Rhodes University’s Human Kinetics and Ergonomics (HKE) Department is proud to announce its 80th anniversary, marking eight decades of pioneering education, research, and community engagement in the fields of sports science, human factors and ergonomics and physical activity. To commemorate this significant milestone, the department will host a dynamic symposium on 15 July 2025, bringing together leading minds in sports science, ergonomics, and physical activity.

Rhodes University has once again emerged as a creative powerhouse at the 2025 National Arts Festival - walking away with two Silver Ovation Awards and securing its place among the most compelling voices on the national Fringe stage.

One of this year’s standout moments at the National Arts Festival came early. A Childhood in Chalk, a moving inter-disciplinary piece from the Drama and Education Departments at Rhodes University, earned an Ovation Award on the Fringe programme.

As the National Arts Festival (NAF) opened its doors to another season of creative brilliance, a performance stood out not only for its musical excellence but for its emotional depth and cultural resonance. Echoes Across Continents: A Musical Journey from Europe to Africa, performed by accomplished pianist and Rhodes University PhD candidate Belinda de Villiers, was a fitting and poignant start to South Africa’s premier celebration of the arts.