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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[IN PICTURES] The Rhodes University Chamber Choir and Makana Community Orchestra brought the #ru120concert to life with passion and presence.
Each close-up captured a moment of unity, expression, and shared celebration – a moving reminder of the power of collective artistry.
![[IN PICTURES] The Rhodes University Chamber Choir and Makana Community Orchestra brought the #RU120Concert to life with passion and presence.
Each close-up captured a moment of unity, expression, and shared celebration – a moving reminder of the power of collective artistry.](https://scontent-cpt1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/494304152_1123578056471826_8997995643927241146_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_ohc=UfXRRzex1XYQ7kNvwENh2Pp&_nc_oc=AdmUtXakYn5plcXpgAi0vBgo6_zJ3HcFwwHo6Sowg0YdPb3ORQe43PwrAG4WCHfEl2zJs380mZ-p1SRZBm2l_ruR&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-cpt1-1.xx&edm=AKIiGfEEAAAA&_nc_gid=1T2kexqIo0GMA0ul5628og&oh=00_AfKKvG61Z1u9NRE3unNsc868FpLTmH9g3-FLUwPUcDjbRw&oe=68298A43)
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Happy birthday to our incredible UK Trust Chairperson! #WhereleaderslearnPlease join us in wishing a Happy Birthday to Caroline Rowland, Chairperson of the Rhodes UK Trust! 🎂
Caroline's guidance, generosity, and unwavering belief in the power of a connected community continues to uplift scholars past and present.
As a member of the 1904 Club, our Chair is helping shape the next chapter of this extraordinary legacy — and you can too: www.justgiving.com/campaign/1904club
Here's to another year of visionary leadership and impact!
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Amid increasing pressure on universities to focus on global rankings, research output, and graduate employability, a recent dialogue hosted at Rhodes University made a powerful case for re-centering community engagement and the public good.
RUCE: Rhodes University Community Engagement
Read more: www.ru.ac.za/latestnews/dialogueurgesuniversitiestoreimaginetheirpurposethroughcommunityengagem-1...
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[IN PICTURES] Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse lit up the #RU120Concert stage with iconic flair – from soulful sax riffs to impromptu guitar solos and soaring vocals. A legend in every frame.
![[IN PICTURES] Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse lit up the #RU120Concert stage with iconic flair – from soulful sax riffs to impromptu guitar solos and soaring vocals. A legend in every frame.](https://scontent-cpt1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/496072300_1122889863207312_6020555938550122254_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_ohc=zZs75UIOIDYQ7kNvwF6UV5W&_nc_oc=AdmPz01Oj3I0JoQJ-s7oBlQDgAdE8dABvXFzrpksVr8GAcsRug7Dm077CISIAx7-8T0eVyGbDFFj652d2gpvaXET&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-cpt1-1.xx&edm=AKIiGfEEAAAA&_nc_gid=1T2kexqIo0GMA0ul5628og&oh=00_AfJtX8IJ1Yl3O8k5qnbfAf_3Ph2SJ4dYYq1ROq6vNes7UQ&oe=6829A7C1)
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“What gives this forum its value is the collective wisdom in the room, and our shared responsibility to lead change across our universities.” ~ Sue Robertson, Director of People and Culture at Rhodes University, addressing HR leaders at the annual HR Directors’ Forum.
[READ] www.ru.ac.za/latestnews/vcstressesequitytransformationandcollaborationatthehrdforumasacomm-1.html
![“What gives this forum its value is the collective wisdom in the room, and our shared responsibility to lead change across our universities.” ~ Sue Robertson, Director of People and Culture at Rhodes University, addressing HR leaders at the annual HR Directors’ Forum.
[READ] https://www.ru.ac.za/latestnews/vcstressesequitytransformationandcollaborationatthehrdforumasacomm-1.html](https://scontent-cpt1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/496023856_1122836706545961_6706189203453063488_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_ohc=_E3-UH3Vz7QQ7kNvwGlSTht&_nc_oc=AdnRTchPhM1BBAOWJJEzcpJ3flkY6zkj309HeIBdb57_JfITy8Ody1FPaiQmjxM1uqyospGnLXxUzp6UH0Ca_0yF&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-cpt1-1.xx&edm=AKIiGfEEAAAA&_nc_gid=1T2kexqIo0GMA0ul5628og&oh=00_AfKXA1UKFnhsZhy6aVLL-df6TyAUmMRaEHxm7SyfKBvBlQ&oe=6829B5A1)
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[WELCOME ADDRESS]: A celebration in every step – DVC: Academic & Student Affairs, Professor Mabokang Monnapula-Mapesela opens with praise for student debt efforts and closes in rhythm with Hotstix.
Bet you've never seen her dance. Watch til the end!
#RU120Concert
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