From humble beginnings to a modern-day academic institution: 100 years of Chemistry at the University of Natal in Pietermaritzburg

Abstract

The article traces the history of the Department of Chemistry from 1910 to 2010. Emphasis is on the people involved and the influence they had in shaping the history of the Department. In the final pages the impact of the Chemistry Department, and its staff and students, have had on the wider South African scene, is discussed.

Keywords:

• history
• chemistry
• centenary
• University of Natal
• Pietermaritzburg