Rhodes University Faculty of Commerce

A huge Congratulations to our esteemed staff members honored at Rhodes University's Thomas Alty and Vice-Chancellor's Awards Ceremony on July 17, 2024!

1st frame: Miss Wavhudi Ndou - Master of Commerce Taxation (Thomas Alty Award)

2nd frame: Dr. Shafeek Sha - Phd (Thomas Alty Award)

3rd frame: Dr. Alyssa Shawntay Williams - Phd (Thomas Alty Award)

4th frame: Ms. Lebone Thindisa - CATALyst Certificate

5th Frame: Dr. Sandile Phakathi - Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education w/ Distinction (VC Award)

6th Frame: Prof. Ingrid Sieborger - Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education w/ Distinction (VC Award)

On the 24th of July 2024, Professor Bassey Antia delivered the keynote address at the event "Teaching Through Diverse Tongues: Multilingualism in Every Classroom." This event featured the launch of case studies from Rhodes University, which were compiled into a booklet titled "Embedding Multilingualism in the Curriculum - Using Language as a Resource for Teaching and Learning."

These case studies, co-authored by academics from various departments in the university, including our Management and Economics Department, highlight practical approaches to implementing multilingual education. They emphasise leveraging students diverse language skills to enhance teaching and learning. Here are some snaps from the event.

On the evening of 16 July 2024, Rhodes University celebrated the dedication of 64 staff members at a Long-Service Awards ceremony, recognising their collective 1,495 years of service. Among the honourees was our very own Mr. Trevor Amos, who proudly marked his 30th year in the University!

Wishing the best of luck and the best outcome for those who have written and those yet to write! You got this!

Meet the Management Department tutors of 2024! With Dr. A. Williams leading the way as the Course Coordinator for Management 1 and the Tutor Coordinator for the department, we are set for the year ahead.

What an inspiring day! On the 16th of May, our Management 1 class had the honor of hosting Rhodes alumna Tulisa Mondliwa, the visionary founder of AfriKare. Tulisa shared her journey from struggling with finding haircare products to building a successful handmade skincare, hair, and homecare brand. She emphasized the importance of vision, planning, and motivation in business, and showed us that even challenges can be overcome with determination and passion. Thank you, Tulisa, for inspiring us to dream big and work hard! 🌟 AfriKare

Join us on the 16 of May at 16:00pm (SA time) for a seminar by our very own Professor Jen Snowball from Rhodes University. She will present "The Economic Geography of Fashion Design in South Africa," exploring how fashion design drives job creation and economic growth in small and large cities. This event is part of the Creative Economy Seminar Series by the Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre, featuring global research and discussions on creative industries policy. Each session includes a 30-minute presentation followed by a Q&A, chaired by Professor Giorgio Fazio. Click the link below to join the zoom meet! See you there!

https://newcastleuniversity.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__lzkrE6eRZSJFoCf3jASiQ #/registration

Rhodes UniversityEconomics Department recently held a three-day workshop for new Masters and PhD students, led by Professor Meshach Aziakpono. The event, attended by 25 students, focused on imparting key research skills in applied economics and finance, including research design, data analysis, and ethical considerations.

Professor Jen Snowball also emphasized ethical research practices and the practical application of methodologies. A second workshop is planned for July to further enhance students' abilities in literature review and data analysis in preparation for their thesis proposals. Feedback from participants was highly positive, highlighting the workshop's role in building a supportive academic environment and facilitating access to extensive university resources. This initiative reflects Rhodes University's commitment to academic excellence and innovation.

The Rhodes University Commerce Faculty hosted an unforgettable career day at Port Alfred School for learners to explore the endless possibilities in commerce. Joined by their head boy and girl, learners discovered the beauty of Rhodes and the vibrant world of academia. A day of inspiration and aspiration, shaping tomorrow's leaders. #

This is the Rhodes University Postgraduate Diploma (also known as CTA) and Honours in Accounting class out at the Addo Elephant National park for a relaxing day outdoors! These students needed the timeout before their final exams! Did you know that the BCom Accounting, The Postgraduate Diploma and Honours in Accounting, offered by our department of Accounting are ALL SAICA accredited? University Faculty of Commerce

We are thrilled to announce that Prof. Lynette Louw from the Department of Management has been honoured by the World Association for Sustainable Development as one of their pioneering members!

Join us in celebrating this remarkable achievement as the association marks its 20-year anniversary this year! Prof. Louw's dedication to sustainable development has not only made a significant impact on our academic community but has also contributed to the global efforts for a more sustainable future.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Prof. Louw for this well-deserved recognition!

Rhodes University is proud to be a part of the ARUA network and to have one of our researchers co-leading one of the newest ARUA cluster of Research Excellence. Creative Economies: Cultures, Innovation and Sustainability’ is a research cluster of excellence which aims to support the development of more equitable, innovative and sustainable creative economies, in a sector that has been recognised for its potential to contribute up to 10% of global GDP by 2030. Jen Snowball, a professor at Rhodes University’s department of Economics co-leads this cluster together with Duro Oni (University of Lagos) and Roberta Comunian and Eka Ikpe (King’s College London), the Cluster brings together cultural policy organisations and university researchers from across Africa and Europe.

The African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) is a network of universities from different countries and different historical backgrounds, but with a common vision. ARUA aims to enhance research and graduate training in member universities through a number of channels, including the setting up of Centres of Excellence (CoEs) to be hosted by member universities.

Associate Professor Mike Rogan, of the Department of Economics & Economic History at Rhodes University is Happy to be a part of ’s free online course on Decent work and economic growth: Achieving SDG 8! Important research and policy takeaways on informal economy/structural transformation and inclusive growth/developer’s dilemma . The course starts on 2 October 2023. Registrations are now open: https://go.unu.edu/IddJz

Do you dream of a career in ? Look no further than Rhodes University. Apply now at www.ru.ac.za/applying.

Meet Professor Jen Snowball. The new Head of the Economics Department. Jen Snowball has been invited to become a member of the Board of Advisors of the Creative Economy Section of UNCTAD. The primary role of the Board of Advisors is to provide the UNCTAD Creative Economy Section with guidance on the implementation of its mandate given to it by Member States, such as by helping to promote awareness of the Section, its mission, its work and to maximize its impact globally.

She has also been awarded a Global Visiting Fellowship at King's College in London for April and May of 2023. The title of the project is : ‘Creative Economies in Africa: Fashion and Design in South Africa'.