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Distinguished Professor Tebello Nyokong and the legacy of knowledge creation
4+ hour, 42+ min ago (548+ words) When Professor Janice Limson, Director of the Rhodes University Biotechnology Innovation Centre (RUBIC) and SARCh I Chair in Biotechnology Innovation and Engagement, opened the conversation on Science, Research and Postgraduate Supervision, she began not with theory or milestones, but with…...
Peeking behind the AI curtain to understand the unexplainable
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (976+ words) When artificial intelligence (AI) recognises a face, reads a medical scan or makes decisions, it often does so in ways that even its creators say they cannot fully explain. But for Rhodes University MSc Applied Mathematics graduate Georgina Fiorentinos, that…...
How a newspaper headline sparked research into recycling's role in reducing poverty in the Eastern Cape
1+ week, 14+ hour ago (811+ words) A newspaper headline about a dumping site near a school was not meant to change anyone's life " but for Rhodes University MSc in Environmental Sciences graduate Khangelani Dlamini, it did. "I remember seeing a headline about a large waste dump near…...
Rhodes University Chamber Choir Makes History in Cape Town: African Premiere of Misatango Marks Milestone for South African Choral Music
2+ week, 10+ hour ago (303+ words) By: Mo Senne (Senior Communications Officer) The historic Cape Town City Hall became the epicentre of choral innovation as the Choral Celebration Network Foundation (CCNF) hosted its annual Mzansi Conductors Convention. This flagship initiative brought together a prestigious assembly of…...
[#RUGrad2026] From the Front Desk to the Finish Line: How Athenkosi Mpotulo Reclaimed His Future
2+ week, 21+ hour ago (383+ words) "I must deeply emphasise the profound impact of the University's support staff, whose constant encouragement, understanding, and practical assistance kept me going". - Athenkosi Mpotulo By: Mo Senne (Senior Communications Officer) The path to academic success is rarely a straight line,…...
[Isivivane Inspiration] From Hurdles to Destiny: Masego's Journey Toward a Generational Legacy
2+ week, 1+ day ago (158+ words) The funding served as a life raft, covering Masego's tuition, accommodation, and books, allowing him to finally breathe and focus on his Honours without the looming shadow of mounting debt. "So much went my way when the funding arrived," he…...
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2+ week, 1+ day ago (17+ words) [#RUGrad2026] From GMS Student to GADRA Manager: Phelela Hulu's Journey of Turning Challenges into Growth'Rhodes University...
From Centenary Pavers to a R100k Milestone: The 1st Del & Doreen Gillam Postgraduate Awards Actioned for 2026
2+ week, 1+ day ago (285+ words) Del & Doreen Gillam By: Mo Senne (Senior Communications Officer) With the Del and Doreen Gillam Postgraduate Award fund now approaching R100 000, the inaugural prizes are finally being actioned for the next generation of scholars. It celebrates a family legacy that has…...
Investigative journalist Jeff Wicks challenges Rhodes University students to keep asking the questions that power fears
2+ week, 1+ day ago (508+ words) Speaking to students preparing to enter the profession, Wicks traced the realities behind what he described as a "shadow state, a network of criminal interests operating inside public systems and sustained by silence. His message was clear. Journalism remains one…...
[#RUGrad2026] Beyond the Gown: How the Rhodes University SRC is Turning Graduation into a Legacy of Leadership and Service
2+ week, 2+ day ago (704+ words) By: Mo Senne (Senior Communications Officer) The journey through Rhodes University is more than just a path toward a degree; it is a profound process of transformation, leadership, and community impact. For members of the Student Representative Council (SRC), the…...