Reggae music inspired Rhodes University graduate to advocate for people living with disabilities through his PhD research
When Dr Desire Chiwandire first joined Rhodes University in 2009, he had a dream of one day completing his PhD at the university and in 2021 his dream was realised.
Rhodes University graduate honours late father’s legacy
With a global pandemic in our midst, universities all over the world have been forced to find new and creative ways to celebrate the students’ graduation day, robbing them of the normal ways of celebration. However, this is not the worst that the pandemic has done to students, as some are forced to celebrate graduation without parents, who were lost due to COVID-19.
Successful attempt in containing COVID-19 in South Africa and Lagos, Nigeria
On Friday, 23rd of April 2021, Rhodes University African studies Centre hosted a virtual panel for the Coronavirus (COVID-19) discussion.
Financial restrictions limit COVID-19 response in Africa
On Thursday, 22 April 2021, the Rhodes University African Studies Centre, in association with the Institute for Africa and African Diaspora Studies at the University of Lagos, hosted the first day of a two-day colloquium aimed at examining fundamental questions relating to the politics of global health and Africa’s position in the world health systems architecture.
Social media harassment is a punishable offence: student policies and codes explained
According to the Rhodes University Student Disciplinary Code, online harassment, bullying, and other forms of intimidation towards staff or fellow students are offences that can lead to severe consequences.
Do South Africans care about their privacy online? Information Systems Masters graduate Heather Parker investigates
We cannot use the internet today without giving away our personal information. Everything, from social media and online shopping to reading the news, requires you to sign up and disclose personal data, while websites continually ask you to accept ‘cookies’ that track your location and IP address. But do South Africans care? Recent Masters in Information Systems graduate Heather Parker focused her research on this question.
Team ‘overwhelmed by honour’ as SA’s ‘My Octopus Teacher’ bags Oscar
The SA Netflix documentary My Octopus Teacher won the Oscar for Best Documentary Film feature early on Monday morning.
Rhodes University to honour television educator, Mr William Smith at its virtual graduation
On its 72nd graduation ceremony on the 28th of April 2021, Rhodes University will confer a degree of Doctor of Laws (LLD) (honoris causa) on its alumnus and notable educator Mr William Smith.
Rhodes University becomes first SA university to join Green Chemistry Commitment programme
Rhodes University’s Chemistry Department has made history by being the first department in any South African university to join the Green Chemistry Commitment programme.
Rhodes University to honour dynamic researcher in the field of natural products chemistry, Professor Berhanu Abegaz, at its virtual graduation
On its 72nd graduation ceremony on the 28th of April 2021, Rhodes University will confer a degree of Doctor of Letters (DLitt) (honoris causa) on researcher in natural products chemistry, Professor Berhanu Abegaz.
The concept of ‘home’ amidst the urban housing crisis
On Thursday, the 15th of April, Rhodes University Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER) hosted a live webinar that focused on the meaning of ‘home’ in the context of the urban housing crisis. Chaired by ISER Director, Professor Cyril Nhlanhla Mbatha, the webinar saw close to 100 participants registered across the country.
Rhodes University to honour prolific author, Dr Marguerite Poland at its virtual graduation
On its 72nd graduation ceremony on the 28th of April 2021, Rhodes University will confer a degree of Doctor of Letters (DLitt) (honoris causa) on alumna and prolific author of fiction and non-fiction works, Dr Marguerite Poland.
South Africa has failed to champion human rights in the world. But that’s changing
The story of democratic South Africa and its approach to human rights in the rest of the world is a tale of woe. For two-and-a-half decades, its foreign policy mostly failed to defend internationally – and quite often contradicted – the human rights principles contained in its constitution.
Rhodes University to honour phenomenal community builder, Nontsikelelo Biko at its virtual graduation
On its 72nd graduation ceremony on the 28th of April 2021, Rhodes University will confer a degree of Doctor of Laws (LLD) (honoris causa) on community builder, Nontsikelelo Ntsiki Biko.
Rhodes University appoints retired Attorney-General as first Ombud
Rhodes University has appointed retired provincial Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Les Roberts as the University’s first Ombudsperson. His two-year appointment expires in 2022.
Rhodes University to honour political violence researcher and social justice advocate, Ms Mary de Haas at its virtual graduation
On its 72nd graduation ceremony on the 28th of April 2021, Rhodes University will confer a degree of Doctor of Laws (LLD) (honoris causa) on activist for political and human rights, Ms Mary de Haas.
Rhodes University to honour the people’s advocate, Dumisa Buhle Ntsebeza SC at its virtual graduation
On its 72nd graduation ceremony on the 28th of April 2021, Rhodes University will confer a degree of Doctor of Laws (LLD) (honoris causa) on African Court for Human Rights and People’s Rights Judge and Cricket South Africa’s Social Justice Ombudsman, Advocate Dumisa Buhle Ntsebeza SC.
Women lead this year’s Rhodes University virtual graduation
Sixty-six percent (66%) of the people graduating in Rhodes University’s third virtual graduation ceremony are women.
Rhodes University records new COVID-19 positive cases
Since the 25th of January 2021, Rhodes University has recorded four (4) positive cases of COVID-19, with one staff member and three students testing positive. To date, a total of seven (7) staff members have passed away due to COVID-19 complications.
Rhodes University athlete to compete in World Triathlon Championships
Rhodes University athlete, Jonathan Benjamin, is set to represent South Africa under 30 at the World Triathlon Championships in Canada later this year. He recently participated in the South African Triathlon Championships that took place in Bloemfontein, representing Eastern Province Buffalo City region.