Decolonialism rhymes with multilingualism
ArchivesLatest newsMust-ReadRhodes University September 12, 2018
Rhodes University’s language policy is based on the principles of ‘promoting multilingualism and the intellectualisation of African languages’. However, the language of teaching and learning in the University is English. This can constrain the process of learning for those who are not provisioned in it. To overlap a conversation... Read more
Rhodes University’s first Physical Theatre Company tours Cape Town
ArchivesLatest newsMust-ReadRhodes University September 7, 2018
The First Physical Theatre Company, an affiliated project of Rhodes University’s Drama Department, will be showcasing two performances ahead of a tour to Cape Town. Athina Vahla, an international choreographer, based in England and Greece, is currently visiting Rhodes University for a teaching and learning engagement with participating third-year... Read more
By Sphumelele Ndlovu, Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies student A well-attended roundtable discussion, comprised of women in science, took place at Rhodes University, where women from different disciplines addressed the science position in the developing world, and how best to prepare for the future. The room represented... Read more
Rhodes University student wins two illustrious awards
AchieversArchivesMust-ReadRhodes University August 27, 2018
Zakeera Docrat, a full-time registered doctoral student in African Language Studies in the School of Languages and Literatures at Rhodes University, recently won two esteemed awards, including a Women in Science Award for the DST-Albertina Sisulu Doctoral Fellowship: Humanities and Social Sciences. In July, Docrat’s MA thesis was recognised... Read more
Bright young Rhodes chemistry student awarded famed Fulbright scholarship
ArchivesLatest newsMust-ReadRhodes University August 17, 2018
Zweli Hlatshwayo has been awarded the Fulbright Foreign Student Scholarship to study the Chemistry PhD programme at Ohio State University as of August 2018 with full funding. Mr Hlatshwayo has been a tremendous inspiration to his family, fellow students, lecturers and supervisors throughout his academic career thus far. Born... Read more
Rhodes Student leaders to be invited to hearings
ArchivesLatest newsMust-ReadRhodes University August 13, 2018
The decision was taken in light of the need to hear all voices on the quality of action by law-enforcement agencies in dealing with gender-based violence complaints The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Mr Francois Beukman, said that Rhodes University student leaders will be invited to attend... Read more
Rhodes University celebrates three African Reproductive Justice Champions
ArchivesLatest newsRhodes University July 27, 2018
Rhodes University recently commended three African reproductive justice champions during the Abortion and Reproductive Justice: The Unfinished Revolution III conference held on campus during 8-12 July 2018, and hosted by the Critical Studies in Sexualities and Reproduction (CSSR) research unit and partners. Three exceptional individuals received a Champion Award... Read more
Rhodes University Law Faculty alumnus receives prestigious Fulbright Scholarship
ArchivesLatest newsRhodes University July 26, 2018
The Rhodes University Faculty of Law has the pleasure of celebrating the award of the US Fulbright Foreign Student Program Scholarship to its alumnus and former Andrew W Mellon Lecturer, Mr Tladi Marumo. The Fulbright Program, founded in 1946, is the flagship international education exchange programme sponsored by the... Read more
Award-winning student director tackles another bold play at Student Theatre Festival
ArchivesLatest newsRhodes University July 5, 2018
Winner of the 2017 Student Theatre Award for Best Original Work, Mmatumisang Motsisi and Winner of the Best Stage Manager Award, Manoko Tlhako, will be putting on another hard-hitting and combative play at this year’s National Arts Festival. The Student Theatre Festival is the student section of the National... Read more
Gavin Krastin and the First Physical Theatre Company put on yet another illuminating performance
ArchivesLatest newsRhodes University July 3, 2018
Known for his experimental performances that are full of beauty yet hard-hitting, Rhodes University’s Gavin Krastin, in association with First Physical Theatre Company, will be premiering his latest piece, Yet to be determined, at this year’s National Arts Festival between 05-07 July at the Nun’s Chapel. “My latest exploration is... Read more
