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Rhodes Å·ÖÞ±­×ãÇòÍø_ÍâΧÂòÇòappÍƼö-Ͷע|¹ÙÍø academic inducted into newly-established international information environment panel

Lecturer in Rhodes Å·ÖÞ±­×ãÇòÍø_ÍâΧÂòÇòappÍƼö-Ͷע|¹ÙÍø's School of Journalism & Media Studies, Dr Chikezie Uzuegbunam, has been selected among other international research scientists to join the IPIE, the International Panel on the Information Environment.

Rhodes Å·ÖÞ±­×ãÇòÍø_ÍâΧÂòÇòappÍƼö-Ͷע|¹ÙÍø mourns the sudden passing of respected, award-winning alumnus, Eusebius McKaiser

The Rhodes Å·ÖÞ±­×ãÇòÍø_ÍâΧÂòÇòappÍƼö-Ͷע|¹ÙÍø community, its alumni network in its expanse - far-flung all over the globe - students, and employees of the Å·ÖÞ±­×ãÇòÍø_ÍâΧÂòÇòappÍƼö-Ͷע|¹ÙÍø are in deep mourning over the passing of the respected alumnus, Mr Eusebius McKaiser.

Twenty-seven 9/10ths programme beneficiaries graduate from Rhodes Å·ÖÞ±­×ãÇòÍø_ÍâΧÂòÇòappÍƼö-Ͷע|¹ÙÍø

Twenty-seven (27) students who came through the 9/10ths programme were awarded different qualifications in the recent Rhodes Å·ÖÞ±­×ãÇòÍø_ÍâΧÂòÇòappÍƼö-Ͷע|¹ÙÍø graduation ceremonies held earlier this year. The Å·ÖÞ±­×ãÇòÍø_ÍâΧÂòÇòappÍƼö-Ͷע|¹ÙÍø regards this achievement as confirmation that the programme works incredibly well.

It’s important to rethink the purpose of university education – a philosopher of education explains why

Most philosophers of education or philosophically inclined scholars of education in the past century and a half would agree with the claim that, ideally, education should be the practice of freedom. That is, it ought to cultivate the ability to intelligently decide how we want to shape our lives. The aim of education should be to foster human autonomy.

Professor Justin Jonas receives top Rhodes Å·ÖÞ±­×ãÇòÍø_ÍâΧÂòÇòappÍƼö-Ͷע|¹ÙÍø award for his contribution to Radio Astronomy

Professor Justin Jonas, Professor of Physics and Electronics at the Rhodes Å·ÖÞ±­×ãÇòÍø_ÍâΧÂòÇòappÍƼö-Ͷע|¹ÙÍø Department of Physics and Electronics, gave a lecture following his bestowal of the inaugural esteemed Vice-Chancellor’s Distinguished Award (2020). In attendance were family and friends, students, and the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sizwe Mabizela.

Communities and universities working together to address local challenges

Community Engagement is not a new concept, as it has played a significant role in society over the years. However, its formalisation as a core function of universities is relatively recent. Community engagement helps universities to contribute to the socio-economic development of local communities.

Rhodes Å·ÖÞ±­×ãÇòÍø_ÍâΧÂòÇòappÍƼö-Ͷע|¹ÙÍø hosts Language Resources Audit

Rhodes Å·ÖÞ±­×ãÇòÍø_ÍâΧÂòÇòappÍƼö-Ͷע|¹ÙÍø hosted the first sector-wide Language Resources Audit conducted by the South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLAR) at the Continuing Education Centre this week.

Prof Sioux McKenna wins the 2022 Internationalisation Award

Recognising her exceptional leadership, dedication, and achievements in advancing internationalisation at Rhodes Å·ÖÞ±­×ãÇòÍø_ÍâΧÂòÇòappÍƼö-Ͷע|¹ÙÍø, Professor Sioux McKenna, the Director of the Centre for Postgraduate Studies (CPGS), has been awarded the 2022 Internationalisation Award. Her tireless efforts have strengthened the institution's global presence and significantly contributed to the advancement of knowledge and understanding on a worldwide scale.

The highs and lows of Community Based Participatory Research

On the second day of Rhodes Å·ÖÞ±­×ãÇòÍø_ÍâΧÂòÇòappÍƼö-Ͷע|¹ÙÍø's Community Engagement Learning Symposium at the Amazwi South African Museum of Literature, the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Academic and Student Affairs, Professor ‘Mabokang Monnapula-Mapesela, encouraged attendees to engage in difficult and uncomfortable conversations. She argued that universities must make community engagement an integral part of academics and not simply "a contribution".

Working together to uplift the community

On the evening of 9 May 2023, Rhodes Å·ÖÞ±­×ãÇòÍø_ÍâΧÂòÇòappÍƼö-Ͷע|¹ÙÍø’s Deputy Vice Chancellor of Academic and Student Affairs, Professor ‘Mabokang Monnapula-Mapesela, introduced the 2022 Vice-Chancellor's Distinguished Community Engagement award winners at Amazwi South African Museum of Literature in Makhanda. The winners’ lecture formed part of a three-day Community Engagement Learning Symposium hosted by Rhodes Å·ÖÞ±­×ãÇòÍø_ÍâΧÂòÇòappÍƼö-Ͷע|¹ÙÍø.

Universities are responsible for the well-being of the communities in which they exist

On 09 May 2023, the Rhodes Å·ÖÞ±­×ãÇòÍø_ÍâΧÂòÇòappÍƼö-Ͷע|¹ÙÍø Community Engagement division launched its Community Engagement (CE) Learning Symposium, which included speakers from all over the globe. This was the first of three days of discussions and workshops centred around highlighting, as per the official website, the "developmental and transformative roles of universities" in incorporating CE in their institutions to serve "as a platform to build community-university relationships for the mutual benefit of all those involved in CE, such as students, communities and academics".

Distinguished Professor Nyokong among exceptional scientists elected as Fellows of the Royal Society

Rhodes Å·ÖÞ±­×ãÇòÍø_ÍâΧÂòÇòappÍƼö-Ͷע|¹ÙÍø’s Director of the Institute for Nanotechnology Innovation, Distinguished Professor Tebello Nyokong, has been selected as a Fellow of the Royal Society.

Rhodes Å·ÖÞ±­×ãÇòÍø_ÍâΧÂòÇòappÍƼö-Ͷע|¹ÙÍø appoints retired Advocate Paterson SC as new Ombud

Rhodes Å·ÖÞ±­×ãÇòÍø_ÍâΧÂòÇòappÍƼö-Ͷע|¹ÙÍø has appointed its alumnus and retired advocate, Torquil John Macleod Paterson SC, as the Å·ÖÞ±­×ãÇòÍø_ÍâΧÂòÇòappÍƼö-Ͷע|¹ÙÍø’s new Ombud. He takes over from Advocate Les Roberts.

Rhodes Å·ÖÞ±­×ãÇòÍø_ÍâΧÂòÇòappÍƼö-Ͷע|¹ÙÍø hosts IEASA Director’s Forum and IEASA’s first face-to-face Silver Jubilee celebration

Rhodes Å·ÖÞ±­×ãÇòÍø_ÍâΧÂòÇòappÍƼö-Ͷע|¹ÙÍø’s International Office recently hosted the International Education Association of South Africa’s (IEASA) Director Forum, the advisory body of IEASA. It was the first face-to-face event of the year of IEASA’s silver jubilee.

GADRA graduate spotlight: GADRA’s support and patience see alumnus graduate from Rhodes Å·ÖÞ±­×ãÇòÍø_ÍâΧÂòÇòappÍƼö-Ͷע|¹ÙÍø

The GADRA Matric School, alongside Rhodes Å·ÖÞ±­×ãÇòÍø_ÍâΧÂòÇòappÍƼö-Ͷע|¹ÙÍø, celebrated the graduation of Junaid Denston, a former GADRA student, during the 2023 graduation season.

Rhodes Å·ÖÞ±­×ãÇòÍø_ÍâΧÂòÇòappÍƼö-Ͷע|¹ÙÍø reflects on its contribution to the International Education Association of South Africa during silver jubilee

The International Education Association of South Africa (IEASA), the leading and only national organisation dedicated to higher education internationalisation in South Africa, is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2023.

Pharmacy students awarded and cloaked in white

The Rhodes Å·ÖÞ±­×ãÇòÍø_ÍâΧÂòÇòappÍƼö-Ͷע|¹ÙÍø Pharmacy Department hosted its annual White Coat ceremony to officially welcome new students into the professional world of pharmacy.

Rhodes Å·ÖÞ±­×ãÇòÍø_ÍâΧÂòÇòappÍƼö-Ͷע|¹ÙÍø and Å·ÖÞ±­×ãÇòÍø_ÍâΧÂòÇòappÍƼö-Ͷע|¹ÙÍø of São Paulo embark on knowledge exchange programme

Two students from the Institute of Physics at the Å·ÖÞ±­×ãÇòÍø_ÍâΧÂòÇòappÍƼö-Ͷע|¹ÙÍø of São Paulo, Brazil, are visiting Rhodes Å·ÖÞ±­×ãÇòÍø_ÍâΧÂòÇòappÍƼö-Ͷע|¹ÙÍø on a staff-student exchange programme to learn more about the luminescence properties of natural Brazilian minerals.

PhD candidate and Jazz singer draws on her musical heritage and wins international music award

Rhodes Å·ÖÞ±­×ãÇòÍø_ÍâΧÂòÇòappÍƼö-Ͷע|¹ÙÍø’s Music and Musicology PhD candidate and jazz singer and songwriter, Natalie Rungan, has recently been awarded for her love, dedication, and hard work in music. She won an international Akademia Music Grand Award for her lively and introspective Jazz EP, 'There's A Sound in My Head.' The album was composed as the creative foundation of her PhD. In it, she reflects on her musical journey and the life turns and revelations that made her the artist and teacher she is today.

Artificial Intelligence spells the end of instrumentalist accounts of higher education – CogitAlt Colloquium

Rhodes Å·ÖÞ±­×ãÇòÍø_ÍâΧÂòÇòappÍƼö-Ͷע|¹ÙÍø’s Director of the Centre for Postgraduate Studies, Professor Sioux McKenna, was one of ten panellists comprising academics and Chief Executive Officers of tech companies, at the latest CogitAIt Colloquium. The Colloquium was held on Tuesday, 18 April 2023, and it looked at the applications of emerging technologies in education, research, and training.

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