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Obituary: Douglas Eric Arthur Rivett (27 June 1921 – 25 January 2010)
Nationally and internationally renowned organic chemist, academic and Old Rhodian, Professor Emeritus Douglas Rivett, passed away peacefully in Grahamstown on 25th January, 2010.
Born in the Western Cape in 1921, Douglas Rivett entered Rhodes University as an undergraduate in Science in 1939. He obtained a double first in Chemistry and Physics and went on to an MSc degree studying the sulphurous constituents found in the volatile oil of a local plant known as sea buchu. This work was carried out under the guidance of one of the great Rhodes University characters, Dr JLB Smith, who was then a lecturer in organic chemistry at the University and went onto identify the coelacanth; the “living fossil” fis ... read more
Historic moment as the new library opens its doors to students and staff
After a lengthy consultation process that began in 2005, Rhodes University Vice-Chancellor, Dr Saleem Badat, who was accompanied by MD and Contracting Manager, Mr Neels Heunis, Ms Gwenda Thomas, Director of Library Service, Dr Sizwe Mabizela, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic and Student Affairs, Dr Peter Clayton, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research and Development, Mr Ross Marriner, Registrar Finance and Operations, was happy to be the first person to cross the threshold of the state-of-art Library on Friday 29 January.
It was a proud moment
Commenting about the new Library, Badat s ... read more
Céad míle fáilte - a hundred thousand welcomes to Rhodes University
Dr Saleem Badat, Rhodes University Vice Chancellor, who commended students for sacrificing long hours and excelling in their National Senior Certificate and other exams, yesterday (1 February) welcomed to Rhodes over 1 400 new students, and parents, during the first day of the University’s Orientation Week.
Embarking on a new voyage
Dr Badat said, “Joining Rhodes is the beginning of an exciting new phase in your life and in your intellectual and personal development. You join Rhodes as among the most intellectually talented women and men of our society. Having completed your sch ... read more
New Rhodes students begin their orientation week today
Over 1 400 new students begin an intensive Orientation Week programme that will introduce them to a wide range of academic, cultural and sporting activities at Rhodes University. The students, predominantly first years, will be required to attend talks and workshops lead by Deans, Career and Counselling advisers during orientation week. This is put together by the Office of the Dean of Students.
The Deans will explain how faculties and departments function and what subjects are on offer. These orientation lectures enable students to get a better understanding of different subjec ... read more