Lydia Makhubu
Lydia Makhubu | |
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Born | Lydia Phindile Makhubu 1 July 1937 Swazi |
Alma mater | University of Toronto |
Occupation | Chemist |
Lydia Phindile Makhubu (1 July 1937 - July 2021) was a
Life
She was born at the
Makhubu graduated from Pius XII College (now the
She returned to her homeland and joined the faculty of the University of Swaziland, becoming a lecturer in the chemistry department in 1973, the dean of science from 1976 to 1980, a senior lecturer in 1979, a full professor the following year, and vice-chancellor from 1988 to 2003.[1] Her research focused on the medical effects of plants used by traditional Swazi healers.[1][2]
From its inception in 1993 until 2005, Makhubu was the President of the
She received numerous grants and honours, including a MacArthur Foundation grant (1993–1995),[6] and honorary doctorates from various universities,[7] including a doctor of laws from Saint Mary's University in 1991.[8]
She married the surgeon Daniel Mbatha; they have a son and a daughter.[1]
References
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- ^ a b Campbell, Neil A.; Reece, Jane B. Biology (7th ed.). Archived from the original on 2017-09-30. Retrieved 2016-10-23.
- ^ a b c "Lydia P. Makhubu". Saint Mary's University.
- ^ "Nature World Conference on Science". Nature. 29 June 1999. Retrieved 25 November 2009.
- ^ "'Women must be encouraged to take up science'". The Hindu. 19 October 2007. Archived from the original on 24 February 2005. Retrieved 25 November 2009.
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- ^ "Curriculum Vitae". United Nations University. 2000.
- ^ "Honourary Degrees 1990 - Present". St. Mary's University.