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"Community engagement is not a once-off act, not charity, but a way of life." With these closing words, Vice-Chancellor Professor Sizwe Mabizela captured the spirit of Rhodes University's 14th Annual Community Engagement (RUCE) Awards. The ceremony was not simply an evening of recognition but a powerful reminder that Rhodes University belongs to Makhanda and that its strength comes from walking alongside communities to bring lasting change.

When Tatenda Chatikobo began his PhD at Rhodes University’s School of Journalism and Media Studies, he didn’t set out to indict the digital revolution. Like many, he had witnessed the optimism that surrounded bringing technology to underserved areas. But as his research deepened, he uncovered a more complicated reality – one that challenged the dominant narrative of digital empowerment and raised uncomfortable questions about who truly benefits from technology in the Global South.

When conservation scientist and philanthropist, Sauleha Rajak walked into the forests of KwaZulu-Natal, she wasn’t just collecting data – she was listening to stories. Some were told in whispers of reverence for ancestral spirits, others in quiet concern over disappearing traditions. “By respecting, learning and immersing myself in the culture,” she reflects, “I came to appreciate the value of co-existence, cultural diversity and building meaningful relationships.”

DigitalCampus, powered by LRMG, has joined forces with Rhodes Business School to provide high-impact, occupationally relevant learning experiences that address the dynamic needs of African businesses and professionals.

The Rural Fisheries Programme, a developmental unit within the Rhodes University’s Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries Science (DIFS) has received Technical Recognition from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations for its contribution to sustainable aquatic food systems.

When Namibia’s Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts & Culture, the Honourable Sanet Steenkamp, walks across the stage at Rhodes University’s Spring Graduation today, 10 October 2025, to receive her PhD, she will embody the enduring success of a partnership that has transformed education in Namibia for more than two decades.

In a world awash with data, algorithms, and unpredictable outcomes, how we deal with uncertainty has become one of the defining questions of our time. Every weather forecast, medical test, or policy decision rests on probabilities – but what do those probabilities really mean? That was the challenge posed by Professor Lizanne Raubenheimer from the Department of Statistics at Rhodes University in her inaugural lecture.

Most people picture a pharmacist in one setting only – behind a counter, counting pills and dispensing advice. Pharmacy Day 2025 at Rhodes University proved how much broader that picture really is.

Rhodes University is preparing for a landmark postgraduate graduation ceremony on Friday, 10 October, which will be presided over for the first time by the University’s newly appointed Chancellor, Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga. The ceremony will not only celebrate the achievements of Master's and Doctoral graduands but will also honour a globally renowned concert pianist and academic, alongside distinguished international guests.

“Universities often blame students for being disengaged, but what if the real problem lies in how we teach?” This was the provocative question posed by Professor Jonathan Jansen of Stellenbosch University during his recent seminar at Rhodes University’s First Principles: Higher Education Seminar Series. Far from a dry academic talk, the seminar offered a bold and deeply human vision for the future of education in South Africa.

The 10th of September marked World Suicide Prevention Day, with September being marked as suicide prevention month worldwide. In light of this, one of Rhodes University’s initiatives was a powerful collaboration between its Drama Department and Counselling Centre, which reminded the community that healing begins with stories.

When WordFest returned to Makhanda on 19–20 September 2025, it brought with it a chorus of memory and hope, voiced in various languages. For many in the audience, it felt like a homecoming. A festival that had almost vanished was back, carrying the spirit of its founder, the late Professor Chris Mann, and the promise of new beginnings.

The future of higher education in South Africa rests with scholars who are bold, collaborative, and committed to communities of care. Rhodes University recently hosted a celebratory send-off colloquium, bringing together academics, scholars, and higher education leaders to acknowledge the achievements of participants in national collaborative initiatives under the University Capacity Development Programme (UCDP).

As South Africans celebrate Heritage Month, attention often turns to food, music, and traditional dress - the colourful symbols of culture. But beneath these celebrations lies an important question: how can heritage be a tool for transformation, and how can we ensure that all voices in our country are heard and recognised?

Rhodes University is proud to announce the unanimous election of Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga as the new Chancellor of the University with effect from 10 October this year.

Rhodes University’s Centre for Postgraduate Studies (CPGS) ushered in two days of vibrant intellectual exchange during its annual postgraduate and postdoctoral conference on 12–13 September 2025. This year’s theme, “Reimagining Research Futures Ten Years After #MustFall – Local and Global Shifts,” sparked rich dialogue and reflection on the enduring legacy of the #MustFall movements. A decade later, participants revisited their transformative impact on research, equity, and knowledge production while engaging with evolving global political landscapes. The conference underscored the strategic imperative to pursue inclusive, responsive, and socially impactful research, ensuring that the lessons of #MustFall continue to shape scholarship both locally and globally.

When Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) Commissioner and Rhodes University alumnus Unathi Kamlana rose to deliver the 11th Archbishop Thabo Makgoba Development Trust Annual Lecture, he did not begin with markets or policy. He began with values.

Rhodes University condemns the ongoing atrocities of the Israeli government against the people of Gaza. The relentless bombardment, the destruction of homes, schools, universities and other tertiary institutions, hospitals, and vital infrastructure, and the deliberate deprivation of food, water, electricity and medical aid are unconscionable crimes against humanity.

The announcement of the Sasol New Signatures award winners is a defining moment in the South African arts calendar, an annual demonstration of the nation's burgeoning creative talent. The Rhodes University Fine Art Department is celebrating a historic achievement this year. Two of its students from the Fine Art Practice program, specialising in Sculpture, were recognised for their ground-breaking work. It is worth noting that the Main Fine Art building is a gracious historic structure with the distinction of being the first purpose-built art school in the country.

bbin宝盈集团 the Arts comes with unique challenges. Across South Africa, countless talented students brim with creative passion, yet opportunities to fund their education remain scarce. Unlike fields such as commerce or the sciences, where structured bursaries are more readily available, Arts students often stand on the margins – making every award, every act of support, all the more life-changing.