12 - 18 March 2012 is SRC Environmental Week. SRC Environmental Councillor Ruth Krueger says "we all wear different hats in our day-to-day lives, one for each of our roles.

Treasure the Karoo Action Group (TKAG) is calling for greater support.

It's that time of year again, environmental week is back and the Environmental Councillor of 2010/2011, Kiarin Gillies, urges everyone to get involved!

Rhodes University students, academics and administrators, at a well-attended workshop yesterday committed to the adoption of new, ambitious sustainability indicators to measure institutional performance against revised annual targets for plastic, electricity, paper and water usage.

The annual Green Fund Run, organised by the RU Environmental Committee, is a fun run/walk with a serious aim: to raise funds for Rhodes University's Green Fund, to support initiatives that promote sustainability.

The Rhodes University Environmental Committee held its annual Environmental Awards ceremony at Eden Grove on 25 September. The Awards, now in their 10th year, aim to recognise achievements in the environmental sector at the University and in the greater Makhanda community that highlight measures to protect and sustain the environment.

As Covid-19 infections escalate in the Eastern Cape, confusion, misinformation and anxiety are rife. The need for clear, reliable and locally relevant information is urgent, especially in isolated rural communities. A coalition of farmers, students, academics and activists are using WhatsApp messages in vernacular isiXhosa to get the message out.

Come join us and celebrate in a fun filled walk/run with lots of fantastic prizes on offer. The walk/run is also in aid of a worthy cause, as all the proceeds will go to the Kariega Rhino Foundation in support of keeping our endangered Rhinos alive and safe!

Come join us and celebrate in a fun filled walk/run with lots of fantastic prizes on offer. The walk/run is also in aid of a worthy cause, as all the proceeds will go to the Kariega Rhino Foundation in support of keeping our endangered Rhinos alive and safe!

A Green Call to Action to mark Nelson Mandela Day on Monday 18 July! The IERM (Institute of Environment and Recreation Management) has issued a green call to action to local authorities to pledge their support to planting trees, beautifying road islands and cleaning sporting facilities, parks or water bodies. * Make every day a Mandela Day! * In honour of the 67 years Mandela spent fighting for the rights of humanity, residents, business and media are encouraged to join in, canvas and support Makana Municipality, and contribute a minimum of 67 minutes to bettering our local environment. Please alert Andrew Nkosi, Marketing Manager, I

Rhodes University staff and students will be joining forces to celebrate Earth Hour this Saturday, 26 March. Earth Hour is an international event, organized by WWF, involving close to 5 million supporters in over 100 countries around the world. Staff and students in all departments, institutes, offices and residences are encouraged to turn off ALL unnecessary lights between 8:30 and 9:30 pm on Saturday 26 March. Please bear in mind that lighting for security and essential services will

Congratulations to the 2010 Environmental Award winners. They are Mike Powell (individual category) and SEACC Student Forum (student society / residence category). Their achievements were honoured at a celebratory function on Wednesday 20 October, hosted by the RU Environmental Committee. The Deputy Vice Chancellor Dr Sizwe Mabizela commended the winners for leading the way in promoting and implementing practices that support environmental sustainabil

On Sunday 10/10/10, the Environmental Committee held its first fundraising event for the Rhodes University Green Fund - a Green Fund Run. The event drew a good turnout, some intent on a winning place, and others contented to walk at a gentle pace. The fun run/walk started on time, at 08h30. The first team to cross the finishing line was Formula 21, followed by