Giving to RU
Prof Adrienne Edkins
Jan 8, '19

SARChI Chair awarded Newton Fellowship grant

Usiphile Gazi
Jan 9, '19

9/10ths mentee named top in district

Rhodes University Research Report 2017
Jan 11, '19

Rhodes research outputs up 15.6%

Rhodes University
Jan 16, '19

Rhodes University will open for the 2019 academic year as planned

Tebogo Masebe, Ian Meiklejohn, Nicola Wilmot and Jenna Knox
Jan 16, '19

Rhodes University’s Geography department instrumental in publishing of permafrost paper in Nature Communications

Rhodes University
Jan 22, '19

Orientation for academics kicks-off at Rhodes University

One Ocean Hub
Jan 24, '19

Global Challenge Research Fund partnership for Rhodes University

O-Week 2019
Jan 31, '19

It’s all systems go as Rhodes welcomes new students this weekend

Rhodes University lecture hall
Feb 3, '19

Rhodes redefines its student orientation programme

Image credit: Jesi Townsend, UWC
Feb 7, '19

Land reform experts discuss equitable access to land at UWC

Rhodes University
Feb 11, '19

No plans to close Rhodes University due to water crisis

ERAS launch
Feb 18, '19

New online ethics application system to streamline research

Dr Hleze Kunju (Photo credit: Snow Harris)
Feb 19, '19

Two Rhodians named among most influential young South Africans

Rhodes University student wins car through Absa
Feb 20, '19

Rhodes University student wins car through Absa

RUME learners compete for Rhodes scholarships
Feb 22, '19

Learners win big with Rhodes University Maths Experience

Picture credit: Julian Jacobs
Feb 22, '19

Rhodes Stallions register first win in Varsity Shield rugby competition

Rhodes University
Feb 26, '19

WATER WEEKLY 1 | 26 February 2019  

Student leaders
Feb 28, '19

ECP Training: Moving Makhanda forward together

Water Weekly Update logo
Mar 5, '19

WATER WEEKLY 2 | 5 March 2019

Prof Limson (DST/NRF SARChI Chair in Biotechnology Innovation and Engagement) and team
Mar 8, '19

Rhodes University helps open pathways for girls and women in science

Sarah Baartman District Academy
Mar 11, '19

Sarah Baartman District Academy opens world-class doors for athletes

#SaveOurWater
Mar 12, '19

WATER WEEKLY 3 | 12 March 2019

Professor Tally Palmer
Mar 13, '19

VC’s Distinguished Community Engagement 2018 Award winner a true water hero

Professor Makaiko Chithambo
Mar 15, '19

Rhodes University Head of Physics forges his own path to publish book on optically-stimulated luminescence

#SaveOurWater
Mar 19, '19

WATER WEEKLY 4 | 19 March 2019

Dr Philani Mashazi
Mar 20, '19

Chemistry awarded R3.5 million NRF grant through Dr Mashazi

Newly appointed ethics coordinator Mr Siyanda Manqele
Mar 25, '19

New Ethics coordinator loves starting new projects

Students attend human rights panel discussion
Mar 27, '19

Panel discusses the meaning of human rights

Water Weekly
Mar 27, '19

WATER WEEKLY 5 | 27 March 2019

Barry Gilder’s The List launched at Rhodes University
Mar 28, '19

Barry Gilder’s The List launched at Rhodes University

Example of a contact sport
Mar 28, '19

Rhodes University publishes study on brain injury in contact sports

Rhodes University
Apr 2, '19

Rhodes University Accounting Department initiates internal review after shock SAICA results

Water Weekly
Apr 2, '19

WATER WEEKLY 6 | 2 April 2019

Professor Glenda Gray, source: image supplied
Mar 4, '19

Rhodes University honours five of Africa’s best

CPGS Welcome Event
Mar 15, '19

Starting the postgraduate journey with a map

Suzanne Wolhuter with KISCH IP Attorneys
Apr 5, '19

KISCH chats patents at Rhodes University

Yvette van Wijk doing fieldwork
Apr 8, '19

Seventy-seven-year-old botanist crowns her life’s work with a PhD at Rhodes University

Ntsikelelo Charles, a local graduate
Apr 9, '19

Local resident overcomes obstacles to graduate at Rhodes University

Simamkele Dlakavu, Gcotyelwa Jimlongo, Dr John Reynolds
Apr 4, '19

The right to vote: a South African discussion

First image of a black hole
Apr 10, '19

Astronomers capture first image of a black hole

Rhodes University 2019 Graduation underway
Apr 12, '19

It’s all systems go for Rhodes University 2019 graduation

Zolani Bethela, with his proud mother Mvulakazi and younger sister,
Apr 15, '19

Honours degree for petrol attendant

Senior Pharmacy lecturer, Dr Nosiphiwe Ngqwala
Apr 15, '19

Rhodes University honours Masters and PhD students at special event

Matthew Weaver with Vice Chancellor, Dr Sizwe Mabizela
Apr 17, '19

Water resource PhD graduate to continue the legacy of Professor O’Keeffe

WATER WEEKLY 7 | 17 April 2019
Apr 17, '19

WATER WEEKLY 7 | 17 April 2019

Hlumela Palesa Mkabile graduates
Apr 18, '19

Giving language a universal voice: The journey to reviving, resuscitating and reigniting isiXhosa after 30 years

Classroom. Picture: ISTOCK
Apr 26, '19

A ray of hope for the city of Makhanda

High school learners watch graduation live
Apr 26, '19

Rhodes University 2019 graduates inspire Makhanda learners

Prof Rosaan Kruger, Judge Mfanelo Mbenenge, Judge Nambitha Dambuza
Apr 30, '19

Customary law in South African courts

Xolisa taking a shot
May 3, '19

Rhodes University Administrator to coach Windbreakers basketball team

Rhodes University’s Education Department makes history
May 3, '19

Rhodes University’s Education Department makes history

Team E-Smart
Apr 24, '19

Rhodes University students win international accolade

High School learners at last year's Open Day
May 9, '19

Rhodes University welcomes secondary school learners

Water Weekly
May 3, '19

WATER WEEKLY 9 | 3 May 2019

Vuka! Makana brings community together
May 13, '19

Vuka! Makana brings community together

Black wattle
May 13, '19

Invasive plants threaten water security

Dr Karen Ellery
May 17, '19

Dr Ellery shares fringe insights in science teaching

The university course that changed everything
May 20, '19

The university course that changed everything

WATER WEEKLY 10 | 17 May 2019
May 17, '19

WATER WEEKLY 10 | 17 May 2019

Di Hornby and Professor Tally Palmer
May 23, '19

Rhodes University seeks solutions to Makhanda water crisis

Makhanda
May 23, '19

State of Makhanda: joint stakeholder statement

Professor Adrienne Edkins
May 27, '19

Rhodes University Professor among research consortia awarded £7 million to tackle HIV-related cancer

Judge Johnathan “Jos” Jones
May 28, '19

A long family history of academic excellence at Rhodes University

Credit: Spit Pit
May 29, '19

Students promote poetry, rhythm and art to the community

ARUA
May 29, '19

ARUA Centre of Excellence in Water launches at Rhodes University

Reconfiguring, reshaping and reimagining our region
May 23, '19

Reconfiguring, reshaping and reimagining our region

Dr Makhosi Busisiwe Khoza.
Nov 5, '18

A call for millennials to take back their future

Black wattle
Jun 3, '19

Biological control as a means to fight water loss

Prof Palmer addresses attendees
Jun 5, '19

Clean, reliable and fair Makhanda water

Vice Chancellor accepts R200 000 from GBS
May 30, '19

Rhodes University receives R200 thousand worth of bursary from GBS Mutual Bank

AquaVitae Project members
Jun 12, '19

Rhodes University academics join international scientists in an EU-funded AquaVitae project

The SAHS President and Deputy Dean of Humanities (Research), Professor Enocent Msindo
Jun 12, '19

Rhodes University hosts the 2019 South African Historical Society conference

Awardees stand with the VC at the award ceremony
Jun 10, '19

The Vice-Chancellor and Thomas Alty awards recognised staff academic achievement

Library kicks off research week
Jun 14, '19

Library kicks off research week

Denise Nicholson
Jun 14, '19

Copyright and digitisation in South Africa

Larry Kauffman, CSsR
Jun 19, '19

Become Love: published in memory of Brian Gaybba

GBS and Rhodes University representatives
Jun 20, '19

GBS donates over half a million to Rhodes University

Innovative digital storytelling project
Jun 20, '19

Innovative digital storytelling project launches at Rhodes University

Professor Julia Wells
Jun 25, '19

Conference urges historians to rethink perspectives on Southern African histories

Professor Theresa Barnes and Dr Janeke Thumbran
Jun 26, '19

Are universities in transition or becoming obsolete?

Dr Sizwe Mabizela at the launch
Jun 28, '19

Makana welcomes technology-based community building initiative

Professor Tebello Nyokong
Mar 29, '19

Professor Nyokong awarded fourth honorary doctorate

Prof Roy Lubke
Jul 12, '19

Professor Roy Lubke: Lifetime Achievement Award & Plenary Speaker

New Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Academic and Student Affairs, Dr ‘Mabokang Monnapula-Mapesela
Jul 1, '19

Dr ‘Mabokang Monnapula-Mapesela assumes role of Deputy Vice Chancellor: Academic and Student Affairs

Dr Sizwe Mabizela and Dr Adele Moodly at the cocktail
Jul 2, '19

Rhodes University Alumni reconnect through storytelling

Old Rhodians at their Homecoming Reunion
Jul 3, '19

Alumni recall the pain and joy of student life

Panelists
Jul 4, '19

Deputy Auditor-General of South Africa visits PSAM at the 45th National Arts Festival

Imbali Donkey Tour beneficiaries receive NYDA grant
Jul 10, '19

Enactus raises R150 000 for community upliftment and empowerment

Xolile and Mlugwana Mini at the Vuyisile Mini Winter School
Jul 10, '19

A learning convention in honour of comrade Vuyisile Mini

Dr Ulandi du Plessis
Jul 11, '19

Postdoc wins prestigious award for pregnancy paper

Masego Mabaso
Jul 12, '19

A step in the right direction for new Manager

New Library Director, Nomawethu Danster
Jul 12, '19

Rhodes University welcomes new Library Director

Citizens work to uplift the community
Jul 15, '19

Vuka! Makana celebrates Madiba legacy year-round

Students gather at annual Teach-In
Jul 17, '19

The crisis of the opposition in Southern Africa

Ranjeni Munusamy
Jul 17, '19

Coalitions in a state of crisis in contemporary South African politics

African Linguistics School participants
Jul 18, '19

Rhodes University hosts African Linguistics School

Rhodes University representatives
Jul 18, '19

Rhodes University shines at environmental conferences

Participants at Animal Research Ethics training
Jul 22, '19

Rhodes University hosts animal research ethics training workshop

Siph’esihle Ndaba and Dr Sizwe Mabizela
Jul 24, '19

Student wins esteemed travel award

Judge of Appeal Clive Plasket, Max Boqwana and Prof Rosaan Kruger
Jul 25, '19

Are ethical lawyers on the decline?

Rhodes University team with trophy at Enactus National Championship
Jul 25, '19

Rhodes University wins third place in national competition

Silent Protest 2019 focus on healing
Jul 26, '19

Silent Protest 2019 focus on healing

Dr Mlamuli Hlatshwayo, Prof. Sally Matthews, Prof. Kathy Luckett & Masixole Booi
Jul 29, '19

Experts trouble curriculum change in panel discussion

Doc students engaged in discussion
Jul 29, '19

Rhodes University Education Faculty hosts a ‘Doc Week’

Participants of the inaugural Women’s Soiree 5km Race
Jul 29, '19

Rhodes University gears up for Women’s Month with a fun run in Makhanda

Prof Kaschula
Jul 31, '19

Professor honours BB Mkonto during International Year of Indigenous Languages

A scene from SALT
Jul 31, '19

Rhodes Drama department consistently wins Student Festival awards

Celebrating the life and work of S.E.K Mqhayi
Aug 2, '19

Rhodes University honours S.E.K Mqhayi

Stakeholder Imbizo at Council Chamber
Aug 2, '19

Grahamstown-Makhanda Stakeholders close ranks in unprecedented “circle of unity”

Professor Adam Ashforth and Professor Sally Matthews
Aug 5, '19

How do we write laws for that which we cannot see?

Women singing in celebration of Mqhayi Day
Aug 5, '19

Remembering S.E.K Mqhayi

Eskom Expo 2019
Aug 6, '19

Young Scientists break records at Eskom Expo held at Rhodes University

BRICS Network University research Seminar underway
Aug 7, '19

PhD candidate attends BRICS Network University meeting in Brazil

Rhodes University
Aug 8, '19

Three individuals from Rhodes University make Top 35-under-35 finalist list

Dr Moodly, Registrar & Dr Monnapula-Mapesela, DVC: Academic & Student Affairs
Aug 8, '19

We need more women in leadership roles

Dr Mabizela, Vice-Chancellor, Prof Mwepu and Dr Monnapula-Mapesela, DVC
Aug 8, '19

Through a village boy’s eyes: a journey of literary criticism

Debunking Deviance discussion
Aug 12, '19

Dismantling the framing of difference

Celebrating Gender Diversity panel
Aug 12, '19

Looking beyond the gender boundary

Ms Johanna Mukoki
Aug 12, '19

Distinguished Alumni awardee Johanna Mukoki is back on campus

Student panel with Rhodes Business School Director, Prof Skae
Aug 12, '19

South Africa is in a great space for entrepreneur leaders to emerge

Head of CSI at Investec, Mr Manchidi, motivates students
Aug 14, '19

Investec celebrates and rewards Commerce Extended Studies students

Officials from BANKSETA, Rhodes University, Department of Labour and the bursary recipients
Aug 14, '19

BANKSETA brings work-readiness programme to its bursary recipients

Dr Teresa Pidduck, 2019 SAIPA Accountancy Top Achievers Award winner
Aug 15, '19

Former Rhodes University PhD student wins 2019 SAIPA Accountancy Top Achievers Award

Professor Chrissie Boughey, recently retired DVC: Academic & Student Affairs
Aug 15, '19

RUCE honours Prof Chrissie Boughey during Women’s Month

Vice-Chancellor Dr Sizwe Mabizela with Professor Brett Pletschke
Aug 16, '19

An in-depth look at how enzymes benefit the bio-economy

Katlego Mphahlele, newly-elected SRC President
Aug 20, '19

Women take the lead: 2020 SRC inauguration

Student Governance Colloquium
Aug 20, '19

SRC hosts first annual governance colloquium

NEW BROOM: Newly elected SRC President, Katlego Mphahlele is ready for the challenge
Aug 22, '19

A dream come true for newly elected SRC President

Distinguished alumna, Johanna Mukoki, with PGDip Enterprise Management student, Athulile Lisa
Aug 22, '19

Inspiring entrepreneurial flair

Professor Noel Pearse
Aug 23, '19

The scholarship of leadership

CPGS conference panel
Aug 26, '19

Developing a network of sharing in academia

Enhancing Postgraduate Environments team
Aug 26, '19

Rhodes University expands postgraduate support

At Water Work for Everyone workshop
Aug 26, '19

Prof Palmer takes us into the messy spaces

Denzel Nyathi (in black) leads a group of dancers from the Rhodes University drama department
Aug 27, '19

Flashmob stops High Street traffic

Postgraduate conference panelists
Aug 27, '19

The creative forefront of academic social responsibility

Professor Sioux McKenna, Director of the CPGS
Aug 27, '19

Out with a bang: Postgraduate Conference comes to an end

Biocontrol Research Officer Dr Iain Paterson releases biological control agents into a cacti thicket
Aug 29, '19

CBC spearheads cactus control in Namibia

Bursary awardees
Aug 29, '19

Old Rhodian Union bursaries more than double over the last year

Dr Sizwe Mabizela, Rhodes University Vice-Chancellor
Sep 4, '19

VC highlights Rhodes University’s excellence at Convocation

Mr Popo Mfubu and his family at the Distinguished Alumni Awards luncheon
Sep 4, '19

Rhodes University honours three of its most distinguished alumni

Ability activist Chaeli Mycroft with Vice-Chancellor, Dr Sizwe Mabizela
Sep 4, '19

A differently-abled experience

Mrs Mnyungula (35 years of service) with Vice-Chancellor, Dr Sizwe Mabizela
Sep 5, '19

Rhodes University celebrates longest serving staff

Rhodes University and Fort Hare unite to teach dictionary skills
Sep 5, '19

Rhodes University and Fort Hare unite to teach dictionary skills

Disability Week 2019
Sep 12, '19

Reimagining the impaired body

Businessman and Rhodes Business School student, Ludwe Gcingca.
Sep 12, '19

Rhodes Business School student contributes to the country’s 2030 vision of job creation

Makhanda stakeholders meet at Nombulelo
Sep 19, '19

Makhanda Circle of Unity stakeholders spring into action to advance city

Makhanda stakeholders meet at Nombulelo
Sep 19, '19

Makhanda stakeholders to establish a Programme Management Office for city advancement

Biko competition participants recite poems
Sep 23, '19

The Steve Biko competition encourages young minds to think big

Telethon 2019 team
Sep 26, '19

Alumni pledge to assist Oppidans

Professor Michelle Cocks, Head of the Anthropology Department, delivers her keynote address
Sep 26, '19

Environmental champions honoured

Professor Ncedile Saule was honored by SADiLaR
Sep 27, '19

Celebrating isiXhosa as an official language in South Africa

Dr Nosiphiwe Ngqwala, Pharmacy Senior Lecturer
Sep 30, '19

Pharmacy’s Dr Ngqwala one of six local TechWomen finalists

Rhodes University academics: Professor Adrienne Edkins, Associate Professor at the Biochemistry and Microbiology department; Professor Heinrich Hoppe, Associate Professor of Biochemistry and Professor Özlem Tastan Bishop, Director of Research Unit in Bioinformatics (RUBi).
Oct 1, '19

Rhodes University academics among top eight African drug discovery scientists

Cricket research group from Rhodes University's HKE in England
Oct 1, '19

Rhodes University presents research at global cricket conference

Best innovative idea award winner, Penang Shirindza and his mentor, Ross Marriner, a former Rhodes University Registrar of Finance and Operations.
Oct 1, '19

Rhodes University student scoops best innovative idea award

Benita Bobo, Charmaine Avery and Nosi Nkwinti at the 2019 Community Engagement Awards
Oct 7, '19

Rhodes University recognised as engaged research leader

Allan Gray Achievement Awards winners
Oct 8, '19

Allan Gray Achievement Awards recognise Rhodes University bright sparks

Director of Rhodes Business School, Prof Skae; Founder of Gift of the Givers, Dr Imtiaz Sooliman; DVC of Academic & Student Affairs, Dr ‘Mabokang Monnapula-Mapesela; and Archbishop Thabo Makgoba.
Oct 8, '19

The gift of serving others

Clive Plasket,Judge of Appeal
Oct 10, '19

The value of dissenting judgments

Ethics in Disaster Management attendees
Oct 11, '19

Ethics Committee holds its first disaster management workshop

Rev Dr Gqubule's family, Premier Mabuyane and members of the SRC
Oct 11, '19

Premier Mabuyane speaks at SRC-hosted Rev Dr Simon Gqubule memorial

Some of the Investec Rhodes Top 100 winners
Oct 14, '19

Investec Rhodes Top 100 celebrates 10 years at awards ceremony

Vice-Chancellor, Dr Sizwe Mabizela with Associate Professor in the Department of Information Systems, Prof Caroline Khene
Oct 14, '19

Digital citizen engagement a game changer for development

Rhodes University students succeed in GradStar's Top 100
Oct 14, '19

Eleven Rhodes University students among GradStar 2019’s Top 100

Lovebirds, James and Toni forego wedding presents to student financial aid
Oct 14, '19

Lovebirds forego wedding presents to student financial aid

White Coat ceremony
Oct 15, '19

Upholding the significance of the white coat

Associate Professor Ralarala, Director of the Fundani Centre for Higher Education Development
Oct 15, '19

Using forensic linguistics in the pursuit of justice

Dr Hleze Kunju, Acting Chairperson of the Rhodes University Language Committee
Oct 15, '19

Language Committee announces new policy directives

Dr 'Mabokang Monnapula-Mapesela, DVC: Academic and Student Affairs at ACU roundtable
Oct 16, '19

DVC joins HRH The Duchess of Sussex in roundtable discussion on global challenges in higher education

Entrepreneur, mentor, lecturer and author, Mr Ron Weissenberg
Oct 16, '19

Postgraduates share economics research

Book launch panellists
Oct 17, '19

Book refines South African law through forensic linguistics

Young Professional Award winner, Cuma Dube
Oct 17, '19

Rhodes Business School MBA candidate wins BMF Award

Professor Walker makes history and become the first academic to win Pioneer Pharmacy Award
Oct 18, '19

Rhodes University’s Professor Walker first academic to win Pioneer Pharmacy Award

The Trial of Caster Semenya panel
Oct 21, '19

Rhodes University lights up in talk on intersex politics

Innovative Digital Platform
Oct 21, '19

Community digital platform officially launched

Prof Lilla Stack, Professor in Accounting
Oct 21, '19

Prof Lilla's rare gifts of wisdom and inspiration

University of Coimbra’s (Portugal) Sociology Professor, Boaventura de Sousa Santos
Oct 23, '19

International scholar reignites decolonisation at Journalism Seminar Series

Question and answer session after screening of Love and Faya.
Oct 23, '19

Film artists engage with Makhanda community

Grade 5 learners with their personal library boxes
Oct 23, '19

Linguistics service-learning module ends in gifts aplenty

Third year Sociology student, Mathabo Tlali, has written a children's book
Oct 28, '19

Rhodes University student writes a children’s book that teaches learners about their identity

Prof Asafa Jalata, a Director of the Board of the OSA, Dr Sandy Shell, Senior Research Associate and Prof Asfaw Beyene, Chair of the Board of Directors of the OSA
Oct 30, '19

Senior Research Associate’s presentation unites Oromo people’s difficult past with a hopeful future

Dr Andy Moore, who is involved in ground-breaking discovery of modern human origin
Nov 5, '19

Rhodes University geologist involved in ground-breaking discovery of modern human origin

Representatives from Aqunion, Alfred Wegener Institute, France Haliotis, Rhodes University, EOH Coastal and Environmental Services, Marifeed, Wildcoast Abalone and University of Las Palmas de Gran Canary
Nov 12, '19

Rhodes University academics kick-off international project for sustainable aquaculture

Rhodes University Vice-Chancellor, Dr Sizwe Mabizela
Nov 11, '19

Postgraduate achievements more than double in 2019

Dr Allan Gray's visit to Rhodes University in 2004
Nov 13, '19

Rhodes University honours late alumnus, philanthropist, Allan Gray

School of Journalism alumna, Andiswa Matikinca, proudly displaying her regional Young Journalist of the Year award.
Nov 14, '19

School of Journalism alumna scoops Vodacom regional Young Journalist of the Year award

Opening of the new Confucius Institute
Nov 15, '19

Rhodes University launches new model Confucius Institute

Rhodes University’s Human Ethics Committee Members undergo training
Nov 19, '19

Rhodes University aligns itself to national ethics guidelines

Terryl at one of the many Distinguished Old Rhodian Awards ceremonies she organised over the years
Nov 20, '19

Rhodes University mourns the loss of Senior Alumni Relations Officer, Terryl Mc Carthy

New and established staff members to meet and get to know one another
Nov 21, '19

Rhodes University welcomes new staff members

HELTASA organising committee
Nov 21, '19

HELTASA to bring together top minds in higher education

Organisers and presenters at Open Access Day 2019
Nov 22, '19

Rhodes University affirms its commitment to Open Access

Final year Pharmacy students
Nov 25, '19

Pharmacy hosts Research Day

Rhodes University alumni Amy Louise Wilson (bottom left) and Tamarisk-Ray Glogauer (bottom right).
Nov 27, '19

Two Rhodes University drama alumni among national playwright competition finalists