Events
All Events for 2024
Please keep in mind that all dates are subject to change.
CALENDER UPDATES WILL BE ADDED FROM TIME TO TIME, SO WATCH THIS SPACE!
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Education Summit
27 – 28 January 2024
The Summit will be a ground-breaking, multi-stakeholder initiative. Taking place in Makhanda, it will involve key education stakeholders in reflecting on key educational gains and challenges of the past decade.
Orientation Festival
04 February 2024
RU120 is about human relations, life-long partnerships, and the creation of intergenerational dreams. The Orientation Cocktail will focus on expanding the alumni network and the unity of the Friends of Rhodes University. This fun and forward-thinking event will celebrate generations past, present, and future.
Event starts 17:30 until late.
Project Launch Activation
23 February 2024
The University community will assemble on the Great Field for an iconic drone picture formation in the form of RU120. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sizwe Mabizela, will kick off the RU120 anniversary celebrations.
Doha debates
Date TBC
Rhodes University students will engage in a global debate of those who believe that the world can be a better place if we make room to listen to and understand all sides of an issue.
RU Scholarship: Critical Reflections
01 March 2024
Emeritus Professor Paul Maylam will give critical reflections on the Rhodes University scholarship. The lecture will focus on “The Intellectual History of Rhodes University.”
Africa Europe Cluster of Research Excellence
08 March 2024
The Africa-Europe Clusters of Research Excellence (CoRE) bring together distinguished researchers from across Africa and Europe. Rhodes University co-leads two CoRE and is a core partner on several others. Each CoRE addresses key global societal challenges.
Pan African Society of Musical Arts Education(PASMAE)
25 – 27 March 2024
The Conference theme is 120 years of Music Education.
Registrar's Division - Exhibit
March 2024
The Rhodes University Registrar’s Division will be setting up an exhibit of the division through the years – The exhibition will be displayed at Eden Grove.
Graduation Grand Ball
05 April 2023
Fun and celebration the RU way. The Graduation Ball will offer a night of good food, good music and great fun with graduates, their families, and visitors.
Orchestral ensemble performance
05 April 2024
This orchestral extravaganza will include the Nelson Mandela University Orchestra, Rhodes University Orchestra, and the Makhanda Community Orchestra.
Journalism Summit
04 – 06 April 2024
The Journalism Summit will be an exposition of the role of journalism in the world today, as the cornerstone of democracy and human advancement. This will offer deep critical reflections on the state of journalism today, its contributions, and the challenges it faces in a fast-changing society.
eNCA elections town hall debate
21 April 2024
eNCA, led by Masego Rahlaga, will host a LIVE town hall debate on the upcoming elections. The purpose is to foster informed discourse on issues pivotal to our nation’s progress – from corruption, to crime, to service delivery. Five Rhodes University experts will participate as panellists.
Date: 21 April 2024
Time: 17H30 – 19H00 (1hour 30 minutes)
The Box: Drama Department (Rhodes University)
Arrival Time: From 16H00
Launch of the Nature-based solutions for African Climate Resilience Project
22 April 2024
Public Lecture: Advocate Vusi Pikoli
09 May 2024
Democracy in South African : Venue Albany Museum, event to hosted by the School of Journalism and Media Studies & Makhanda Legends
Affinity Event - VC Lunch with Alumni
09 May 2024
All Alumni through the years that reside in the Ndlambe area are invited to a luncheon hosted by the VC.
Soweto String Quartet
12 May 2024
The Department of Music & Musicology will be hosting this event in collaboration with VG, Makana Community Orchestra, Greame College, Kingswood College, St Andrews College, DSG, Access Music Project & Mzansi Philharmonic Orchestra (Community Collaboration)
RUCE Conference
14 -16 May 2024
“Community Engagement And The Trajectory Of Community-University-Society Relationship: Past, Present And Future Possibilities”
Post Graduate Funding Fair
17 May 2024
Rhodes University in collaboration with Nelson Mandela University invites Honours, Masters & Doctroral students to a funding fair “Pathway to Postgraduate Education through Funding”
Environmental Sustainability Colloquium
20 & 21 May 2024
This two-day Colloquium will seek to bring together researchers from every faculty to share insights and ideas and shape a sustainable RU120 legacy.
Vice-Chancellors’ dialogue
Date TBC
Rhodes University, Nelson Mandela University, Walter Sisulu University, and the University of Fort Hare will participate in this inaugural debate on pressing social, economic, political and ethical concerns.
Hobson Hall kitchen renovations
Date TBC
Student life and experience, as seen through facilities and infrastructure development, will take centre stage during the RU120 project.
Chemistry/Pharmacy building unveiling
Date TBC
This major infrastructure restoration project will culminate in the unveiling of a state-of-the-art teaching and learning, as well as a research and innovation-centred facility.
School Student leaders’ Summit
Date TBC
This Summit will bring together emerging leaders, such as prefects, from various high schools with a special focus on leadership development.
Opening of the Institute for Nanotechnology
Date TBC
Led by the multi-award-winning Distinguished Professor Tebello Nyokong, the unveiling of the Institute will be a global milestone in scientific innovation and cutting-edge scholarship.
Priority Projects Breakfast
18 June 2024 – 21 June 2024
Hosting of Funders and potential Funders for breakfast
Art Exhibition
24 June 2024
Past and present lecturers at the School of Fine Art will exhibit their work during the National Arts Festival.
USSA Games
01 – 05 July
This event will include the Men’s 15 rugby as well as the Women’s 10 rugby side
HECU 11 Conference (Hosted by CHERTL & CPGS)
03 – 05 July
Higher Education Close-Up is a peer-reviewed biennial international conference focused on in-depth research into higher education.
School Student leaders' Summit
06 – 07 July
This Summit will bring together emerging leaders, such as prefects, from various high schools with a special focus on leadership development.
HE Funding & Sustainability Colloquium
July / Aug TBC
Higher Education has become more dependent on public funding since the #FeesMustFall campaign in 2015. Join key stakeholders in discussions on the sustainability of this model and the way forward.
Canterbury House upgrade to be completed
Date TBC
Student life and experience, as seen through facilities and infrastructure development, will take centre stage during the RU120 project.
Sports Festival
09 – 11 August
This event will include the following Universities: UWC, UCT, CPUT, Sol Plaatjie, MNU, WSU, UFH, and Makhanda local teams.
ILAM 70th anniversary
28 – 31 August
A celebratory programme at one of the world’s great repositories of African music will include symposiums, exhibitions, and publications.
HonDoc Music Festival
07 September 2024
A prominent HonDoc is expected to headline a special music event in the week of the Convocation meeting.
90th Anniversary of the Rowing Club
12 – 14 September 2024
The RU Rowing club turns 90 in 2024. There will be a Virtual Rowing Regatta with Garthdee House (Aberdeen Scotland) and Alumni dinner to celebrate this event.
Orchestra performance
11 October 2024
A second orchestral extravaganza from various orchestras will end the year on a high note!
Knocking-on-Heavens-Door homecoming
22 – 24 November 2024
A weekend filled with activities for this group of Alumni who attended Rhodes University between 1965 and 1975.
Naming of the Great Field
23 November 2024
The naming of the Great Field to “The Ally Weakley Great Field.” A sports Alumni Dinner will be held in the evening.
Symposium: 30 years of democracy in SA – Where to from here?
Date TBC
The second president of the democratic Republic of South Africa, Mr Thabo Mbeki, is expected to headline this reflective occasion.
RU LIFETIME AWARDS EVENT
Date TBC
This event will be to honour Lifetime Achievers from various disciplines.
DOCUMENTARIES AND VARIOUS PUBLICATIONS HAPPENING THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
- History of Sports through the years
- Rhodes University through the years: Analysing & publishing qualitative & quantitative historical data. Ebbs and Flows in the growth and development of the Rhodes University Scholarly Brand
- A documentary showcase connecting Rhodes University’s exceptional research centers: INI, SAIAB, ILAM, Cory Library. Tracking key research milestones from “George Cory to Tebello Nyokong and a whole lot of excellence in between” (History/chemistry dating back to 1902, evolution of the internet, Square Kilometer Array, Coelacanth, Nanotechnology, and so on)
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