[Opinion] John Hlatywayo: remembering a great Zimbabwean artist who was woefully neglected by history
John Hlatywayo, who has died at 96, was a great painter, sculptor and mentor. However he is woefully neglected in the art history of Zimbabwe and southern Africa.
Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 first institution to launch community engagement journal in Africa
In a momentous virtual gathering, the Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 community witnessed the launch of the first online open issue of the African Journal of Higher Education Community Engagement (AJHECE). The event, spearheaded by Ms Di Hornby, Director of Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 Community Engagement, showcased a collaborative effort to bring forth a publication dedicated to advancing community-driven education.
#RURises against Gender-Based Violence in South African universities
In a world where gender-based violence (GBV) shadows the lives of many, Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 (RU) has stepped into the light, championing change with its #RURises campaign. Coinciding with #16DaysOfActivism, this initiative is a testament to the Institution's unwavering commitment to tackling GBV head-on, not just in words, but in transformative action.
Straight Talk with Prof Dorrington – Subduing superbugs through smart strategies
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared this week as World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week. But what exactly are antimicrobials, and why should we care?
Celebrating the richness of the isiXhosa language
In celebrating 200 years of isiXhosa as a written language, Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 hosted a celebratory event at the Amazwi South African Museum of Literature. The event was supported by Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网; the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB); Amazwi South African Museum of Literature; Makana Municipality; Home of Legends; South African Library for the Blind (SALB); Republic of South Africa, Department of Sport, Arts & Culture, and the Province of the Eastern Cape, Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts & Culture.
Isivivane inspiration: Young beneficiary transforms lives through community outreach
Meet the remarkable Quinlan Caiger, an Isivivane and Kistefos beneficiary at Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网, whose journey embodies the essence of inclusiveness, hard work, and community collaboration.
Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 postgrads awarded for impressive three-minute theses
Reading a thesis is a time-consuming process, especially given the challenges of understanding the use of scientific terms within these academic works. But what if the author could present the gist of it in three minutes for the layman? That is exactly what Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 postgrad students did at the recent annual 3MT (three-minute thesis) competition.
Media capture and cancel culture: nuanced menaces in the search for truth
In the intricate realm of media dynamics, the concepts of media capture and coercion wield significant influence on the information landscape. Consequently, in an era where information flows ubiquitously, the dynamics of media capture and coercion have taken on new dimensions, further complicated by the emergence of social media and cancel culture. Professor Guy Berger, a distinguished scholar in media studies with a PhD from Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网, has brought forth insightful perspectives on the intricate interplay between these phenomena, sparking discussions on the subtle forces that can shape and manipulate media narratives.
From Aardvark to Ihobo-hobo: Zoology and Entomology Department renames six spaces
In a transformative stride towards fostering inclusivity and recognising the contributions of a diverse array of individuals, Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网’s Department of Zoology and Entomology recently renamed six of its rooms.
A decade later Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 says ‘we told you so’ on rankings obsession
Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 has persistently opposed the fixation on international ranking systems dating back to at least 2013. That year, a panel was hosted by Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网's Education Department to "explore what can and cannot be measured in universities, and where the 'obsession' with measurement comes from."
Two Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 professors inducted into prestigious ASSAf Academy
At the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) Awards Ceremony on November 09, 2023, Professor Makaiko Chithambo, the Head of Physics and Electronics at Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网, and Professor Sioux McKenna, the Director of the Centre for Postgraduate Studies (CPGS), were welcomed as new members of the prestigious academy. They joined 38 of the country's foremost scholars and scientists in receiving this honour.
KZN youth’s dreams take flight through Isivivane
In the heart of Westmead, a small town nestled within Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal, a remarkable young man named Ntobeko David Mfeka was born. His story, set against community challenges of poverty, alcoholism and teenage pregnancy, is nothing short of inspirational.
Following in the footsteps of great leaders through the Abe Bailey Travel Bursary
While most students are looking forward to winding down the academic year, Dagan Naeser is preparing to begin a new journey with the Abe Bailey Travel Bursary.
Finding words that lead to peace in Palestine and Israel - opinion
The war that has erupted in Israel and Palestine since 7 October has caught many of us off guard with the ferocity with which both sides are trying to destroy each other and its utter disregard for civilian lives. South African news coverage of Israel and Hamas highlights how nothing about the conflict is straightforward and what a difficult line we need to tread if we are to work for peace.
Unlocking the challenges of finding new medicines with Prof Tastan Bishop
On the evening of 11 October, the tradition of celebrating a new professorship via an inaugural lecture took place once more at Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网, and this time it was for Professor Özlem Tastan Bishop.
Fostering innovation and Pharmacy research excellence
Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网’s Faculty of Pharmacy commemorated Pharmacy Research Day and shared their research at the Amazwi South African Museum of Literature. The day featured 17 postgraduate students who presented their research across various domains.
Eastern Cape studentrepreneurs vie for glory in pitch competition
Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 hosted the 2023 Eastern Cape Regional Intervarsity Pitch Competition on 17 and 18 October at the Amazwi South African Museum of Literature, which included studentrepreneurs from the 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 of Fort Hare (UFH), Nelson Mandela 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 (NMU) and Walter Sisulu 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 (WSU).
Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 beer brewers win best label
Honours students from Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网’s Biotechnology Innovation Centre (RUBIC) travelled to Bloemfontein over the weekend to compete in the annual Intervarsitybrew: Brewing & Tasting Challenge hosted by Central 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 of Technology (CUT). They walked away with the FoodBev SETA Best Label Floating Trophy for designing 2023’s winning beer label, beating 17 other entries in this category.
Tiny and mysterious: research sheds light on sub-Saharan Africa’s seahorses, pipefish and pipehorses
Seahorses are considered fabled creatures by many; something that only exists in old mythical tales of the ocean. But these curious animals really exist – and they’re not the only members of the Syngnathidae family of fishes. Other syngnathids are pipefish, pygmy pipehorses and seadragons, and all are enchanting.
Weevil unleashed to battle invasive plant threat
On 11 October 2023, the Centre for Biological Control (CBC), with Professor Sizwe Mabizela, the Vice-Chancellor of Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网, and Ms Debbie Muir, an official from the Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment (DFFE), released the weevil Listronotus appendiculatus.