PRESS RELEASE – TRACING A COMPLEX HISTORY AND STRIDES TOWARD TRANSFORMATION
[Makhanda] Since its inception in 1904, Rhodes University has continually made significant strides in the realm of higher education, carving out a distinguished place for itself among academic institutions globally. Over the years, Rhodes University has evolved, reflecting changes in society, academia, and the broader global landscape, constantly adapting and growing to meet new challenges […]
PRESS RELEASE – CALLS TO ADDRESS CHALLENGES FACING HIGHER EDUCATION SECTOR IN SOUTH AFRICA
[Makhanda] Universities in South Africa are facing a challenging balancing act, having to do more, with fewer resources. That’s according to Professor Paul Maylam, who says while access to higher education for students is critical, questions also need to be asked about the viability of taking on large numbers of students, many of whom fail […]
Decoding the Legacy: Well-known historian Paul Maylam delves into Rhodes University’s 120-year intellectual odyssey
21 February 2024 | Accomplished historian, Emeritus Professor Paul Maylam, author of six books and co-editor of a seventh, will on 1 March 2024 give a seminal lecture on the intellectual history of Rhodes University as part of the university’s 120th anniversary celebrations. Billed as a highlight of year-long events, the lecture will be a […]
PRESS RELEASE: MAKHANDA – A BLUEPRINT FOR THE NATIONAL EDUCATION SECTOR
27 January 2024 [MAKHANDA] Universities should play a significant and meaningful role in community efforts to transform the cities in which they are located. That’s according to Rhodes University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sizwe Mabizela. He was speaking on the first day of the Makhanda Education Summit, in the Eastern Cape, on Saturday, 27 January. In 2013, […]
[PRESS RELEASE]: Rhodes University Spearheads Transformative Makhanda Education Summit
Rhodes University is delighted to announce the hosting of the transformative Makhanda Education Summit, led by Vice Chancellor Prof Sizwe Mabizela. Scheduled for the 27th and 28th of January, this pivotal event is set to enhance the educational landscape of Makhanda, focusing primarily on early childhood development (ECD) and primary and secondary schooling phases. In […]
