The Rhodes University Council has elected its new chairperson, Mr Vuyo Kahla, a Rhodes alumnus, who has served the University as a member of both Council and the Board of Governors.

While much has been written about popular resistance of the marginalised people of South Africa, as well as its violent repression by the state in urban areas, very little attention has been paid to resistance by the rural poor.

Managing water better, safely disposing of old medicine, and littering less were the focus of an environmental health awareness project

Diversified miner Anglo American’s thermal coal business, Anglo Thermal Coal, has developed and patented a bioconversion technology that it believes could significantly reduce the cost and improve the rate and quality of opencast mine rehabilitation.

Rhodes University alumna, Ms Efemia Chela’s short story “Chicken” in Feast, Famine and Potluck published in South Africa 2013

The Nelson Mandela Metrolpolitan University department of music in collaboration with Rhodes University is hosting a performance by the internationally acclaimed Chameleon Trio tomorrow.

I wish to communicate certain information that has been established with respect to the tragic deaths of two people in Cullen Bowles Residence yesterday morning.

Volunteers who participated in the Rhodes Organization for Animal Rights (ROAR) Meat Display at Rhodes University's Day Kaif on Monday 12 May were wrapped in cling film with stockings over their heads in a macabre display against animal cruelty.

This week, Up4Debate takes note that students all over South Africa are now reaching the halfway point in their final year of study. Many of these students are beginning to confront the prospect of life beyond graduation. Will they be able to find employment?

RHODES University postgraduate student Yanda Bango is a national finalist in the Miss Commonwealth South Africa 2014 pageant.

When the images of forceful evictions (a word that has become the trigger to a familiar loaded gun) in the Nomzamo informal settlement in Strand emerged, shock and outrage trended on social networks.

In early May Capetonian Cameron Bellamy and an International rowing crew flew to Australia to begin their trans Indian Ocean rowing quest.

One of the oldest festivals of its kind, the Student Theatre Festival's line-up is at worst a mixed bag of the strange and delightful and at best a stunning promise of a strong future for South African theatre.

Wits joins the annual Silence Protest by adding its voice to thousands of volunteers.

The bodies of two Rhodes University students who went missing at Settlers Dam near Grahamstown on the morning of Saturday 26 July have been recovered.

On Saturday, two of our third year students, Mohammed Mussa and Rizwan Bhayat, drowned in the Settlers Dam in the Thomas Baines Nature Reserve.

Prizewinning short-story writer Nick Mulgrew questions fellow success story Efemia Chela about her work and the future of local writing.

More than 1 000 Rhodes University students and staff braved the winter chill early yesterday morning to march across campus to protest rampant rape and sexual violence.

Rhodes Traditions: The history of overalls 05 August 2014, 08:09 Traditions – some cherished, some silly and unique – are part of every Rhodes student’s experience.

The Health care centre has had a vast increase of both staff and students with Tuberculosis. It seems that nationally the problem is on the rise.

Consumers across Makana are aware that the Makana Local Municipality, in collaboration with key national and provincial partners, is implementing a comprehensive rehabilitation of its aging and inadequate water supply systems in order to resolve the on-going water outages suffered by residents and business owners.

The burst pipe was sent to East London for welding yesterday morning (26 August) and was returned to Grahamstown in the afternoon for installation.

It is anticipated that, weather permitting, on Monday, 01 September 2014, the rehabilitation of the dirt road to the Tick Research Station would commence.

A draft November 2014 examinations timetable has been released.

The talented 25-year-old Sibongile (Sbosh) Mafu has taken over as sports presenter on the KFM Breakfast show.

Rhodes University students and members of the Grahamstown community took part in the Ice Bucket Fun Run – a 5km charity run to raise money.

THE new chairman of the Rhodes University council yesterday urged the institution not to be distracted by calls to change its name.

Rhodes University Academic Freedom Committee will host a discussion on Academic Freedom and The Student Experience at Rhodes University

Dr Sizwe Mabizela appointed VC of Rhodes University

A record entry of over 180 karateka took part in the weekend’s East Cape Shotokan-Ryu Karate and Rhodes University Shotokan Karate Championships.

The former EP Kings U-19, African Bombers and Motherwell RFC coach was the toast of the University sports community when he was presented with the prestigious Nielen Locke Coach of the Year Award at the Annual Sports Awards Dinner in Grahamstown.

Joburg is a popular site for documentary film making.

Three archers from Rhodes University Archery returned from the 9th SA National Indoor Archery Championships at the University of Pretoria with gold medals.

Most pupils at Grahamstown's GADRA school come from disadvantaged backgrounds. So how has the school become the second-biggest feeder to Rhodes?

The installation of an additional waterline and reservoir to cater for the water needs of upper campus could mark the end of the water woes that have plagued the upper campus of Rhodes University in recent months.

The newly formed RU Disability Committee is chaired by Ms Noluxolo Nhlapo, Director of Equity and Institutional Culture.

The Rhodes Ncedana Mentoring Programme aims to offer you ways of figuring out the answers to these and other questions - with the guidance and support of your own senior student mentor.

Rhodes University senior management will engage the Rhodes University students in a discussion

After being named one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World in 2014, Public Protector Thuli Madonsela is to receive another award

The university said Masekela was “without doubt one of South Africa’s most successful artists and his influence on world music

The recent news of an upsurge in xenophobic violence in South Africa is deplorable and unjustifiable. As in the past, Rhodes University continues to reject Xenophobia of any kind.

Over the past fortnight our country has witnessed terrible violence perpetrated against fellow human beings from other parts of the continent and world.

My first encounter with anything associated with the notorious #RhodesMustFall campaign was when I was assigned as a photographer to cover a student body meeting.

Former soccer stars Helman Mkhalele and Kaitano Tembo visited Rhodes University on Thursday to speak out against xenophobia and give supporters the chance to have their pictures taken with the Absa Premiership trophy outside the library.

Nhlakanipho Mkhize, better known to his friends as “Colin” is a proud Lilian Ngoyi Alumnus who has recently been awarded the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship to attend Oxford University in the UK from September 2015.

Students 'Chow Down' on festival food

The University has suspended the academic programme for Tuesday 20 October 2015 and we ask all students and staff to please honour the closure.

If you are experiencing any concerns you are welcome to email the Director of Student Affairs, Dr Colleen Vassiliou at c.vassiliou@ru.ac.za or contact 082 373 5501.

After assessing the situation on campus, University activities have been suspended for the rest of this week.

Rhodes University’s academic programme will resume with immediate effect after an amicable agreement has been reached.

Clarification with regard to supplementary examinations that will take place in 2016.

Seven Rhodes University graduates have been awarded Mandela Rhodes Scholarships for 2016.

An internationally renowned scientist from Rhodes University has won a prestigious African Union (AU) award for her cutting-edge research in nanotechnology.

The Drama Department and Ubom! have, with funding and support from CHERTL and the Student Affairs Division.See more

Rhodes University Health Care Centre, HIV Office and SHARC in partnership with the Department of Health (DoH)

Vice-Chancellor's Circular

Rhodes Music Radio in partnership with HEAIDS, an initiative of HESA are running radio programing

Tomorrow the 25th of February 2016 from 12h00 to 13h00, there will be an activation on the Steve Biko Lawns

The Counselling Centre is running a long-term Depression Therapy Group starting in the Second Term and we are looking for student participants.

Recipient of NSFAS funding at Rhodes donates money to help others

Founder of Africa's biggest relief organisation Dr Imtiaz Sooliman, will be among those feted in Grahamstown during Rhodes University's graduation ceremonies this week.

As one of the country’s top universities bestows an honour on Cape Town poet James Matthews, he has criticised several institutions for failing to include his anti-apartheid writing in their curriculum.

On 31 March 2016, Rhodes University is conferring an Honorary Doctorate on internationally acclaimed South African poet and author, Mr James Matthews.

Rhodes University will be conferring an Honorary Doctorate on environmental pioneer and social justice leader, Ms Jeunesse Park, at the 17:00 graduation ceremony on the 31st March 2016.

Rhodes University will see 2250 students graduate in 2016 over six ceremonies which will take place from 31 March to 2 April.

On Friday the 1st April Rhodes University is conferring an Honorary Doctorate on Dr Imtiaz Sooliman, founder and leader of Gift of the Givers.

On Friday 1 April 2016 Rhodes University will confer an Honorary Doctorate on human rights and media freedom lawyer, Dr Beatrice Mtetwa.

On Saturday 2 April 2016 Rhodes University will confer an Honorary Doctorate on Professor Edward Webster.

"Are you a first year who has had difficulty with your first term at university and the pressures that came with it?

Unzip Your Knowledge, commissioned by the Rhodes University Centre for Higher Education Research, Teaching and Learning (CHERTL) in collaboration with Ubom! Eastern Cape Company is back for its third run in April 2016!

On 11th April 2016 an awareness campaign consisting of posters relating to rape culture was launched.

At approximately 17:00 yesterday, 19 April 2016, police came to the protest site at the intersection of Prince Alfred and Somerset Streets, where protesting students had gathered in large numbers.

Court Order

At approximately 6:45 this morning, two fires were started on the floor at the south entrance to the council chamber in the main administration building, using an inflammable substance.

The Speaker of Student Parliament informed the IEB late on Friday 13 May 2016 that he had received a request for an extra-ordinary Student Body Meeting

Professor Tsikos has received the University’s Internationalisation Committee award (2015), yesterday evening, 26 May 2016, for his work in the promotion of international exchange and allied collaborative research

Rhodes University has experienced a great number of protests since the beginning of last year, the first year that the university has had an African vice-chancellor at the helm.

It is with deep regret that we inform the University Community of the death of one of our students who passed away in a fire that broke out in a digs at around 12:30 this morning.

At its meeting of 5 May 2016, Council was apprised of various developments on campus including the student protests that started on Sunday, 17 April 2016

Rhodes University's Chancellor and the Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa's President, Lex Mpati, backed Springbok Coach Allister Coetzee on Tuesday, also weighing in on the transformation debate.

Johannesburg - Something inside me dies when I see visuals of a community burning down public infrastructure during a service delivery protest.

Universities in South Africa are funded by i) a subsidy received from government ii) tuition fees charged to students and iii) any income they receive from donors or as a result of providing a service, usually in the form of research.

“Strijdom, you have tampered with the women, you have struck a rock, you will be crushed!”

The scheduled dialogue to engage students and partners to initiate solutions to address Sexual Gender Based Violence in Institutions of Higher Education at Rhodes University was adjourned due to some student’s demands and protest.

The role of the IEB has the responsibility of ensuring that SRC Elections are free and fair.

On Monday, 08 August 2016, Rhodes University, at the request of the HEAIDS Office of the Department of Higher education and Training (DHET) and on behalf of the national post-secondary education and training sector, hosted the inaugural national Dialogue on Sexual and Gender Based Violence.

The current national debates on the financing of public higher education are critically important as they will shape the nature, quality and orientation of public higher education in this country

On Sunday 21 August 2016, the newly elected SRC Environmental Councillor for 2017 issued a statement indicating that he had resigned following an accusation that he had sexually assaulted another member of the student body. He indicated that he would be following due process to prove his innocence.

The 2017 Student Representative Council have taken their seats as representatives of the student body after the annual inauguration ceremony held last Friday.

Rhodes University notes and welcomes the Minister's recommendations regarding university tuition fee adjustments for 2017. We particularly welcome Government's commitment to assist students who come from poor and working class families and those who come from mid-level income families.

The university leadership has consulted with its two unions (NEHAWU and NTEU), the HOD’s forum, and other constituencies available at short notice in making these responses.

Unfortunately, Rhodes University experienced disruption in the early morning of 5 October 2016. Protesters invaded residences on the upper part of campus while students were sleeping. Fire alarms were set off as the residences were invaded. Tyres and two rain water storage tanks were also set alight in the immediate vicinity.

The University condemns this wanton damage to property absolutely.

Safety and security on campus are both an individual and a collective responsibility of all students and staff. On its part, the University has a responsibility to take all such steps as may reasonably be practicable to create a safe and secure university environment in which students and staff can learn, work and live.

The University’s residence system will be available to students returning to campus for examinations in January and February 2017.

Fresh from a “holiday” where she helped struggling pupils improve their maths marks, a Rhodes University honours student will look at new entrepreneurship projects she can undertake to continue supporting her family.

Below is some information to assist you as you prepare for the start of the academic year.

Economics honours student Jonathan Braans will captain Rhodes University’s Varsity Shield team in their historic debut season in the national student tournament when they tackle the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) in Pretoria on February 9.

By virtue of its small town location, most students attending Rhodes University require accommodation. Of the over 8 277 students that will register at Rhodes in 2017, 3 594 will have a place in the University residence as this is the capacity of the university residence system.

This week there has been reported cases of a stomach bug around the Rhodes University Campus, Oppidan community as well as staff

The Postgraduate Orientation Programme for 2017 has begun and provides the opportunity for Postgraduate Students from all faculties to meet together and engage with some core issues.

Last week, the Rhodes University Mountain Club’s chairperson, David Kinsler, received the most unusual phone call.

South Africa’s top beach volleyball players will be competing at the Flying Fish Beach Volleyball tournament taking place between 6-8 April at Rhodes University.

Our institution has identified improvement in communication, internally and externally, as one of its priorities.

Vigilance by an alert sub-warden and Campus Protection Unit last night helped facilitate a swift arrest of two unidentified suspects who were found in possession of house breaking equipment on campus.

The Grahamstown High Court, on Friday (24 March 2017), dismissed with costs an application for leave to appeal by students named as 4th, 5th and 6th respondents against a 2016 interdict granted by the same court.

In my circular last week, I provided an update about the work that we are doing to strengthen a counter culture to rape and sexual/gender-based violence in our institution.

It has been brought to the attention of the University that marches and other forms of protest are planned to take place across the country on Friday, 07 April 2017.

A final year Bachelor of Commerce student was this week excluded for 10 years from Rhodes University after being found guilty of rape.

Amidst growing statistics of gruesome murder and violence perpetuated by men against women, a men only meeting is to be held this evening at the Zoo Major to discuss the current situation and the role that men can play to make the world a better place.

When Phelokazi Ndaba*, a 19-year-old Rhodes University law student, became one of the first group of 150 students to benefit from the newly launched Isivivane Fund

This is a good story – a typical story – one of 100’s, 1000’s, of similar stories…… BUT not one that is part of our SA narrative.

Success is no accident, says Pele, arguably the world’s all-time best footballer.

The Rhodes University Career Centre is hosting a two-day Career Fair with company presentations at the Eden Grove Foyer from 9am, Tuesday, 1 August until Wednesday, 2pm.

Stirling High School pupil Alirian Gibson is helping many students through her Dignity Drive at Rhodes University.

South Africa has the highest prevalence of HIV/Aids in the world, at 11 percent (6 million) of the population, according to research done by Statistics SA in 2015.

It was a love of fashion paired with a passion for African culture that inspired third-year Rhodes University student Thokozani Dladla to launch his clothing label, Africa 1st.

In line with the University’s transformation agenda and as a continued celebration of the cultural identity and geographical location of the University within Africa, South Africa and the Eastern Cape, the Rhodes Council approved the name change of a further two of their residences this week.

Unfortunately, natural bodybuilding does not have enough exposure and therefore is not a priority sport for endorsement.

Chemistry Masters student Zweli Hlatshwayo reckons students are among the most creative thinkers around and he’s thrilled to be the 2017/18 Director of the Rhodes University leg of the Hult Prize.

The Top 100 Rhodes University students were honoured at the annual Rhodes-Investec Top 100 awards ceremony last night in recognition and endorsement of their achievements across a range of categories.

Several months ago, Luthando “Trompie” Dayimani, a second year Bachelor of Education student, bumped into eight young and displaced youth while walking back to his flat in High street.

Rhodes University student and author Lunga Izata launches her book, The Story is about me tonight, 3 November 2017. “There is always a reason for everything that happens in our lives.

Dear Student Students returning in 2018 to register for an UNDERGRADUATE degree are encouraged to complete the 2018 Online Reply Form available at: https://ross.ru.ac.za.

A compilation of Frequently Asked Questions and some useful information for fee-payers and students

Third year Politics, Journalism and Media Studies student Kyran Blaauw is one of four South African undergraduate students selected to participate in the highly competitive 2018 cohort of the Study of the US Institute for Student Leaders Programme.

Rhodes University in partnership with Gadra Education kicked off the 4th year of the 20-day High Impact Supplementary School earlier this month to ensure that matric learners from under-performing local schools who failed or performed poorly in Matric have another shot at furthering their education.

Research shows that mentees generally perform better than students without mentors. The three Grahamstown schools that were part of the Rhodes University's Nine-Tenth Mentorship programme in 2017 are testament to this sentiment as they have received a record of 52 bachelor passes - and with that a passport to embark on their higher education journey.

Rhodes University is committed to play a significant role in revitalising public schooling in Grahamstown. The extent of its commitment is underlined by the fact its Vice-Chancellor, Dr Sizwe Mabizela, personally heads up an institutional programme aimed at coordinating all efforts in this regard.

Rhodes University’s 114th registration was a runaway success, with parents, management and new students raving about the efficient service as early as lunchtime on Saturday, 3 February 2018.

An anonymous post [dated 4 February 2018] on social media reads: “I have only been here for 2 days but so much has happened in just 48 hours

Good day all, The Rhodes University Health Care Centre, HIV & Staff Wellness Office and SRC in partnership with the Department of Health (DoH), Raphael Centre, Jabez Centre and Khethimpilo will be facilitating the first session of its "First Thing's First HIV testing Campaign" during the week of the 14 – 18 May 2018. This drive will include a free test for HIV, TB screening, Blood Sugar, Blood Pressure (BP), Nutrition Assessment (BMI), Family Planning and Pap smear. Pap smear will be done at the Health Care Centre. Testing stations will be at the Eden Grove Foyer, Bicycle Lawns and Steve Biko Lawns (8h30 - 16h00). First Things First aims to help students, as future leaders, to be responsible, get tested for HIV, know their status and commit to behaviour that would benefit them and their peers. Students and staff members are encouraged to take advantage of this unique campaign. Do the right thing and be health wise! For further enquiries please contact Thandi Mzizi at ext.7075 or email t.mzizi @ ru.ac.za

Masters in human kinetics and ergonomics student Micheen Thornycroft was this week recognised as the world’s most inspirational rower.

In his maiden State of the Nation address as president of South Africa, Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa promised a healthy investment into agriculture and small businesses during his term.

A love affair sparked in his childhood has seen a young scholar celebrated internationally for the preservation of his culture.

Today marks 40 years since the death of Mangaliso Robert Sobukwe - a teacher, lecturer, lawyer, founding member and first president of the Pan Africanist Congress (PAC) and Robben Island prisoner.

The Rhodes University Ultimate Frisbee society will play host to this year’s South African Flying Disc Association (SAFDA) Mixed Nationals tournament in late April.

Please be advised - there is a scam doing the rounds on WhatsApp, and possibly other platforms and/or apps as well. It presents itself as a highly customised message and appears to be related to accessing unsecured WiFi networks.

The 2018 mid-year exam period has started. If you or someone you know is struggling to cope during this time, we urge you to make use of the support services that are available to Rhodes University students.

The Grahamstown KWANTU Choir is a young choir started in 2017 by a group of mostly students from Rhodes University and the youth and community of Rhini and Joza townships, from the Makana Municipality, in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.

Rhodes University’s drama department won Best Ensemble Award at this year’s Student Festival at the National Arts Festival (NAF), for its play, Seeing Red.

Six students from Rhodes University are among GradStar’s top 100 tertiary students in South Africa.

Two Rhodes University Commerce students, Letty Seshoka and Denzel Makombe have been selected to participate in a national Student Leadership programme as part of the top 30 students chosen for the Student Leadership Summit 2017.

On the evening of 1 October, the Rhodes Business School held their 4th annual lecture at Rhodes University on Values-Based Leadership, which is in collaboration with the Archbishop Thabo Makgoba Development Trust (ATMDT).

Rhodes University is well on track for welcoming its new students as orientation kicks off from 2-9 February.

Rhodes University has developed an integrated approach to academic orientation by setting up panel discussions that are more in line with its general formative degree structure.

Excited Rhodes University Pharmacy student, Mpho Kotolane, was recently handed keys to her new Ford Figo by Absa at Rhodes University.

This year the Rhodes University Maths Experience (RUME) welcomed 22 schools and a total of 360 learners from in and around Grahamstown, with schools from Port Alfred and Port Elizabeth joining as well. RUME is an annual event that hosts learners from grade 7-12, both public and private schools.

FNB Rhodes Stallions grinded out a victory against Eastern Cape neighbours, FNB Fort Hare Blues, in an epic Varsity Shield derby match at the BCM Stadium in East London last night, winning 13 -12.

Five remarkable individuals will be honoured with Honorary Doctorates by Rhodes University during its 2019 annual graduation ceremonies between 11 and 13 April.

Thank you to all the suggestions, submissions and engagements received after last week’s newsletter. There were a lot of queries about how Oppidan students and off-campus staff should be dealing with the water crisis, so we are dedicating this edition to off-campus living. Remember, that anyone who lives off campus falls under the municipality’s water crisis measures

Globally, the proportion of female scientists and women working in technology is still much lower than that of men. This is why, when Tanya Accone, head of UNICEF’s Global Innovation Centre (GIC), and Professor Janice Limson, Director of the Biotechnology Innovation Centre at Rhodes University in South Africa, met, they recognised an opportunity to do valuable work together.

2018 ended on a great note and this year has started on another. If you wondered who is representing you; who to go to when needing help in solving problems that curtail your progress as a student here at Rhodes University- meet your team.

There have been rumours circulating, once again, about Rhodes University closing down due to the water crisis. Please note, that Rhodes University has no plans to close down. Please help us to stop these rumours from spreading.

A panel discussion on the right to vote in South Africa was held on 26 March 2019 in the Eden Grove Blue Lecture Theatre. This discussion focused on the right to free, fair and regular elections and the upcoming South African general elections taking place on 8 May 2019.

Ntsikelelo Charles will graduate with his Honours degree in Physics this week and he credits, amongst others, Rhodes University’s many outreach programmes over the years as an inspiration for realising his dream.

Eight years ago Zolani Bethela worked as a petrol attendant at a BP garage in Makhanda (formerly Grahamstown).

The Rhodes University Postgraduate Hall hosted a dinner in honour of new Masters and PhD graduates on 13 April 2019 at the Bantu Steve Biko Oppidan Dining Hall.

As part of International Week, which started off with a vibrant parade hosted by the Rhodes University International Office, an inaugural Internationalisation Summit was held on 19 May.

Spit Pit Poetry & Live Visuals, a rhythm and art initiative started by two Rhodes University students, aims to not only bring the Mahkanda community together, but to promote the creative career as a viable option.

Eight academically-deserving students, who fall out of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) threshold, from Rhodes University have been awarded a R200 thousand worth of bursary from GBS Mutual Bank.

Professor Palmer, who has been working with the IWR since 1989, held a workshop at City Hall on the evening of 30 May, with the tagline: Makhanda: Water Works for Everyone.

Two Rhodes University scientists, Dr Cliff Jones and Professor Peter Britz, both from the Ichthyology and Fisheries Science department have joined over 70 scientists and industry professionals from 16 countries in Tromsø, Norway to launch the European Union (EU) funded AquaVitae project.

Barely a year before the 200th anniversary of the 1820 English Settlers who occupied parts of the Eastern Cape including Makhanda, the 27th Biennial Conference of the Southern African Historical Society (SAHS) comes to Rhodes University

Rhodes University hosted its 3rd annual Library Research Week last week, in support of emerging African academics and researchers.

On 12 June, a small congregation gathered to honour the launch of Larry Kauffman CSsR’s book titled; Become Love: Gradual Growth and Transformation from John to Francis.

GBS Mutual Bank has donated R600 000 to Rhodes University for educational purposes this year.

The Social Innovation (SI) Hub is an exciting new project run by Rhodes University’s Community Engagement Division that promises to bring innovation, creativity and improved digital literacy to the Makana community.

The Rhodes University Student Representative Council (SRC) 2019 recently hosted their first annual Student Governance Colloquium.

Rhodes University students have entrusted a 23-year-old Pharmacy student, Katlego Mphahlele, with the role of leading the 2020 Student Representative Council (SRC).

Rhodes University’s Centre for Postgraduate Studies (CPGS) has added a €950 000 EU-funded project to its stable of successful postgraduate support initiatives.

The locals were beaming with joy at the sight of a spectacle rare to the City of Saints.

The Rhodes University Centre for Postgraduate Studies (CPGS) closed off their annual Postgraduate Conference with a presentation from the Technology Transfer Team and a prize-giving ceremony.

Learners from various local high schools came together for the annual Steve Biko Competition in Eden Grove, at Rhodes University on Saturday.

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.

On Friday the 20 September, the Amazwi South African Museum of Literature was abuzz with people from all walks of life who gathered to celebrate IsiXhosa as one of South Africa’s official languages.

Rhodes University Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy, Dr Nosiphiwe Ngqwala, has been selected as one of six South African finalists for TechWomen 2019.

Rhodes University is set to become one of the hubs responsible for innovative research into drug discovery that will tackle the most prevalent diseases on the African continent.

Dr Peter Clayton, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation, officially opened Rhodes University’s Open Access Day on 20 November 2019 at the Main Library.