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High spirits: Prof Sizwe Mabizela

What is 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.

RU120 is about:
  • Amplifying our scholarly voice in social commentary and the public domain.
  • Showcasing academic, research and community engagement excellence.
  • Resource mobilisation
  • Infrastructure development and beautification.
  • Brand development and positioning
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Taking a step back in time: Did you know that three decades ago, a gutsy, pragmatic group of Rhodes University academics created email in this country, opening the digital gateway between South Africa and the world? Settle in for an entertaining read about the resourceful tech wizards who achieved success on a minimal budget, with a lot of grit, and with a smattering of good luck.

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RU120 Faculty Logos

Showing our university in all its diversities. 😊👌

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One of the key strategic goals of RU120 is to fill the gap for to the so-called “missing middle.”

Thousands of students are unable to obtain their qualifications as they have unpaid fees due – and we want our esteemed Alumni to help fill the gap. Give n Gain is one of the ways to donate. For more info, email: ru120@ru.ac.za
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RU120 Project Progress

Stakeholders
Consultations
Aug 2023 - Sept 2023
Stakeholders Consultations

The Vice Chancellorate, Steering Committee, University Community, Students Representative Council, Labour Unions, Middle Management, Deanery, Alumni network, Residences leadership.

Concept
Development
Sept 2023 - In progress
Concept Development

First meeting of the leaders of the self-directing teams held, project planning, monitoring and reporting tool created, ongoing integration of strategic initiatives across the institution (celebrations by ILAM, Chemistry Department, JMS, Knockin'-on-Heavens-Door alumni group re-union, Law faculty...), steady stream of really great project ideas coming through ru120@ru.ac.za, Project symbol unveiled.

Intro-Project Cross
Reference & Consolidation
Intro-Project Cross Reference & Consolidation
Integrated
Project Plan
Integrated
Project Plan
Project
implementation
Project
implementation

Documents & Resources

No. Name of Document Document Type Project Format Action
1
RU120 Project Charter
Informational
RU120 Main Project
PDF
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2
RU120 Email Signature
RU120 Main Project
RU120 Main Project
PDF
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3
Logo Development Concept
Informational
RU120 Main Project
PDF
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4
Steering Commitee
Organogram
RU120 Main Project
PDF
Download
5
Branding Documents
Branding / Instructional
RU120 Main Project
G-DRIVE LINK
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6
Project Organogram
Informational
RU120 Main Project
Image/PNG
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7
About RU120 Logo
Branding
RU120 Main Project
PDF
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8
Update Email Signature
Branding
Institutional
Video
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Our Role Players

Meet the dynamic RU120 Project Team.

Prof. Peter Clayton

Project
Sponsor

Dr. Luzuko Jacobs

Project
Coordinator

Mrs. Susan Roberson

Project
Coordinator

Ms. Cheryl Fischer

Project
Administrator

Sub-Projects Leaders

Meet the dynamic RU120 Project Team.

Prof. Joanne
Dames

Sub-Project Leader: Intellectual Programme

Prof. Enocent Msindo

Sub-Project Leader:
Intellectual Programme

Dr. Remy
Nnadozie

Sub-Project Leader:
Project Publications

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Mrs. Sue
Smailes

Sub-Project Leader:
Projects Sports

Ms. Thandeka Gqubule-Mbeki

Ms. Thandeka
Gqubule-Mbeki

Sub-Project Leader:
Media & Communications

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Mrs. Charmaine Avery

Mrs. Charmaine
Avery

Sub-Project Leader:
Events

Mr. Dawie van Dyk

Mr. Dawie
van Dyk

Sub-Project Leader:
Legacy Construction

Mr Geoff Erasmus

Mr. Geoff
Erasmus

Sub-Project Leader:
Budgets

Mr. Luyanda Bheyile

Mr. Luyanda
Bheyile

Sub-Project Leader:
Alumni

Mr Sakhe Ntlabezo

Mr. Sakhe Ntlabezo

Sub-Project Leader:
Students & External Stakeholders

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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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Tebello Nyokong Institute for Nanotechnology Innovation

Background

The Tebello Nyokong Institute for Nanotechnology Innovation (TNINI) was established in 2007 by the Department of Science and Technology with Mintek. TNINI is an international leader in knowledge creating and human capital development in the field of medicinal chemistry and nanotechnology. It is a well facilitated with research instruments and specialized laboratories not found elsewhere under one roof, making it a one-stop-shop for medicinal chemistry and nanotechnology research. Its namesake the world-renowned scientist, Distinguished Professor Tebello Nyokong and DST/NRF SARCHI of Medicinal Chemistry and Nanotechnology, leads the Tebello Nyokong Institute for Nanotechnology Innovation.

The Tebello Nyokong Institute for Nanotechnology Innovation has seen an immense growth in multidisciplinary research projects. The research projects under investigation seek to address nowadays challenges, such as climate effect on human health, materials for green energy generation or harvesting, sensors for disease diagnosis, and photodynamic therapy treatment of cancer. The advent of nanotechnology saw further growth to the Institute’s research endeavors and the following research projects are investigated:

  • Nanomaterial conjugates with photochemical and photophysical properties,
  • Non-linear optical properties of materials and nanomaterials,
  • Nanomaterials for drug delivery studies,
  • Nanomaterials for anticancer and antimicrobial photodynamic therapy,
  • Nanomaterial composites for water treatment and purification,
  • Nanomaterial composites and conjugates for sensing applications
    • monitoring of diseases and virus outbreaks,
    • detection of diseases and virus surveillance, and
    • monitoring environmental and water pollution,
  • Nanomaterials and their composites for energy generation