Three-day Education Journalism Think Tank addresses South African education coverage
Education journalists, educators, and policymakers gathered in Makhanda today for the start of a pioneering three-day Education Journalism Think Tank, running until 7 December. Organised by Rhodes University’s School of Journalism and Media Studies (SJMS) and the Binding Constraints Lab (BCL), the event aims to address critical gaps in South Africa’s education news coverage […]
Distinguished Professor Tebello Nyokong uses award winnings to launch scholarship fund
Distinguished Professor Tebello Nyokong marked the launch of the state-of-the-art Tebello Nyokong Institute for Nanotechnology Innovation (Nyokong Institute, in short) in Makhanda by establishing a scholarship fund for Master’s and PhD students. This initiative is funded by her personal award-winnings accumulated over the years. Dist Prof Nyokong, a globally recognised expert in nanotechnology, has earned […]
Half a century after graduating, alumni return to campus for an unforgettable final reunion
Rhodes University recently welcomed a special group of alumni for a weekend of reconnection and reflection. 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’. This reunion coincided with Rhodes University’s 120th anniversary year (RU120), adding […]
Rhodes University names sports field after anti-Apartheid activist, Ally Weakley
By Siyamthanda Hobo Rhodes University honoured one of its most esteemed alumni, Ally Weakley, by naming its iconic Great Field after him on the 23rd of November 2024. The Ally Weakley Great Field was unveiled during a moving ceremony as part of the University’s 120th-anniversary celebrations. The event celebrated Weakley’s enduring legacy as a sportsman, […]
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 […]
Celebrating a legacy of sporting excellence as Rhodes University Rowing Club turns 90
By: The Division of Communications & Advancement Rhodes University Rowing Club (RURC) is set to celebrate its 90th anniversary on 26 October at Old Edwardians in Johannesburg. This milestone coincides with Rhodes University’s bidecacentennial, marking two significant achievements that reflect the institution’s commitment to academic excellence and its rich sporting heritage, particularly in rowing. Sue […]
Rhodes University alumni come together to elevate sports and fund bursaries at Golf Day Event
By: The Division of Communications & Advancement As part of Rhodes University’s RU120 celebrations, the Old Rhodian Golf Club (established in 1970), under the leadership of Terry Sutherland, organised a Golf Day at Royal Johannesburg to bring alumni together for a noble cause. From a modest 60 participants to an incredible 200, this event aimed […]
Rhodes University marks 120 years of excellence with expanded Top 120 Student Leadership Awards
By: The Division of Communications & Advancement In a fitting tribute to its 120-year legacy, Rhodes University recently hosted the 2024 Top 120 Student Leadership Awards, a celebration of academic excellence, leadership, and community impact. Traditionally called the Top 100 Awards, the expansion to 120 awardees reflects the university’s commemoration of its 120th anniversary and […]
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 […]
