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This two-year programme is designed for lecturers at Rhodes University to develop their knowledge of higher education as a field of study, enhance their teaching and assessment skills, and gain professional accreditation. It includes four core modules and one elective, with weekly face-to-face sessions and online engagement during teaching terms.
- Who it is for:
- lecturers at Rhodes University
- How to act on it:
- Contact the PGDip (HE) coordinator, Kelly Solomon, via email
The Sound Library provides access to audiovisual materials such as CDs, LPs, cassettes, DVDs, and videos, as well as scores, theory workbooks, hymnals, and reference collections. It also offers study tables, audiovisual facilities, and networked computers for accessing the OPAC, online databases, and electronic resources.
- Who it is for:
- Rhodes University staff, Rhodes University students, local music teachers, and visitors
- How to act on it:
- Visit the Sound Branch Library in Beethoven House on St. Peters Campus to use its facilities and collections
The PPS Wing, an extension to the Alastair Kerr Law Library added in 1999, offers study areas including three group study rooms and space for individual study. It houses primary legal sources like law reports, reference works, and dictionaries.
- Who it is for:
- Rhodes University law students, postgraduate researchers, and visiting scholars
- How to act on it:
- Enter the PPS Wing of the Alastair Kerr Law Library during library hours
The Law Subject Guide is designed to help users find and use legal resources available through the Rhodes Law Library, both in physical and digital formats.
- Who it is for:
- students, researchers, and academics in law at Rhodes University
- How to act on it:
- Visit the Rhodes University Library website and navigate to the Law Subject Guide via the Find Resources section
The Alastair Kerr Law Library has a computer lab with 30 computers and four printers. Students can use these facilities with their printing credits for photocopying, printing, and scanning.
- Who it is for:
- Rhodes University students, especially law students
- How to act on it:
- Use the computer lab and printers located in the Alastair Kerr Law Library using student printing credits
The Engage workbook and related course materials are available for use by tutors as a self-study resource or as a companion to the accredited short course. The materials support reflection, dialogue, and informed practice in tutorial teaching.
- Who it is for:
- tutors and lecturers at Rhodes University
- How to act on it:
- Download or view the Engage workbook and course information through the provided links on the CHERTL webpage
Tutors who have completed the Engage short course share their experiences and insights through audio and video recordings. These reflections provide insight into the impact and value of the course for participants.
- Who it is for:
- potential applicants and current tutors interested in the Engage course
- How to act on it:
- Click on the link to access videos and audio clips of Engage graduates sharing their experiences
Postgraduate students at Rhodes University can deposit their theses and dissertations into the E-Theses & Dissertations repository, making them publicly accessible and preserved for future research.
- Who it is for:
- postgraduate students at Rhodes University
- How to act on it:
- Submit theses through the E-Theses & Dissertations system, available via the library’s online portal.
Users can search for electronic books and digital materials that are available full-text online through the library's catalog and e-book collection.
- Who it is for:
- students at Rhodes University, staff at Rhodes University, researchers affiliated with Rhodes University, members of the Makhanda community
- How to act on it:
- Use the PRIMO Online Catalogue to search for e-books and digital collections
Students, staff, and researchers can search and access a wide range of academic databases through the Rhodes University Library. These include scholarly articles, journals, and research tools.
- Who it is for:
- students at Rhodes University, staff at Rhodes University, researchers affiliated with Rhodes University
- How to act on it:
- Visit the Find Resources page and click on 'Databases A-Z' to browse and access available databases
Students can access past exam papers through the RUConnected platform, which is linked from the library’s Find Resources page.
- Who it is for:
- students at Rhodes University
- How to act on it:
- Go to the 'Past exam papers' section and log in via RUConnected using your university credentials
Prospective PhD candidates in higher education studies can apply to be supervised by Professor Sioux McKenna, who leads the CHERTL PhD programme at Rhodes University and has supervised more than 30 master’s and doctoral students to graduation. She is an NRF C2-rated researcher and has led several national and international projects related to doctoral education.
- Who it is for:
- prospective PhD candidates in higher education studies
- How to act on it:
- Contact Professor Sioux McKenna via her ORCID link or through the Doctoral Programme office at Rhodes University