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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#NanotechUnveiling | The dynamic team of researchers at the Tebello Nyokong Institute for Nanotechnology Innovation (TN-INI) are pushing the boundaries of what is possible!
Their work revolves around using nanotechnology to solve real-world health, materials science, and environmental sustainability challenges. They work towards a better future for all, from pioneering life-saving medical therapies to creating advanced water purification and renewable energy materials.
Their aim? To explore the potential of nanotechnology and design novel materials with remarkably enhanced properties. Whether it’s cancer treatment, efficient energy use, or environmental solutions, we’re passionate about applying science for the good of society.
Registration starts at 14:00 at Eden Grove.
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#NanotechUnveiling | Rhodes University will unveil the newly completed premises for the Tebello Nyokong Institute for Nanotechnology Innovation (TN-INI) tomorrow!
This R90 million state-of-the-art facility, built to advance cutting-edge research in nanotechnology, marks a monumental step for scientific innovation in Africa —it is a one-stop shop for innovation and the first of its kind on the continent.
This event will be the last in the University’s year-long #RU120 celebrations.
This morning on Algoa FM, Professor Mashazi asserted that Rhodes University is well-positioned to shape the future of South Africa in nanotechnology.
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Tune in Monday morning for more on our exciting #nanotechunveiling 💜 #WhereleaderslearnRhodes University will unveil the newly completed premises for the Tebello Nyokong Institute for Nanotechnology Innovation (TN-INI) 🏢 on 3 December 2024.
This R90 million 💰 state-of-the-art facility, built to advance cutting-edge research in nanotechnology 🧪, marks a monumental step for scientific innovation in Africa 🌍—it is a one-stop shop for innovation and the first of its kind on the continent.
This event will be the last in the University’s year-long #RU120 🎉 celebrations.
📻 Tune in to Algoa FM Breakfast on Monday, 2 December at 08:15 AM, to hear more from the Rhodes University representatives about this transformative initiative.💡
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#RU120 | Half a century after graduating, alumni return to campus for an unforgettable final reunion
Known as the Knocking on Heaven’s Door (KOHD) group, these alumni, who attended Rhodes University between 1965 and 1975, gathered for what they called their ‘Final Countdown’.
[READ MORE] ru120.ru.ac.za/half-a-century-after-graduating-alumni-return-to-campus-for-an-unforgettable-final...
#FinalCountdown
![#RU120 | Half a century after graduating, alumni return to campus for an unforgettable final reunion
Known as the Knocking on Heaven’s Door (KOHD) group, these alumni, who attended Rhodes University between 1965 and 1975, gathered for what they called their ‘Final Countdown’.
[READ MORE] https://ru120.ru.ac.za/half-a-century-after-graduating-alumni-return-to-campus-for-an-unforgettable-final-reunion/
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Mr Cyril Robertson my mom's best friend but my mom is no more he doesn't even know about it 😭😭😭😭
#RU120 | Rhodes University celebrates 120 years of excellence with Distinguished Alumni Awards dinner
“As we celebrate 120 years of this remarkable institution, we are reminded of the transformative power of education. The achievements of our alumni highlight the values instilled here: critical thinking, innovation, and a commitment to making a difference.” ~ Professor Rosa Klein, newly elected President of the Association of Old Rhodians
[READ MORE] www.ru.ac.za/latestnews/rhodesuniversitycelebrates120yearsofexcellencewithdistinguishedalumnia-1....
![#RU120 | Rhodes University celebrates 120 years of excellence with Distinguished Alumni Awards dinner
“As we celebrate 120 years of this remarkable institution, we are reminded of the transformative power of education. The achievements of our alumni highlight the values instilled here: critical thinking, innovation, and a commitment to making a difference.” ~ Professor Rosa Klein, newly elected President of the Association of Old Rhodians
[READ MORE] https://www.ru.ac.za/latestnews/rhodesuniversitycelebrates120yearsofexcellencewithdistinguishedalumnia-1.html](https://scontent-cpt1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/468526837_997361532426813_3580135607601090598_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_ohc=hTPMDtHV7O4Q7kNvgGAvglI&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-cpt1-1.xx&edm=AKIiGfEEAAAA&_nc_gid=AgymLbjLKN-5DL7ulnByqxJ&oh=00_AYCWI83f8XlpduxJ4zwhtipQ7PvGFyYwEGq9jALj2kJ1nA&oe=6753595A)
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#NanotechUnveiling | Our three-day event kicks off this Monday!
There will be an exclusive guided tour at the Tebello Nyokong Institute for Nanotechnology Innovation (TN-INI), where you'll encounter groundbreaking scientific instruments, including this cutting-edge analyser.
It can detect and measure trace elements – those minute quantities of components that can significantly influence the properties of various materials, such as solids and liquids. From advanced research to industrial applications, this instrument plays a vital role in understanding and harnessing the intricate makeup of materials at the nanoscale.
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Mashaka ❤️❤️❤️we are proud
Girls in Science 🔭 🥺❤️🧪
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We endeavor to respond within 48 hrs excluding weekends and holidays.
Phone:
046-603-8111 / 046-603-8646
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