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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Upcoming Events
October 23, 2024
HE Funding & Sustainability Colloquium
October 26, 2024
90th Anniversary of the Rowing Club
November 13, 2024
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Rhodes University is proud to announce the naming of its iconic Great Field in honour of the late Alastair Weakley, affectionately known as Ally, one of the university’s most celebrated alumni and a champion of justice and equality. This milestone will be celebrated as part of the RU120 celebratory year during a naming ceremony on 23 November 2024.
Read more about this here:
🔗 ru120.ru.ac.za/naming-of-the-great-field-a-tribute-to-ally-weakley/
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Heads up to all our alumni in London – you can still join our #londonreunion, a celebration of 120 years of Rhodes University.
Join us for an evening of memories and opportunities as we shape the #ru120 legacy.
Members of the 1904 Club enjoy complimentary tickets, while guest tickets are available for £30. This includes our signature #ru120 cocktail and delicious canapés.
Not a member yet? Become part of the 1904 Club or grab your ticket via the link below 👇
🔗 [RSVP]: bit.ly/3MYv80C
![Heads up to all our alumni in London – you can still join our #LondonReunion, a celebration of 120 years of Rhodes University.
Join us for an evening of memories and opportunities as we shape the #RU120 legacy.
Members of the 1904 Club enjoy complimentary tickets, while guest tickets are available for £30. This includes our signature #RU120 cocktail and delicious canapés.
Not a member yet? Become part of the 1904 Club or grab your ticket via the link below 👇
🔗 [RSVP]: https://bit.ly/3MYv80C](https://scontent-cpt1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/462365311_964214302408203_6943958416547701584_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_p720x720&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_eui2=AeFvtmKal4R-YYF6NxRJchUux6h6EauBhz3HqHoRq4GHPTKp03r2bPe3l7gLuuTkcB4&_nc_ohc=rGAg-qo8TgUQ7kNvgFVF3iZ&_nc_ht=scontent-cpt1-1.xx&edm=AKIiGfEEAAAA&_nc_gid=ALhsMTszi11Y4OS6yRUSaRh&oh=00_AYBiavlQw9ACBvN8Qo62VJRppHw3xXoAoPCUeHEU10YIPw&oe=6714288A)
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#octgrad2024 | As another eventful graduation comes to an end, we have one last message for our October graduates: your photographs are ready to view and order!
Moments captured include capping, hooding and poses with loved ones.
Have a look here: photofrog.co.za/buy/4y4nn
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#OctGrad2024 | We caught up with honorary doctorate recipient Dr Michael Barry at the #PhDDinner.
Dr Barry is a passionate advocate for the arts and a well-deserving recipient of Rhodes University's highest honour.
For more on this remarkable human being, please read: www.ru.ac.za/latestnews/artactivistmichaelbarrytoreceiverhodesuniversityshighesthonouramidcr-1.html
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#octgrad2024 | Not just a graduate, but a staff member! Balancing work and studying for a doctorate is incredibly tough, yet every year, we see staff members achieving this. We are incredibly proud of you, Dr Anthea Adams.
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Congratulations Anthea! Wonderful news!
Well done Dr Anthea Adams, you are super star. She lectured us in the PGDHE and she is an absolutely a sweetheart ❤️🙌🏾👏🏾
Congratulations Dr Adams - much respect.
#OctGrad2024 | In case you missed it live, you can still watch today's graduation ceremony, including an inspiring speech by art activist Dr Michael Barry, at the following link: youtube.com/live/lK7FGgAlxjs?feature=share
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One of the key strategic goals of RU120 is to fill the gap for to the so-called “missing middle.”
Contact Us
Reach out to us today with question or comments for the project.
We endeavor to respond within 48 hrs excluding weekends and holidays.
Phone:
046-603-8111 / 046-603-8646
Email:
ru120@ru.ac.za
