The evening of 10 November 2016 saw the celebration of the University of Zimbabwe Vice Chancellor’s Awards which recognize the highest achieving students from across the University.  The awards are an annual celebration and reward for outstanding achievements by students in areas that include: community service, leadership, sports, entrepreneurship, effective communication, university service, health promotion, global outreach, creativity and inventiveness, and networking.  Audrey Simbiso Chidawanyika, a Level 3 Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Studies student from the Faculty of Commerce outshone all awardees by winning the Community Service, Leadership and Entrepreneurship awards, and the much coveted Vice Chancellor’s Brand Ambassador Award.  Maud Chifamba, the youngest ever student in Africa to enroll for University education at the age of 18 scooped the University Brand Promoter award.

The Vice Chancellor, Professor L. M. Nyagura is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Itai Muwati (pictured) as the new substantive Dean of Arts. Professor Muwati is an associate professor with vast teaching, research and administrative experience.