Sports Festival to enhance Rhodes University’s global reach
23 July 2024 | Makhanda – The #RU120 Sports Festival, scheduled for 9-10 August 2024, expects participation from Nelson Mandela University, Walter Sisulu University, East Cape Midlands TVET College, and local sports clubs and institutions outside the Eastern Cape. Key events from this festival will be streamed online, ensuring the festival’s excitement reaches a global audience. The […]
Vice-Chancellor’s Address
Vice-Chancellor’s Address: Young Leaders Bootcamp By: Vice-Chancellor Professor Sizwe Mabizela 07 July 2024 | Makhanda, South Africa – Thank you for the honour and privilege of being part of this critical young leaders bootcamp – an opportunity to engage young leaders of our city on leadership issues. Seeing so many of you this morning […]
Young Leaders Bootcamp Press Release
Demonstrating what is possible: Allan Magubane to inspire future trailblazers at Allan Gray Young Leaders Bootcamp 04 July 2024 | Makhanda, South Africa – Rhodes University is taking the next step in its transformative involvement in the broader education sector in Makhanda through a trailblazing bootcamp for school leaders aimed at cultivating ethical leadership. During […]
Rhodes University’s women’s rugby team features at USSA Rugby Tournament for the first time
24 June 2024 | Makhanda, South Africa – The Rhodes University Sports Department is proud to announce that it will host the 2024 USSA Rugby Tournament from 1 – 5 July 2024. This prestigious event will gather twenty-six universities from across South Africa, promising a diverse and competitive field of teams for an […]
Rhodes University marks historic milestones at the 50th National Arts Festival amid 30 years of democracy
19 June 2024 | Makhanda, South Africa – As we mark 120 years of academic excellence, we reflect on the rich tapestry of history and transformation that defines Rhodes University and its decades of artistic contributions to the arts. Rhodes University is proud to announce a series of performances and exhibits as part of the […]
Faces of the RU120 legacy: Dr Noxolo Grootboom lends her voice in support
[MAKHANDA] As Rhodes University continues the year-long celebration of its 120th anniversary (affectionately referred to as RU120), one of the university’s revered Honorary Doctorate recipients, former SABC newsreader and cultural icon Dr Noxolo Grootboom, has lent her voice to the campaign’s success – literally. Following the successful release of RU120 advertisements on radio, television, billboards, and […]
Oonozakuzaku bephulo le-RU120: UGqirhalwazi uNoxolo Grootboom unika inkxaso ngelizwi lakhe
Njengoko iYunivesithi iRhodes iqhuba umbhiyozo wayo weminyaka engama-120 (obizwa ngokuba yi-RU120), omnye umamkeli wesidanga sokunika imbeko sobuGqirhalwazi kule Yunivesithi, nowayesakuba ngumfundi weendaba ku-SABC nolitshantliziyo kwezenkcubeko uGqirhalwazi uNoxolo Grootboom, uvakalise ilizwi lakhe kwimpumelelo yeli phulo. Emva kokupapashwa kwezibhengezo ze-RU120 ezithe zayimpumelelo koonomathotholo, oomabonakude, kwiibhodi zezaziso (billboards) kunye nemiqondiso kwisititshi seGautrain nezinye, ilizwi likaGqirhalwazi uGrootboom liza kuvakala […]
Rhodes University Chamber Choir announces RU120 tour dates
This year marks the bidecacentennial celebration of Rhodes University, celebrated through the year-long RU120 campaign. The RUCC is, therefore, heeding the clarion call that the university needs to use every opportunity it has to strengthen its ties with broader societal structures. The RUCC tour to the Western Cape will be focused on giving back through […]
Rhodes University’s Registrar Division marks 120 years with ‘A Glimpse Through the Years’ exhibition
On May 20, 2024, Rhodes University’s Registrar’s Division unveiled a riveting exhibition titled “Registrar’s Division: A Glimpse Through the Years” at the Eden Grove Building. This exhibition is a contribution from the Registrar’s Division to Rhodes University’s bidecacentennial celebration, popularly known as RU120. The exhibition showcased the Registrar’s Division’s long-standing existence, achievements, and impact as […]
