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 […]
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 […]
