Rhodes Dr Lexy Andati’s scientific software makes raw space data make sense
Rhodes University December 10, 2025
In a quiet corner of Nairobi, a young girl once sat before her father’s old computer, determined to figure out how people got inside the television. When she finally managed to play a movie with sound but no picture, she was thrilled. The screen stayed black, but it didn’t... Read more
Rhodes University’s first fine art practice-based PhD breaks new ground
Rhodes University November 28, 2025
Rhodes University has marked a milestone in its research journey with the conferral of the institution’s first practice-based PhD in Fine Art, awarded to Dr Raphaela Linders. Her groundbreaking study, titled Heart!❤️3.0: exploring the relationship between memory/loss, (re)presentation and place/lessness through a transnational family’s visual archive, uses creative practice as... Read more
Rhodes University: AI meets African creativity – Universities, industry shape a new digital future
Rhodes University November 27, 2025
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping how the world creates, connects, and does business – and Africa’s creative industries are no exception—at the recent African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) Conference, hosted by Makerere University in Uganda, artists, academics, and innovators gathered to explore how AI can unlock new possibilities for... Read more
Honorary doctorate awarded to acclaimed art activist, educator
Eastern CapeRhodes University February 11, 2025
RECIPIENTMichael Barry, South African art activist and educatorRECOGNISING… social justice, equality, and access to the arts have been the mainstay of his lifelong journey as an artist, activist, and educator.… his extensive work in documenting the histories of marginalised communities, particularly those affected by apartheid’s forced removals, serves as... Read more
World-leading nanotechnology hub launched
Eastern CapeRhodes University December 12, 2024
“WE NEED TO MULTIPLY EXCELLENCE AND STOP CELEBRATING MEDIOCRITY CONSTANTLY.” DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR TEBELLO NYOKONG, A GLOBALLY RECOGNISED EXPERT IN NANOTECHNOLOGY, AT THE OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE STATE-OF-THE-ART TEBELLO NYOKONG INSTITUTE FOR NANOTECHNOLOGY INNOVATION IN MAKHANDA IN DECEMBER 2024. ABOUT THE TEBELLO NYOKONG INSTITUTE OF NANOTECHNOLOGY INNOVATION The R90-million facility,... Read more
In commemorating its 50th anniversary in 2022, Rhodes University’s School of Journalism and Media Studies (JMS) is honouring 50 of its most distinguished alumni across the globe. Seven alumni were honoured at a Gala Dinner hosted by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sizwe Mabizela, at Lagoon Beach Hotel in Cape Town... Read more
Global first as Kota wins ’22 commonwealth short story prize
AchieversEastern CapeRhodes University September 3, 2022
Rhodes University alumnus Kota has been announced as the overall winner of the world’s most prestigious global literary prize, beating off competition from 6,729 entrants worldwide to take the £5,000 prize. Kota is the first writer from Eswatini to win the prize. He is also the first writer from... Read more
Dr Michele Ruiters elected President of Rhodes University Convocation
AchieversEastern CapeGordon Institute of Business ScienceRhodes University February 1, 2022
Rhodes University Alumni have entrusted Dr Michele Ruiters with the role of President of Convocation. She is a senior lecturer at the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) that is associated with the University of Pretoria. Ruiters teaches human and organisational behaviour courses, diversity, equality and inclusion. She is... Read more
Proud alumna puts an innovative spin to 1st virtual National Arts Festival
arts and cultureLatest newsRhodes University November 23, 2020
When President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the start of the national lockdown with effect from 26 March 2020, it meant a lot of industries would be negatively affected. One of the sectors which were hugely affected was entertainment, arts and culture. While many events were cancelled, the organisers of the... Read more
Rhodes University embarks on community psychology project with local schools
Latest newsRhodes University September 28, 2020
When Rhodes University started asking local school principals and management how best to assist them with the additional pressures brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the project team didn’t anticipate what a positive learning experience it would be for everyone involved. “The project really brought together the idea of... Read more
