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One of the key strategic goals of RU120 is to fill the gap for to the so-called “missing middle.”
Thousands of students are unable to obtain their qualifications as they have unpaid fees due – and we want our esteemed Alumni to help fill the gap.
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#AfricaMonth #AfricaDayReplay | The African Union has designated 2025 the “Year of Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations".
This initiative underscores the AU's commitment to addressing historical injustices, including the trans-Atlantic slave trade, colonialism, apartheid, and genocide. It builds on decades of advocacy and collaboration, aiming to foster unity and establish mechanisms for reparatory justice on a global scale. ... See MoreSee Less
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[WATCH]: “There is fun without alcohol; we just have to create it.”
Rhodes University Community Psychology group, responsible for the Rise Above Alcohol campaign in partnership with SANCA, focused on student life in Makhanda.
Recognising that limited recreational options often lead to alcohol becoming a default form of entertainment, the campaign encouraged students to find alternative ways to socialise. “We promoted activities like movie nights, walks, and joining societies,” the group said. ... See MoreSee Less
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#AfricaMonth #AfricaDayReplay
[PANEL] Hosted by Rhodes University's Global Enagement Division, a thought-provoking panel explored the concepts of justice and reparations in a global context. Panellists urged participants to see reparations as an ongoing process rooted in community leadership and lived experience.
[FULL STORY] www.ru.ac.za/latestnews/exploringtheconceptsofjusticeandreparationsinaglobalcontext-1.html ... See MoreSee Less
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[WATCH]: The vac period is almost here—a time to rest, reset, and recharge. But it's also a time when risky choices can creep in.
Final-year Psychology students at Rhodes University recently partnered with the South African National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence in the Eastern Cape to raise awareness about substance abuse, especially among young people.
Through their Community Psychology project, they tackled real issues using real strategies, reminding peers to stay mindful, stay safe, and look out for one another.
What choices will you make this vac? ... See MoreSee Less
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Our Faculty of Education is making waves! We were recently featured in Future SA online education magazine, with a Q&A featuring our Dean, Professor Eureta Rosenberg. She shares insights on education challenges, national policy, and her vision for the future of South African education. Read all about it: ... See MoreSee Less
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[ANNOUNCEMENT] With a vision to expand educational access, Mr Donovan Neale-May, Chairperson of the Rhodes University USA Trust, has spearheaded a new Rhodes University Scholarship. This prestigious award, launched in partnership with The Diocesan School for Girls - Makhanda, St Andrew's College and Kingswood College, South Africa, will support high-achieving learners from the Makana Local Municipality.
www.ru.ac.za/latestnews/makhandaindependentschoolsjoinrhodesuniversityinfundingtoplocallearner-1.... ... See MoreSee Less
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[NEWS]: Providing an accessible bus is the culmination of a joint effort between the Division of Student Services and Development (DSSD) and the Student Representative Council (SRC) of 2024.
Its delivery was succeeded by the recent #monday2monday Movement advocacy campaign, aimed at helping raise disability awareness and promote greater accessibility and inclusivity for people with disabilities at Rhodes University. The campaign also aimed to understand diverse disabilities.
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[OPINION]: Dr Simthembile Xeketwana's book, ULwimikwezeMfundo kwiNtlalopolitiko noLuntu, co-edited with Professor Linda Kwatsha from Rhodes University, is the first academic volume to be written and edited in isiXhosa.
This book and the work that went into its publishing mark a significant achievement and milestone in advancing scholarship in African languages in South Africa.
The book challenges the marginalisation of indigenous languages in academic spaces and offers a tangible example of how scholarship can be decolonised by foregrounding African languages.
🔗 www.msn.com/en-za/news/other/opinion-how-african-languages-can-transform-education-and-research/a... ... See MoreSee Less
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[NEWS] Legal Practitioners Forum sparks debate over rights, risks, and reform in the higher education sector
Rhodes University recently hosted the 2025 Legal Practitioners Forum (LPF), which comprises legal practitioners from all 26 public universities in South Africa. The LPF serves as a vital knowledge-sharing network. Its role has become increasingly important as universities navigate a complex and evolving legal landscape.
[FULL STORY] www.ru.ac.za/latestnews/legalpractitionersforum-1.html ... See MoreSee Less
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