Exploring the Universe Through Radio Waves
Mr Keshav Bechoo, who graduated with a master’s degree, has always been fascinated by the universe and how it works.
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Radio Astronomer Focuses on Antenna Design
Research that focused on the design, optimisation and characterisation of a wideband dual-polarised feed antenna for the HIRAX (Hydrogen Intensity and Real-time Analysis eXperiment) radio telescope secured Dr Sindhu Gaddam a PhD in Mathematics from the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN).
Researcher Graduates with MSc in Radio Astronomy
Master of Science (MSc) degree graduate Ms Tasmiya Papiah is already making meaningful contributions to South Africa’s growing presence in cutting-edge astrophysics research.
Young cosmologist explores the hidden forces shaping the universe
Intellectual curiosity and a desire to contribute meaningfully to understanding the universe were the driving forces behind Mickalan Subramoney’s journey towards a Master’s degree at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN).
UKZN Showcases STEM Innovation at National Science Week 2025
UKZN was on show at South Africa’s National Science Week (NSW) 2025, contributing to an exciting programme of science engagement activities organised by the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI).
The event was hosted at the Anton Lembede Mathematics, Science and Technology (MST) Academy in Durban.
A New Era in Southern Sky Surveys
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory located in Chile, is unique in terms of its mirror design, camera sensitivity, telescope speed and computing infrastructure.
It is set to revolutionise understanding of the universe with its 8.4-metre Simonyi telescope which will allow it to scan the entire southern sky about every three nights.
For this reason, the Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) programme was launched. It is a survey project aiming to map the entire visible southern sky in detail over a ten-year period.
Prototype dishes tested
The Witness,
25 October 2019
SA-based radio telescope project has space mysteries in its sights
ANA (African News Agency), 17 August 2018
Sleek telescope in South Africa chases mysteries of radio flashes and dark energy
TMSS Magazine
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In Celebration of Space Week – Online Public Lecture
Join us for an entertaining and informative look at the interesting research being undertaking at the Astrophysics Research Centre at the University of KwasZulu-Natal.
Rendering of possible HIRAX array to be installed at the South Africa Radio Astronomy Observatory site in the Karoo
Following an intensive and rigorous review process involving international experts, the National Research Foundation (NRF) approved the funding of R35 million for the Hydrogen Intensity and Real-time Analysis eXperiment (HIRAX) which will be built as a guest instrument on the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory’s (SARAO) site in the Karoo.
HIRAX Postdoctoral Fellowships in Radio Astronomy Instrumentation and Analysis
HIRAX Postdoctoral Fellowships in Radio Astronomy Instrumentation and Analysis The Astrophysics and Cosmology Research Unit (ACRU) at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is offering postdoctoral research positions in the area of radio astronomy instrumentation and analysis. We seek highly qualified candidates to work on the Hydrogen Intensity and Real-time Analysis eXperiment (HIRAX), a new radio
HIRAX project is preparing to release an open tender
HIRAX project is preparing to release an open tender The Hydrogen Intensity and Real Time Analysis eXperiment (HIRAX) Project, which officially launched in 2018, is preparing to release an open tender for South African manufacturing of its first several hundred 6-metre diameter HIRAX radio telescopes. These telescopes will be part of the HIRAX main array,