Rhodes University’s stalwarts prepare for final campus reunion
Rhodes University’s 1965-1975 graduates, now calling themselves the ‘Knocking on Heaven’s Door’ (KOHD) group, will gather for a two-day reunion on campus, which they are dubbing “The Final Countdown.” The reference to “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door” is two-fold – written by Bob Dylan in 1973, this song was popular at the time this […]
Groundbreaking nanotechnology research institute at Rhodes University launches new state-of-the-art building
“A conduit for collaboration and cutting-edge research produced in excellence.” This is how students have described Rhodes University’s Tebello Nyokong Institute for Nanotechnology Innovation (TN-INI). The pioneering research facility, which has already cemented its role as a driving force in Africa’s scientific development, will unveil its brand-new custom-designed building on 03 December 2024. The new […]
Corruption and inequality betray the legacy of activists like Beyers Naudé, says Peter Harris
In partnership with the Kagiso Trust, Rhodes Business School hosted the annual Beyers Naudé Memorial Lecture on Wednesday, 11 September 2024, at the Rhodes University Drama Department Main Theatre. The event provided a valuable platform to reflect on 30 years of South African democracy, facilitating meaningful discussions about the nation’s achievements and ongoing challenges. It […]
Outstanding educators recognised at Makhanda’s first Teacher Awards
By Siviwe Mxuma In mid-2023, visiting representatives of the KAVOD Foundation were deeply impressed by the significant progress in Makhanda’s education sector. During this visit, discussions with GADRA Education Manager, Dr Ashley Westaway, regarding ways to further elevate the status of the teaching profession in Makhanda took place. This conversation led to the proposal […]
Over 80 alumni pledges made to support spiralling students’ debt alleviation
A combination of Rhodes University alumni philanthropy and goodwill and the dedication and agency of its students last month netted an impressive 84 donation pledges during a five-day fundraising telethon. The pledges were made as part of a campaign to respond to the spiralling student debt currently pegged at R321 Million. The fundraising target for […]
Rhodes Business School partners with Kagiso Trust to reflect on nation building with Beyers Naudé Memorial Lecture
In partnership with Kagiso Trust, the Rhodes University Business School will host the Beyers Naudé Memorial Lecture on Wednesday, 11 September 2024, at the Rhodes University Drama Department’s Main Theatre. This event marks a significant opportunity to reflect on 30 years of South African democracy, engaging in meaningful discussions about the nation’s progress and remaining […]
Isivivane Inspiration: How one bursary transformed Siwaphiwe’s Pharmacy dreams into reality
Siwaphiwe Notshaya, a 25-year-old third-year Bachelor of Pharmacy student at Rhodes University, is a testament to resilience and determination. Raised in the rural village of Ntabankulu, her childhood was shaped by the challenges of poverty and limited access to the outside world. For much of her early life, the world beyond her village seemed distant […]
Why teaching physics doesn’t have to be so hard
By Kate Bryan Ask any person on the street to name a difficult subject and ‘physics’ is likely to be a common answer. It has a reputation for being hard to understand, hard to learn, and not for the faint of heart or, perhaps in this case, faint of head. Physics is certainly a complex […]
