which became the University of Natal in 1949.

Library Survey

LIBRARY SERVICES CLIENT SATISFACTION SURVEY

UKZN Library Services is undertaking an online survey to gather information about the Libraries' services in order to improve and enhance our services in support of research, teaching and learning.
Please share your thoughts and enter a lucky draw for a chance to win an amazing prize.

Digital Library

The Future of Academic Libraries:
Adapting to the Digital Age and Beyond

Traditionally seen as the heart of knowledge and research on university campuses, academic libraries have long been the bastions of printed books, scholarly journals, and quiet study spaces. But in today’s increasingly digital world, their role is evolving in ways that promise to reshape the very essence of academic inquiry, collaboration, and community engagement.

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A project with a passion for promoting reading and learning

When the request was made by the principal, Mr Ndlovu, for the librarians at the UKZN PMB library to assist with creating a library at the Grange Primary School, the librarians eagerly agreed. This was an opportunity to engage meaningfully in community outreach. It also promoted the sustainable development goal, SDG 4, which is...

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Book review: The Man who Knew Infinity: A Life of the Genius, Ramanujan by Robert Kanigel

In the prologue to his book, Kanigel (1991) refers to Ramanujan as a mathematician so great it transcends jealousies. He further refers to Ramanujan as one superlatively great mathematician whom India has produced in the last thousand years....

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The pursuit of truth

What is truth? Who decides what truth is? Where do we find truth? These questions are a constant in our daily lives. We encounter situations where we search for truth to guide our opinions or decisions....

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IRESS (McGregor) at UKZN LIBRARY

IRESS is a technology company that provides financial market data, trading platforms, and wealth management software to clients in the financial services industry. Its flagship product, IRESS Viewpoint, is a comprehensive platform that offers real-time market data, news, research, and analysis tools to help investors make informed decisions....

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Wiley Digital Archives

Integrating hundreds of years of historical evidence into everyday research