Centre for Higher Education Research, Teaching and Learning - CHERTL

Our very own Ms Nompumelelo Babeli, from the Extended Studies Unit, was selected as a 2026 African Peacebuilding and Developmental Dynamics (APDD) Doctoral Dissertation Completion Fellow.

Are you interested in what universities are for? Who gets access? What forms of knowledge are valued? How higher education is funded? If you’re interested in researching higher education, our structured PhD programme might be for you.

Join us on Zoom on Friday 19 September at 10am (South African time) to find out more. https://zoom.us/meeting/register/3PMYwmXNS2Gv3pOGzmA7Gg #/registration

Visit our programme website to see the 2026 programme and application process. https://www.ru.ac.za/teachingandlearning/highereducationstudies/doctoralprogramme/

Centre for Higher Education Research, Teaching and Learning - CHERTL
Centre for Postgraduate Studies

Happening next week! The Multilingualism Indaba will bring together students, staff, and partners to engage in vibrant dialogue around multilingualism in higher education and implementation strategies adopted by both Rhodes University and Nelson Mandela University.

Centre for Higher Education Research, Teaching and Learning - CHERTL

On September 3, 2025, the colleagues in the CHERTL department came together to celebrate Administrators' Day, honouring Nomfundo, Denise, Lavern, and Adeola. These exceptional individuals play an essential role in the department's operations and overall organisation. Their dedication and hard work contribute significantly to ensuring that everything runs smoothly. We are fortunate and grateful to have them on our team.
By: Nompumelelo Babeli

Multilingualism Matters at Rhodes University Higher Education Insights · Episode

We are HIRING!!!!

Rhodes University - We’re hiring - Associate Professor/ Senior Lecturer in CHERTL We are looking to fill the following vacancy - Associate Professor/ Senior Lecturer in CHERTL

South African learners struggle with reading comprehension: study reveals a gap between policy and classroom practice.
By Dr Tracy Kitchen

South African learners struggle with reading comprehension: study reveals a gap between policy and classroom practice Study finds a gap between policy and textbook that skews literacy test results.