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Visitors can tour the University's experimental aquaculture farm, the International Library of African Music, SAIAB, Botanical Gardens, and affiliated museums such as the Albany Museum and National English Literary Museum.
- Who it is for:
- students, researchers, tourists, academics
- How to act on it:
- Schedule visits through the university’s event management or visitor services.
Addo Elephant National Park, over an hour’s drive from Makhanda, offers unique experiences including the Big Seven (with whales and great white sharks) and five of South Africa’s seven major vegetation zones.
- Who it is for:
- conference delegates, nature enthusiasts
- How to act on it:
- Plan visits through event management services or local travel providers.
Delegates can explore private game reserves within an hour’s drive of Makhanda, including Shamwari, Kariega, Amakhala, Lalibela, Kwandwe, Pumba, and the Kwantu Elephant Sanctuary, offering opportunities to see Africa’s Big Five and other wildlife.
- Who it is for:
- conference delegates, tourists
- How to act on it:
- Arrange visits through event management services or local tour operators in Makhanda.
Short videos about postgraduate study spaces at Rhodes University are available for viewing, offering insights into the facilities and environment designed for postgraduate research and learning.
- Who it is for:
- postgraduate students and staff at Rhodes University
- How to act on it:
- Go to the 'Postgraduate Spaces' section on the webpage to watch the videos
You can watch videos from Rhodes University's Centre for Postgraduate Studies on their official YouTube channel, including recordings of past workshops and content on postgraduate spaces and environments.
- Who it is for:
- postgraduate students and staff at Rhodes University
- How to act on it:
- Visit the CPGS YouTube channel via the link provided on the webpage
Rhodes University is running a project to improve the institutional environment for postgraduate study, which may involve collaboration opportunities for students and staff interested in shaping academic spaces.
- Who it is for:
- postgraduate students, researchers, and staff at Rhodes University
- How to act on it:
- Contact the Postgraduate Financial Aid Offices or the Centre for Postgraduate Studies for more information on participation
You can view recordings of previous workshops hosted by Rhodes University’s Centre for Postgraduate Studies, which are available online for postgraduate students and researchers.
- Who it is for:
- postgraduate students and researchers at Rhodes University
- How to act on it:
- Navigate to the 'Past Workshops' section on the webpage to access archived videos
International staff already residing in South Africa must apply to change the conditions or status of their current temporary residence permit if they are to take up employment at Rhodes University. This application must be submitted to the Department of Home Affairs.
- Who it is for:
- international staff already in South Africa on a valid temporary residence permit
- How to act on it:
- Lodge an application for change of conditions and/or status at the Department of Home Affairs
International individuals intending to work in South Africa for less than six months must apply for a permit to take up employment at a South African Embassy, High Commission, or Consulate before entering the country, even if they are visa-exempt.
- Who it is for:
- international visitors with appointments of less than 6 months
- How to act on it:
- Apply at a South African Embassy, High Commission, or Consulate prior to entry into the Republic
Conferences can be scheduled during the winter vacation to coincide with the National Festival of the Arts, allowing delegates to enjoy drama, dance, and music performances in the evenings.
- Who it is for:
- conference delegates attending during winter
- How to act on it:
- Schedule a conference around the dates of the National Festival of the Arts, typically in mid-winter.
Rhodes University offers comprehensive event management services for conferences and seminars, including audio visual equipment, computer and internet access, entertainment, exhibition support, finance and conference administration, flower arrangements, marketing materials, registration, transport, venues, accommodation, and catering.
- Who it is for:
- conference organisers and event planners
- How to act on it:
- Contact the Rhodes University Conferences office via the provided contact details or website for booking and coordination.
Visitors to Rhodes University can explore attractions such as the experimental aquaculture farm, the International Library of African Music, SAIAB, the Botanical Gardens, and several affiliate museums including the Albany Museum, the National English Literary Museum, and the Observatory Museum.
- Who it is for:
- tourists, conference delegates, and academic visitors
- How to act on it:
- Visit the sites directly during open hours; information may be obtained via the university’s visitor services.