A Journey from Academia to Clinical Research: Former tutor graduates with a Masters in Anthropology
Ntokozo Sibisi, fondly known as Zoeh among her former ‘tutlings,’ graduated in October 2023 with a Masters in Anthropology. Reflecting on her anthropological journey over the years, she expressed, “We’ve always joked that you don’t choose anthropology—it chooses you.” She continued, “Knowing this, we were able to let go of our concerns about where we would work and what we would do with our degrees in anthropology. The path that was meant for me has undoubtedly opened doors and challenged preconceived notions.”
Dr. Shabnam Shaik reflects on nine-year groundbreaking PhD journey
Dr. Shabnam Shaik’s nine-year journey towards her groundbreaking PhD has been one of resilience and dedication to telling the unsung stories of a Muslim minority living with HIV/AIDS. Hailing from a single-parent household, Shaik is the last born in her family and the only one to get a university education. She obtained four of her previous degrees from the University of KwaZulu Natal, graduating cum laude in both her Honours and Masters degrees in Anthropology.
International Library of African Music discusses plans with Department of Sports, Arts and Culture
Earlier this month, the International Library for African Music (ILAM) received a long-anticipated visit from the Acting Director-General of Arts and Culture, Vusithemba Ndima.
Transcending invisible walls with Japan's orangcosong
Rhodes University's Anthropology Department recently hosted one of its 'Anthropology in the Making' Seminar series events to introduce orangcosong, an art collective from Japan, to students, academics and the community.
Rhodes University's fledgling heritage course celebrates the sector reopening after two years of lockdown
After two isolating pandemic years, the Rhodes University Anthropology Department's Postgraduate Diploma in Heritage Management (PDHM) saw its first in-person graduates this year.
Guest speakers and students discuss postcolonial anthropologies
The Rhodes University Department of Anthropology recently hosted a talk with anthropology Senior Lecturer Dr Dominique Santos, Heritage Management Lecturer Dr Pascall Taruvinga, and seasoned Content Director and Producer, Ayanda Mncwabe-Mama.
Colonial legacies shape urban nature: why this should change
Being in nature has benefits for people, as studies have shown. There’s ample evidence that experiences of nature have positive physical and psychological outcomes. But these insights have largely come from the Global North. There’s very little research on how urban communities in the Global South experience or view urban nature.
New course on Heritage Management off to a rewarding start
The Rhodes University Anthropology Department’s newest course, the Postgraduate Diploma in Heritage Management (PDHM), opened with an exclusive ‘behind the scenes’ tour at Amazwi Museum.
Sustainable Oceans Research Kicks Off
2019 will see the SOLCISTE grant for a project entitled “Sustainable Oceans, Livelihoods and Food Security through Increased Capacity in Ecosystem research in the Western Indian Ocean" kick inot action. Headed by Anthropology's Prof Shankar Aswani, the project will contribute to the urgent need to map and support initiatives that will ensure the future stability of food supplies and use of the ocean's resources. Fieldwork has already begun in sites in Tanzania and the Canary Islands.
RU Anthropology Welcomes New Staff
We are pleased to welcome new lecturer Dr Dominique Santos.
Building Futures and Lifelong Connections: Mrs Des Bekker’s enduring impact on students, staff and Anthropology
Mrs. Des Bekker is often described by students and colleagues as the heart and soul of the department. Known fondly to many as Des, she remains a mentor, confidant and guiding force for dynamic student cohorts, embodying the values of care, dedication and excellence.
Ensuring Coastal Resilience and Human Adaptation to Climate Change
Professor Shankar Aswani’s research focuses on the intersection of coastal management, sustainability, and human responses to environmental change. His work examines how societies across Oceania and Africa adapt to changing marine and terrestrial environments.
Taking African Heritage to Global Heights as WHIPIC Fellow
The Department of Anthropology’s Dr Pascall Taruvinga has been appointed as the second fellow at the Sejong International Centre for the Interpretation and Presentation of World Heritage Sites (WHIPIC), a UNESCO Category 2 Centre in the Republic of Korea.