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.
Time tested: The iconic RU Admin block
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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[APPRECIATION POST]: A big thank you and congratulations to our incredible Student Assistants in the Communications & Marketing Unit, Division of Communications & Advancement! 
From branding and photography to live-streaming, videography, and writing — your dedication ensures Rhodes University's stories are told with excellence and heart.
We see you. We appreciate you. We celebrate you N
![[APPRECIATION POST]: A big thank you and congratulations to our incredible Student Assistants in the Communications & Marketing Unit, Division of Communications & Advancement! 💜
From branding and photography to live-streaming, videography, and writing — your dedication ensures Rhodes Universitys stories are told with excellence and heart.
We see you. We appreciate you. We celebrate you None of this would be possible without you!
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[NEWS]: Several students have had their work selected for the prestigious ECDC - Eastern Cape Development Corporation Lithuba Lakho competition and exhibition.
Sive Ntombana won first prize!
The exhibition opened on the 20th of February at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum in Gqeberha, further underscoring the Rhodes University Fine Art Department's commitment to nurturing innovative and
![[NEWS]: Several students have had their work selected for the prestigious ECDC - Eastern Cape Development Corporation Lithuba Lakho competition and exhibition.
Sive Ntombana won first prize!
The exhibition opened on the 20th of February at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum in Gqeberha, further underscoring the Rhodes University Fine Art Departments commitment to nurturing innovative and thought-provoking artistic talent at Rhodes University.
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#rugrad2025 | On this final day of graduation, our halls echo with joy as our graduates raise their voices in celebration. A heartfelt tribute to the hard work, resilience, and memories made.
Watch the moment they sing their way into the next chapter!
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#RUGrad2025 | The Vice-Chancellor Professor Sizwe Mabizela has led by example, donating a portion of his salary each month to help clear student debt.
Dr Mandy Hlengwa says:
"I have seen first-hand how access to quality education can alter life paths, and that is why I choose to give back."
www.ru.ac.za/donate
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[WATCH]: After taking a gap year, Sinomhlobo Ndlela made waves as Rhodes University’s first Black female Cox, steering the rowing team to consecutive Intervarsity wins in 2023 and 2024.
A Top 120 Student Leadership Award recipient, she also served as a Peer Educator and captivated audiences as Sino_The_Poet.
Now teaching in Aberdeen, she reflects: “Rhodes University shaped not just my education,
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[RECAP]: Overcoming the Odds: Inspiring Graduation Success Stories from #RUGrad2025
The following stories highlight just a few of the remarkable journeys that unfolded at this year’s graduation. However, even as we celebrate successes, Rhodes University is aware that the academic journey against all odds is still unfolding for many students. www.ru.ac.za/latestnews/graduationsuccessstories-1.h
![[RECAP]: Overcoming the Odds: Inspiring Graduation Success Stories from #RUGrad2025
The following stories highlight just a few of the remarkable journeys that unfolded at this year’s graduation. However, even as we celebrate successes, Rhodes University is aware that the academic journey against all odds is still unfolding for many students.
🔗 https://www.ru.ac.za/latestnews/graduationsuccessstories-1.html](https://scontent-cpt1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/488014332_1092575406238758_2301673180284540187_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_ohc=XJ9o__KU3WYQ7kNvwFquhBO&_nc_oc=Adkg4QWjA-Z7U8EsriEz2Ek2kL8IrNS4-xFVChUVOv8glB5b0IG1GQPlgm4gXRnJNtUNGLWpjnPrUxLGET2Uy7zS&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-cpt1-1.xx&edm=AKIiGfEEAAAA&_nc_gid=QpTLDU2A509Yc-EubI-AEg&oh=00_AYF9LhOuU_hKx3xnfp-9MmCnainVgQbaIjQEbt1Rk2hq5g&oe=67F58F46)
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One of the key strategic goals of RU120 is to fill the gap for to the so-called “missing middle.”
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Phone:
046-603-8111 / 046-603-8646
Email:
ru120@ru.ac.za
