Governance
Council is the supreme governing body of the university. Its main function is to provide a general policy direction in the running of the institution. It has the ultimate responsibility to ensure that the University's mission and objectives are realized. The standing committees of Council are:
- Executive Committee
- Audit and Risk Committee
- Finance Committee
- Investment Committee
- Projects Committee for Campus Development
- Salaries and Conditions of Service Committee
- Academic Staff Promotions Committee
- Non-Academic Staff Promotions Committee
Council membership consists of the Chancellor, Vice Chancellor, Pro-Vice Chancellors, the President of the Student Union, who are ex-official members: and sixteen people appointed by the Minister of Higher Education and Technology, nine people appointed by the senate, one representative of each of the following groups: Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions, Teacher Organizations, Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce, Zimbabwe Institute of Engineers, Youth, Women, Churches, Farmers Unions, Chamber of Mines, Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI), Administrative Staff, Non-Senate Members of the Academic Staff, Workers Committee. The Chairman of Council is elected amongst the council members.
Senior Officers of the University:
The ceremonial head of the University is the Chancellor. The Chief Academic and Executive Officer is the Vice-Chancellor, who is assisted by one or more Pro-Vice-Chancellors.
Chancellor
His Excellency, The President of Zimbabwe, Cde Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa
Chairperson of Council
Professor Lindiwe Majele Sibanda - Ph.D. in Agriculture Sciences – Animal Nutrition (University of Reading, UK), MSc in Agriculture Grassland Science (University of Reading, UK), BSc in Animal Production (University of Alexandria, Egypt).
Professor Mqhele E. Dlodlo - PhD. (Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands); MSEE (Kansas State University, USA); BSEE, BS – Mathematics and Engineering Management (Geneva College, USA).
Pro-Vice-Chancellor: Research and Academic Affairs
Professor Yogeshkumar Naik - PhD in Biochemistry (UZ), MSc in Biochemistry (Bombay), BSc (Hons) Chemistry (Bombay).
Pro-Vice-Chancellor: Innovation & Business Development
Dr William Msekiwa Goriwondo - PhD, FZ’weIE, Pr.Eng., MIoDZ
Mr Biggy Ngwenya - MBA (NUST), MSc in HRM (GZU), BSc Sociology (Hons) (UZ), Diploma in Training Management (IPMZ), Certificate in Education (HTC), IPMZ Higher Certificate in Motivation, IPMZ Higher Certificate in Research Methods
Mr Stanford Ndlovu - Bachelor of Technology Honours Degree in Accountancy (University of Zimbabwe)
Acting Librarian
Ms Ethel Pedzisai Kawome - Msc in Library and Information Science (NUST), BSc in Library and Information Science (NUST), National Diploma in Library and Information Science (Harare Polytechnic)
Executive Dean of the Faculty of Applied Sciences
Prof Philimon Nyamugure - PhD in Statistics (University of Limpopo, SA), MSc in Operations Research and Statistics (NUST), BSc in Applied Mathematics (NUST), Post Graduate Diploma in Higher Education (NUST)
Acting Executive Dean of the Faculty of Environmental Science
Dr Annah Mabidi - PhD in Zoology (Nelson Mandela University), MSc in Tropical Resources Ecology (UZ), Post Graduate Diploma in Higher Education (NUST), BSc Honours degree in Biological Sciences (UZ).
Executive Dean of the Faculty of Engineering
Dr Busiso Mtunzi - PhD in Physics – Renewable Energy (University of Fort Hare, SA), MSc in Renewable Energy (UZ), BTech (Hons) Applied Physics (UZ), Diploma in Vocational and Technical Education.
Executive Dean of the Faculty of Medicine
Prof Elopy Sibanda - PhD in Medicine (University of Birmingham), MSc Clinical Immunology (University of Birmingham), MBChB (Medical Academy Gdansk (Poland)
Acting Executive Dean of the Faculty of Built Environment
Dr Benviolent Chigara
Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology Education
Prof Lwazi Sibanda - PhD in Education (University of Fort Hare), Master of Education in Educational Management (MSU), Bachelor of Education in Educational Administration, Planning and Policy Studies (UZ), Diploma in Education (UZ).
Executive Dean of the Faculty of Communication and Information Science
Dr Samuel Chabikwa - PhD in Library and Information Science (University of Botswana), MSc in Library and Information Science (NUST), Post Grad Dip. Media & Comm Studies (UZ), Bachelor of Arts General (UZ).
Executive Dean of the Faculty of Commerce
Dr Peter Nkala - PhD in Economics & Social Sciences (BOKU, Vienna, Austria); MSc Economics (UZ), BSc Hons Economics (UZ), Post Graduate Diploma in Higher Education (NUST), Diploma in Human Resources (IPMZ).
SENATE
Academic Authority of the University is vested in the Senate. It has the responsibility of formulating and executing the university' academic policy. This covers admissions, teaching, examinations, programmes of study, conferment of awards and honours, Research and provides advice to Council the abolition and holding in obeyance of professorial chairs and other academic offices.
The Senate consists of the Vice-Chancellor, Pro-Vice-Chancellors, Deans of faculties, full Professors, Chairmen of Departments, the Librarian (ex-officio), one member of the permanent teaching staff from each faculty, and six students elected by the Students Union.
The Vice-Chancellor is chairman of Senate. Senate has several committees of which the Academic Board is the principal one.
HEAD OF ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS
Department/School |
Chairperson/Director |
FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCE |
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Department of Applied Biology and Biochemistry |
Acting Dr. N. Basopo |
Department of Applied Chemistry |
Dr. Bongani Ndhlovu Yalala |
Department of Applied Mathematics |
Dr. Sarudzai Portia Showa |
Department of Applied Physics |
Acting Prof. Golden G. Nyambuya |
Department of Radiography |
Mrs. Sindiso Nleya |
Department of Computer Science |
Mr. Sibangiso Ngwenya |
Department of Informatics & Analytics |
Acting Mr. Khulekani Sibanda |
Department of Statistics and Operations Research |
Mr. Hausitoe Nare |
Department of Sports Science and Coaching |
Acting Dr. Daga Makaza |
FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE |
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Department of Environmental Science |
Acting Dr. Norman Manyeruke |
Department of Environmental Health |
Acting Prof. Dr. Wilfred Nunu |
Dr. Angela Chichinye |
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Department of Geospatial Sciences |
Acting Prof. Hilton G.T. Ndagurwa |
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
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Department of Chemical Engineering |
Miss Nonhlanhla Mguni |
Department of Civil and Water Engineering |
Eng. Kudzai Mushunje |
Department of Electronic Engineering |
Mr. Buthanani Dlodlo |
Department of Industrial and Manufacturing |
Eng. Takawira R. Chikowore |
Department of Fibre and Polymer Materials Engineering |
Dr. Peeps Gonde |
FACULTY OF MEDICINE |
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Department of Anatomy & Physiology |
Acting Prof. J. C. V. Feliu |
Department of Pharmacology and Biochemistry |
Dr. Daniel Sibanda |
Department of Pathology |
Dr. Mayibongwe Mzingwane |
Department of Nursing and Midwifery Sciences |
Mrs. Yvonnie Chauraya |
Department of Community Medicine |
Dr. Hilary Gunguwo |
Department of Surgery & Anaesthetics |
Acting Prof. Enyioma O. Enwerem |
Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology |
Prof. Jephat Moyo |
Department of Paediatrics |
Dr. Thabani P. Thatha |
Department of Medicine |
Dr. Mbongeni Ndlovu |
Department of Psychiatry, Social Behavioural Sciences |
Dr. Nemache Mawere |
FACULTY OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT |
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Department of Architecture |
Mr. Chiedza Manyepa |
Department of Construction Economics and Management |
Mr. Rangarirai Muvungani |
Department of Property Studies and Urban Design |
Mr. Pardon Ndhlovu |
FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION |
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Department of Applied Art, Design and Technology Education |
Dr. Elphina Mhlanga |
Department of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education |
Dr. Louis Sibanda |
Department of Technical and Engineering Education and Training |
Mr. Sipo Ndlovu |
FACULTY OF COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION SCIENCE |
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Department of Journalism and Media Studies |
Dr. Bhekinkosi Jakobe Ncube |
Department of Library and Information Science |
Dr. Notice Pasipamire |
Department of Publishing Studies |
Mrs. Effort C. Chiware |
Department of Records and Archives Management |
Prof Peterson Dewah |
FACULTY OF COMMERCE |
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Department of Accounting |
Mrs. Siboniso Warima |
Department of Banking |
Ms. Nothando Tshuma |
Department of Finance |
Acting Dr. Zibusiso Moyo |
Department of Business Management |
Mr. Mlisa Jasper Ndlovu |
Department of Marketing |
Dr. Daisy I. Odunze |
Department of Insurance and Actuarial Science |
Dr. Noble Jahalamajaha Malunguza |
Graduate School of Business |
Director, Prof Gwendoline V Nani |
Institute of Development Studies |
Director, Dr. Clifford Mabhena |