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 […]
Rhodes University Sports receive a shot in the arm with the restoration of the Neilen Locke coaching award
With the #RU120 anniversary year in full swing, Rhodes University’s resource mobilisation efforts are set to receive an energising shot in the arm with the restoration of the prestigious Neilen Locke coaching award. The award, made possible by a generous donation from Old Rhodian and Chair of the Rhodes University-USA Trust, Donovan Neale-May, was first […]
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 […]
Rhodes University and the National Arts Festival celebrate milestones at anniversary Cocktail Event
By Siviwe Mxuma Every year, the historic town of Makhanda (Grahamstown) comes alive with the vibrancy and creativity of the National Arts Festival, attracting visitors from all corners of the globe. Amid this bustling celebration, Rhodes University hosts a special cocktail event, bringing together its alumni, fondly known as Old Rhodians, along with friends […]
Rhodes University and Canon Collins Trust unite to support Southern African postgraduate excellence
Rhodes University and the Canon Collins Trust have announced a landmark partnership to increase educational opportunities for Southern African postgraduate students. This collaboration represents a significant step forward in fostering academic excellence and providing vital support to these students, marking a pivotal moment in the advancement of higher education in the region. This initiative, known […]
Rhodes University calls on stakeholders to help address student debt crisis
“It should not be, and it cannot be that an academically deserving young person will be deprived of an opportunity to receive quality and transformative education simply because they happened to have been born into a family of limited means,” said Rhodes University Vice Chancellor, Prof Sizwe Mabizela. Prof Mabizela was speaking at a notable […]
Vice-Chancellor honoured for 20 years of dedication during Rhodes University’s 120th anniversary
By Lance Myburgh On the evening of 16 July 2024, Rhodes University celebrated the dedication of 64 staff members at a Long-Service Awards ceremony, recognising their collective 1,495 years of service. Among the honourees was Vice-Chancellor Professor Sizwe Mabizela, who proudly marked his 20th year at the University. This milestone coincided with Rhodes University’s 120th […]
Student leaders inspired at Young Leaders Bootcamp
By: Cebokazi Duze From 6-7 July 2024, Rhodes University hosted the inaugural Young Leaders Bootcamp, a transformative engagement that sought to empower the next generation of leaders. This two-day programme brought together Makhanda High School student leaders and the Rhodes University Student Representative Council (SRC) to participate in a programme designed to reflect on ethical […]
“Students are not our enemy; they are our future.” – Conference explores trust in the higher education context
By Zindzi Nkunzi As part of celebrating its bidecacentennial anniversary year of academic excellence, Rhodes University hosted the international Higher Education Close-Up 11 (HECU11) conference from 3 to 5 July last week. The HECU conference is a peer-reviewed biennial conference focused on in-depth, close-up research into higher education. Attended by individuals from across the […]
