Rhodes University Graduation ceremony on Friday, 6th April 1979, at 8 p.m., in the 1820 Settlers National Monument
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Title
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Rhodes University Graduation ceremony on Friday, 6th April 1979, at 8 p.m., in the 1820 Settlers National Monument
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Creator
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Rhodes University
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Date
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1979/04/06
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Abstract
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This digitised archival document records the Rhodes University graduation ceremony held on Friday, 6 April 1979, at the 1820 Settlers National Monument. The ten-page programme identifies university officeholders, outlines the ceremonial proceedings and lists graduates across the Faculties of Science, Commerce, Social Science and Law, including qualifications in computer science, mathematics, chemistry, geology, pharmacy, accounting, economics, social work and law. Postgraduate research covers diverse subjects, including South African medicinal plants, insect biology, marine ecology, mineralogy, geological formations in the Eastern Cape, computer-controlled systems, pharmaceutical sciences and rainfall-runoff modelling. Notable research includes studies of the Swartkops Estuary, semi-arid catchments near Grahamstown and the utilisation of East London Harbour in South African import and export trade. The programme also records diplomas and certificates in social work, personnel management, secretarial practice and accountancy, alongside an extensive list of scholarships, bursaries and academic prizes awarded for work completed in 1978. Of particular regional and historical significance is the Ernest Oppenheimer Trust Scholarship for 1820 Settler and Eastern Cape history. As a primary historical source, the programme preserves graduate achievements, research priorities and academic awards, providing valuable evidence of Rhodes University’s institutional development and scholarly activities in the late 1970s, while supporting biographical, genealogical and regional historical research.
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Subject
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Rhodes University
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Graduation ceremonies
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Academic ceremonies
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Format
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application/pdf
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Language
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English
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Type
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text
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Extent
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10 pages
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Rights
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Rhodes University
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Is Part Of
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Rhodes University Graduation Programmes
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Genre
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Graduation program
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Publisher
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Rhodes University, Office of the Registrar
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Location
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Cory Library and Archives
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Location - Shelf Locator
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Box 1, C3
