The moral outrage about plagiarism belies our educative failure
The police-catch-punish approach neglects to address plagiarists’ misunderstanding of what higher education is all about, says Sioux McKenna.
A Durban theatre company is drawing attention to the ocean through powerful storytelling
Durban theatre company, Empatheatre, performed its play ‘Lalela Ulwandle’ at COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh on 14 November. The intention of the cast and crew was to place an ‘acupuncture point’ within COP27 decision-making and spark deeper consideration of grassroots coastal realities of the climate crisis.
Vice Chancellor welcomes 81 new staff members to the 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网
This week, Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sizwe Mabizela, warmly welcomed 81 new staff members to Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网. The 81 staff members started at the 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 from January until October 2022.
Makana community members uplift citizens with dazzling orchestra concert
On Sunday, 13 November 2022, citizens of Makana filled the Cathedral of St Michael and St George to experience the newly-formed Makana Community Orchestra's inaugural concert.
Science to the beat of a drum
Through his recently awarded PhD degree, Dr Angelius Kanyanga Liveve demonstrates how the indigenisation of the science curriculum through drums and dance can make for a more holistic understanding of the subject for African school-going children.
Recent PhD graduate awarded 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 of Toronto Postdoctoral Fellowship
Dr Seeprarani Rath, who recently graduated with her PhD degree at Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网, has been awarded a prestigious Postdoctoral Fellowship at the 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 of Toronto, Canada, to the value of approximately R800 000. Dr Rath, who submitted her doctoral thesis in 2019, was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 Biopharmaceutics Research Institute (BRI) until recently.
How the special Covid grant helped informal traders to stay afloat
No matter the circumstances and challenges, informal traders were able to parlay the Covid-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant into supporting and even in some cases, growing their businesses, write Senzelwe Mthembu, Sophie Plagerson, Laura Alfers, Mike Rogan and Lauren Graham.
Graduate challenges normative assumptions around menstrual health and human rights in Masters thesis
Supervised by Associate Professor Eduard Jordaan, Gemma-Mae Hartley recently graduated with a Master of Arts degree at the October graduation ceremonies. Her tertiary journey began with uncertainty and after changing her degree multiple times, Hartley eventually found her calling in Political and International Studies.
Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 builds sustainable societies through education with Nedbank
Education should be at the forefront of the country to achieve all the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These were the sentiments shared by Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sizwe Mabizela during yesterday’s site visit by Nedbank for an update on the bridging programme they support through the Nedbank Eyethu Community Trust.
Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 students respond in droves to the possibility of international scholarships
A recent international scholarship information session had Eden Grove Blue lecture theatre filled to capacity, showing Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 students' interest in exploring opportunities abroad.
Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 PhD graduate on a quest to reduce the health burden
Recently graduated with her PhD, Dr Yolande Ikala Openda, is a Rhodes university PhD science graduate in Chemistry.
A childhood love for science drives Mbulelo to research water safety
His love for science as a young boy has paid off for Mbulelo Jokazi, who recently graduated with a Master of Science degree at the Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 October graduation ceremonies.
Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 community gathers for breast cancer awareness breakfast
The Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 Division of Student Affairs (DSA), in collaboration with the Health Care Centre (HCC), held a breakfast at the Oppidan Dining Hall on 21 October 2022 to raise breast cancer awareness.
Dedication and perseverance win the crown for Dr Oosthuizen
Nine years of consistent hard work and dedication have finally turned a dream into a reality for Dr Mikaela Oosthuizen. She finally received her PhD in Media studies from Rhodes university at the October graduation ceremony.
Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 honours loyal long-serving staff members
Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 academic, administrative, and support staff recently gathered at the Senior Common Room to celebrate those who have been in service at the 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 for 30, 35 and 40 years.
International Library of African Music discusses plans with Department of Sports, Arts and Culture
Earlier this month, the International Library for African Music (ILAM) received a long-anticipated visit from the Acting Director-General of Arts and Culture, Vusithemba Ndima.
The Centre for Social Development celebrates early childhood education graduates
The Centre for Social Development (CSD), situated at Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网, hosted a graduation ceremony at the 1820 Settlers’ Monument on 10 October, for 93 candidates who were awarded a National Diploma in Early Childhood Education (ECD).
Two Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 academics inducted into the Academy of Science of South Africa
Two academics from Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网, Distinguished Professor at the Environmental Learning Research Centre, Professor Heila Lotz-Sisitka and Computer Science Lecturer Dr Dane Brown, were inaugurated as Members of the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) at the annual Awards Ceremony. The two academics were among the 29 scholars and scientists that ASSAf inaugurated.
A mission for ignition: Kenya High Commission Education Attaché delegation visits Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网
The Kenya High Commission Education Attaché, Mr Adan Mohamed Ibrahim, accompanied by Ms Ditlalane Mapadimeng, visited Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 recently as part of a national mission.