Rhodes alumnus awarded partial UNICAF Global Scholarship bursary
AchieversArchivesRhodes University June 14, 2018
Recent Bachelor of Social Science graduate and Rhodes University alumnus Kihara Muchiri, has been awarded a prestigious UNICAF Global Scholarship to undertake a postgraduate degree at the University of Nicosia. Originally from Kenya, Muchiri was determined to further his studies in South Africa, despite having to leave his home... Read more
Rhodes alumna gains coveted Skye Foundation scholarship
ArchivesLatest newsRhodes University June 13, 2018
Rhodes University alumna Joanna Pickering was recently awarded the prestigious Skye Foundation scholarship to complete her second master’s degree in Human Rights and Humanitarian Action at the Paris School of International Affairs, a graduate school within The Paris Institute of Political Studies (Sciences Po), in Paris, France. Pickering, who... Read more
Research Week to highlight international research trends and digital
ArchivesLatest newsResearchRhodes University May 8, 2018
The Rhodes University Library in collaboration with the Research Office will be hosting Research Week between 7and 11 May. This year’s theme, “In support of Emerging African Academics and Researchers”, will continue the annual event’s tradition of presenting a personal roadmap to guide emerging researchers on their academic journey.... Read more
Timelessly phenomenal, our own Prof Tebello Nyokong
AchieversArchivesRhodes University April 26, 2018
When Maya Angelou wrote her poem Phenomenal Woman, she had women such as Rhodes University’s Distinguished Professor Tebello Nyokong in mind. Not only is she a gem to the science industry, but to South Africa as a whole. Hailing from Lesotho, Prof Nyokong continues to be a true inspiration to everyone.... Read more
Rhodes to co-host first forensic linguistics conference in Southern Africa
ArchivesLatest newsRhodes University April 18, 2018
A first for Southern Africa, the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, in affiliation with Rhodes University, the University of South Africa, and University Eduardo Mondlane, will be hosting the International Association of Forensic Linguists (IAFL) conference from 16-17 April 2018 at Lagoon Beach Hotel in Milnerton, Cape Town. The... Read more
Limerick exchange student attains MCom from Rhodes
AchieversArchivesRhodes University April 17, 2018
Edward Horn received his MCom from Rhodes University last week after a three and a half-month stint at Kemmy Business School of Limerick University in Ireland. Horn, who is originally from Wellington, Western Cape, found that the months he spent in Ireland helped him get his MCom degree. By... Read more
Six exceptional individuals to be conferred with Honorary Doctorates by Rhodes University
AchieversMust-ReadRhodes University March 28, 2018
Justice Dikgang Moseneke, acclaimed authors, Dr Sindiwe Magona and Prof Peter Mtuze among six exceptional individuals to be conferred with Honorary Doctorates by Rhodes University. At its 114th graduation scheduled for April 5 – 7, Rhodes University will bestow six eminent South Africans with the highest honour in recognition for... Read more
The Rhodes Community Engagement Division has launched a podcast series aimed at bringing to life the many ways in which the university interacts with communities around it. Called Engagement in Action, the series kicks off with the Environmental Learning Research Centre’s Amanzi for Food project. Forthcoming episodes will feature,... Read more
Rhodes entrepreneurs qualify for the next leg of Hultz prize
AchieversRhodes University March 2, 2018
In his maiden State of the Nation address as president of South Africa, Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa promised a healthy investment into agriculture and small businesses during his term. Agriculture made the largest contribution, by a significant margin, to the improved growth of the South African economy in the last... Read more
Fine Art student exhibits at prestigious Joburg Gallery
AchieversMust-ReadRhodes University March 1, 2018
Fine Art master’s student Wallen Mapondera is on track in his meteoric rise to international recognition in the art circles. Born in Zimbabwe, the 33-year-old is currently exhibiting a body of work titled Samusha Weiri Dongo at the prestigious SMAC Gallery in Johannesburg from 1 – 24 February 2018. This is... Read more
