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Activate

Activate is an independent student newspaper serving the community of Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa. It was established in 1947 as Rhodeo, and during apartheid became an active part of the struggle for freedom of expression as part of the now defunct South African Student Press Union. These days, Activate is committed to informing students about issues relevant to their lives, both on campus and around the African continent. We also seek to entertain our readers with lively reporting and commentary.

Rhodeo

Activate is an independent student newspaper serving the community of Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa. It was established in 1947 as Rhodeo, and during apartheid became an active part of the struggle for freedom of expression as part of the now defunct South African Student Press Union.

Rhodes University Annual Reports

Rhodes Newsletter

The Old Rhodian Union Newsletter keeps in contact with Alumni and informs them of the latest news from Rhodes University. The publication ran from 1951 to 2001, and was subsequently replaced with an electronic newsletter distributed via electronic mail.

Rhodes University College - Calendars (1904-1951)

The collection of Rhodes University Calendars covering the period from 1904 to 1951 provides an invaluable, continuous record of the institution's formative years. This period marks the University's development from its founding as Rhodes University College (RUC) in 1904, through its time as a constituent college of the University of South Africa (from 1918), up to its inauguration as an independent Rhodes University in 1951.

Rhodes University College - Buildings (1904-1951)

🏛️ Rhodes University College - Buildings (1904-1951) This collection provides a detailed visual and documentary record of the architectural and physical development of Rhodes University, spanning its establishment as Rhodes University College in 1904 until its achievement of full university status in 1951. Scope and Content: The materials within this collection offer an essential look at the growth of the institution's physical infrastructure, charting the transformation of a small college into a major South African university. It captures the initial planning, construction, and expansion phases that defined the early campus landscape in Makhanda (Grahamstown). This collection is invaluable for researchers tracing the history of South African architectural trends in the early 20th century, the evolution of campus planning, and the specific material history of Rhodes University. It serves as a visual and textual anchor for understanding the environment in which early Rhodes scholars lived and studied.

Rhodes University College - Staff (1904-1951)

The collection titled Rhodes University College - Staff (1904-1951) provides a concentrated historical record of the personnel—both academic and administrative—who served the institution during its existence as Rhodes University College (RUC). This period, from the college's founding to its transition into an independent university, is critical for understanding its intellectual and operational development.

Rhodes University College - Sports (1904-1951)

This collection, titled Rhodes University College - Sports (1904-1951), is a focused archival resource documenting the history of extracurricular sporting life at Rhodes University during its foundational years as a constituent college. It covers the period from the college's establishment in 1904 through to its attainment of independent university status in 1951.

Rhodes University College - Student Representative Councils & Committees (1904-1951)

This collection provides a rich historical record of Student Representative Councils (SRCs) and various student committees active at Rhodes University College (RUC) between its founding year in 1904 and 1951. The materials document the evolution of student governance, focusing on administrative matters, student welfare, social events, and the relationship between the student body and the College administration. This archive offers valuable insight into the concerns and priorities of students during the first half of the 20th century, capturing a period of significant growth and change for the institution as it transitioned from a College to a full-fledged University in 1951.

Rhodes University College - Students Admission Registers Index (1904-1951)

This collection presents the Students Admission Registers Index for Rhodes University College (RUC), covering the years from its founding in 1904 until 1951. The index serves as a primary access point to the essential student admission data, providing foundational information about every individual enrolled during this period. Researchers can trace patterns in student demographics, geographic origins, and initial fields of study. This collection is a crucial resource for institutional history, biographical research, and understanding the social composition of the RUC student body as the institution developed into Rhodes University.

Rhodes University College - Students and Student Activities (1904-1951)

This diverse collection provides a vivid portrayal of student life, culture, and social engagement at Rhodes University College (RUC) from its inception in 1904 to 1951. The materials encompass a wide array of activities beyond formal studies, including records from student societies, clubs, sporting bodies, cultural groups, and publications (like early student newspapers and yearbooks). It provides rich insights into the daily lives of students, their recreational and intellectual pursuits, and their contributions to the campus and the surrounding community. This collection is an invaluable resource for understanding the non-academic history of RUC and the student experience during this foundational era.

Rhodes University - Annual Reports

The Cory Library for Historical Research at Rhodes University houses the Annual Reports of Rhodes University itself, which are indispensable primary sources for understanding the institution's history and development. These reports, often published by the Registrar's or Vice-Chancellor's office, document key aspects of the University's operations, including academic achievements, administrative changes, financial statements, faculty updates, student statistics, and major institutional projects throughout each academic year. They provide researchers with crucial insights into the evolving structure, priorities, and intellectual life of Rhodes University since its founding, serving as a vital record for historical analysis and strategic institutional study.

Rhodes University - Buildings (1951- )

This collection, housed in the Cory Library for Historical Research, documents the physical expansion and transformation of the Rhodes University campus from the institution's independent inauguration in 1951 to the present day. Following its separation from the University of South Africa in 1951, Rhodes embarked on a significant period of growth, requiring the construction of numerous new academic buildings, residence halls, and administrative facilities.

Rhodes University - Distinguished Persons and Visitors (1951- )

The Rhodes University - Distinguished Persons and Visitors (1951- ) collection, housed in the Cory Library, is a significant part of the Rhodes University Archives. It is a repository of institutional records documenting the formal and notable engagement between the University and prominent individuals—both internal and external—since the institution gained full independence in 1951.

Rhodes University - Political Events (1951- )

This collection preserves the archival record of a pivotal moment in the history of Rhodes University's resistance to Apartheid legislation, specifically the Separate Universities Education Act (Act No. 45 of 1959). This Act was a foundational piece of legislation that formally enforced racial segregation in higher education in South Africa, prohibiting historically "open" universities like Rhodes and the Universities of Cape Town and the Witwatersrand from admitting Black students without government permission.

Rhodes University History Archive