Teaching & Learning
We are constantly in the process of developing and updating our Teaching & Learning portfolio
Masters in Sanitation
This project is focusing on the development and establishment of an MSc Programme in Sanitation in the School of Engineering, UKZN. This unique and internationally recognized programme is designed for completion in 12 months for full-time students consisting of 6 modules and research dissertation. In addition, the programme offers: i) online courses such different modules of the programme or the general FSM Online course; and ii) professional diploma based on the course modules. This degree will be offered at UKZN from 2023.
To read more about the project, click HERE.
Hosting of International interns and Researchers
Together with the eThekwini Water and Sanitation Unit, interact with a number of other organisations through provision of data, hosting of visitors who want to undertake laboratory or field work, assistance on research projects, and exchanging of information and experiences.
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- Khanyisa Projects
- Partners in Development (PID)
- African Municipalities
- Kitwe Municipality
- Kabwe Municipality
- Botswana Government
Postgraduate Degrees
TBC
Laboratory training
Training in analytical techniques for the characterisation of Faecal Sludge and other excreta streams is provided by Mr Thabiso Zikalala (Senior Laboratory Technician). Parasitology training, especially in the recovery of Helminth eggs and larvae from environmental and sanitation samples is provided by our specialist parasitologist, Dr Colleen Archer. This training is either undertaken at UKZN (WASH R&D Centre laboratory), or on-site at the researcher’s facility. Advice on the type of equipment to purchase, laboratory layout and health and safety requirements is also provided.
Faecal Sludge Management Online Course
The objective of the course was to gain an understanding of all of the required aspects for the design and operation of a comprehensive faecal sludge management (FSM) system. The course material was developed by IHE Delft (Netherlands) and SANDEC, EAWAG (Switzerland) in close cooperation with other organisations and key experts – UKZN (South Africa), AIT (Thailand), BUET (Bangladesh), 2iE (Burkina Faso) and CSE (India). In addition, this second presentation of the course is being run simultaneously with KU (Nepal), MU (India), Unity Knowledge LLP (India) and TSUAB (Russia). The theoretical background of the course is based on the book, Faecal Sludge Management (pictured alongside).
Participants
The course is designed for researchers and professionals who deal with planning, promoting, designing, operating or managing faecal sludge for residents in urban, peri-urban, slum or rural areas, in low income countries and beyond. An understanding of physics and chemistry, as well as wastewater and its (biological) treatment, will strongly support the understanding of the Course.
Learning objectives
Upon completion, the participant should be able to:
- have an understanding of treatment, management, and planning aspects related to FSM.
- place FSM in an urban water cycle approach.
- identify suitable treatment options for specific situations and locations.
- understand the mechanisms and designs of specific treatment technologies.
- communicate important aspects of FSM to managers and decision makers.