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 […]

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, […]

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 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 […]

Outstanding educators recognised at Makhanda’s first Teacher Awards

VC Professor Sizwe Mabizela addresses attendees at the Teachers 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

PRESS RELEASE: Celebrating local successes during RU120 Grad 2024

PRESS RELEASE Celebrating local successes during RU120 Grad 2024

Rhodes University is proud to announce the graduation of its Autumn 2024 class, a significant milestone marking the 120th anniversary of academic excellence and transformative education. Among the graduates, special recognition is given to the 60 students who have excelled through the University's collaborative efforts with GADRA Matric School and its Bridging Programme, aimed at […]