Celebrating a Century & Beyond at
Rhodes University!🎉
Join us in marking 120 years of excellence, innovation, and community. Dive into a journey of reflection, re-imagination, and collective growth.
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High spirits: Prof Sizwe Mabizela
120
Years of excellence
About RU120
One Hundred and Twenty years of Excellence.
Reunite, reconnect, reimagine.
Rhodes University (RU) is planning a year-long celebration of its bidecacentennial anniversary in 2024. This is a moment for critical reflection and strategic re-imagination for growth and sustainability, drawing from our collective resolve and working with our stakeholders. Our IDP is the lodestar in this regard.
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#DistinguishedAlumniAwards | Here’s a short message from one of our awardees, Fortune Sibanda, a Rhodes University alumnus who earned a Master's in Journalism and Media Studies. With over a decade of experience championing ICT access, privacy, and online safety across Africa, Sibanda has held key roles at Google Africa and TikTok. Despite the demands of his career, he continues to give back by actively participating in Rhodes University’s academic and community engagement programmes. #RU120 #WhereLeadersLearn
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#DistinguishedAlumniAwards | Helping us celebrate the remarkable achievements of our alumni awardees tonight are [L-R]: Dr Kwezi Mzilikazi (Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research, Innovation, and Strategic Partnerships); Professor Sizwe Mabizela (Vice-Chancellor); Justice Lex Mpati (Chancellor); and Professor 'Mabokang Monnapula-Mapesela (Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Academic & Student Affairs).
Their support highlights the shared pride we all feel in honouring these outstanding individuals and their contributions to society. #RU120 #WhereLeadersLearn
![#DistinguishedAlumniAwards | Helping us celebrate the remarkable achievements of our alumni awardees tonight are [L-R]: Dr Kwezi Mzilikazi (Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research, Innovation, and Strategic Partnerships); Professor Sizwe Mabizela (Vice-Chancellor); Justice Lex Mpati (Chancellor); and Professor Mabokang Monnapula-Mapesela (Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Academic & Student Affairs).
Their support highlights the shared pride we all feel in honouring these outstanding individuals and their contributions to society. #RU120 #WhereLeadersLearn](https://scontent-cpt1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/467666885_991115953051371_3263135374508415904_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_p720x720&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_ohc=ceMYT145SkgQ7kNvgGWsy77&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-cpt1-1.xx&edm=AKIiGfEEAAAA&_nc_gid=AxRrMHQay8AtzItQ2fj-ve5&oh=00_AYCi01xJLQJvZLCPv-z2yAE46szlvey-qkO3lalKT3s4_w&oe=674443E1)
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The Rhodes University #DistinguishedAlumniAwards evening is a night dedicated to celebrating the remarkable individuals whose contributions uplift society and bring great honour to our institution. As we proudly mark 120 years of academic excellence, we reflect on the extraordinary achievements of our alumni, who continue to inspire and embody the spirit of Rhodes University. Here's to 120 years of greatness and many more to come. #RU120 #WhereLeadersLearn
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[WATCH]: The #DistinguishedAlumniAwards is an annual celebration of excellence, honouring the outstanding achievements and contributions of Rhodes University alumni who have made a significant impact in their fields and communities.
Join us tonight as we showcase the legacy of leadership, innovation, and service that defines our graduates.
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![[WATCH]: The #DistinguishedAlumniAwards is an annual celebration of excellence, honouring the outstanding achievements and contributions of Rhodes University alumni who have made a significant impact in their fields and communities.
Join us tonight as we showcase the legacy of leadership, innovation, and service that defines our graduates.
🔔 Click Notify Me to stay updated.
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#DistinguishedAlumniAwards | For her long and distinguished career in higher education and its associated constituencies, we are honouring Professor Stephanie Burton with a Distinguished Alumni Award.
After 13 fulfilling years teaching at high school, Prof Burton returned to academia, earning a Master’s and later a PhD at Rhodes University, inspired by the complexities of higher education. Following her time at the University, Stephanie embarked on a distinguished career, including pioneering transdisciplinary research at the University of Pretoria, a collaborative platform tackling Africa's most pressing challenges through science and societal engagement.
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