On the 27th of March 2025, Rhodes University celebrated the International Day of Multilingualism with an engaging and insightful event held at Eden Grove Blue Theatre at 18h00

Alongside its Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education graduates, CHERTL also celebrated three PhD and one Master's graduation. All four bring critical scholarship to ask how higher education enacts its responsibilities to people and the planet.

As the new academic year begins, students embark on their undergraduate and postgraduate studies, while early-career academics consider their next steps in research and professional development. To support them on this journey, Rhodes University hosted a two-day engagement event, led by Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research, Innovation, and Strategic Partnerships, Dr. Kwezi Mzilikazi, alongside Honorary Professor Stephanie Burton and Dr. Mandy Hlengwa. The event provided a blend of strategic insights, practical guidance, and hands-on training to help participants strengthen their academic careers.

As the 2025 academic year commenced, Rhodes University welcomed a new cohort of academic staff through its Academic Orientation Programme (AOP), which was held from 20 to 24 January 2025. The AOP, themed Becoming a Rhodes Academic, introduced new academic staff to multiple aspects of Rhodes University. These included Rhodes University culture, governance, and the services offered by the library, the Centre for Postgraduate Studies (CPGS), the Divisions for Community Engagement, People and Culture, Communication and Advancement, ethics committees, staff unions and the Centre for Higher Education Research, Teaching, and Learning (CHERTL). CHERTL HoD, Prof Jo-Anne Vorster, encouraged new lecturers to utilise the resources and professional development support programmes offered by CHERTL.