Diversity Times welcomes you to a blog for the students, by the students. We aim to give a comprehensive outlook on what it means to live here at Rhodes University and what it means to be a student at Rhodes. Here on Diversity Times, you’ll have all the information regarding the student life, life around Makhanda, what is happening with our water and so much more. Below is a video that briefly explains who we are along with a bunch of stand out pieces we think are the perfect starting point for exploring this place we now call home.
Looking to get more info on who we are? This video and the ‘Meet the Writers’ page has you covered!
Interested in the student life at Rhodes? We have you covered!
Are First Years Thrown Headfirst?
It has been three months since the doors of Rhodes University has opened its doors and in those three months, the aura of anxiety and stress amongst the first year students has increased greatly. The harrowing pressure of the workload university has placed a strain on the mental health of many first-year students. Read More…
Rhodes University can be a confusing place sometimes… We’ll help you sort through it!
Oppidan Bus Hits a Roadblock.
The Oppidan Bus that transports students from ‘digs’ to campus may be in a dire situation. What impact will this have on Rhodes University and the students currently residing off of campus? Read more…
Looking at the broad spectrum of Makhanda? Here are some articles to help you figure out our weird and wonderful town.
Water and Drought: Why Should We Care?
In 2018 the City of Cape Town experienced a period of severe water shortage and was essentially declared a site of national disaster. But while the country’s eyes were trained on the Cape Town, the neighbouring Eastern Cape had quietly been barreling headlong into crisis. Read more…
Looking to get to know the team behind the Diversity Times? Here are little glimpses into the lives of our writers!
Angelique Alberts
The sun reflects off of her all natural hair that sits like a halo above her head. Despite the halo-like appearance of her hair, Angelique has a strong distaste for the nickname ‘Angel’. “It’s Angelique, not Angel” she states in a very matter-of-fact manner. Read More…
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