#OctGrad2024 | Recording one's memories are important during occasions such as this - which is why like to make sure we surround our venues with pops of colour! Don''t forget to swing by the clocktower tonight ; the purple lights will be turned on around 6pm and we can all enjoy

#OctGrad2024 | As another eventful graduation comes to an end, we have one last message for our October graduates: your photographs are ready to view and order! Moments captured include capping, hooding and poses with loved ones. Have a look here: photofrog.co.za/buy/4y4nn #RU120

Media Invitation Join Rhodes University’s School of Journalism and Media Studies, in partnership with the South African National Editors' Forum, for the official launch of the Makhanda Declaration — a bold call to revitalise journalism in South Africa.

Rochelle de Kock Reggy Moalusi Hopewell Radebe Sbu Ngalwa Nwabisa Makunga Theme: Renewing our Commitment to the Endurance and Success of Journalism in South Africa. Date: 18 October 2024 Venue: Rhodes JMS and Zoom Time: 11am to 13:00pm RSVP for link: [email protected]

ICYMI: Experienced journalists worldwide can apply to join two new journalism labs at the Newmark J-School. Explore journalistic possibilities for generative AI and help shape the conversation around this emerging technology. 🗓 Deadline: Oct 18. Details: t.ly/HTZmV

📰 Rhodes JMS & SANEF are launching the Makhanda Declaration to renew the future of journalism in 🇿🇦! Join the conversation on 18 Oct, 11AM-1PM (Hybrid). RSVP for Zoom link: [email protected] #MakhandaDeclaration #MediaFreedomDay

On 18 Oct, join the launch of the Makhanda Declaration – a call to secure journalism’s future in 🇿🇦. 🗨️ “The Declaration revisits the Windhoek Declaration of 1991, crafted to promote journalism in Africa.” 🔗 Read more: sanef.org.za/rhodes-univers… #MakhandaDeclaration #BlackWednesday

🗨️ “The Declaration sets 11 clear goals for the future of journalism, including investing in it as a public good & ensuring news media are financially sustainable.” Let’s discuss the future of journalism on 18 Oct! 🔗 sanef.org.za/rhodes-univers… #MakhandaDeclaration #MediaFreedom

[LIVE]: Makhanda Declaration sparks vital conversations on journalism's future In partnership with the Eastern Cape office of the South African National Editors’ Forum, Rhodes JMS is hosting a webinar to officially launch the Makhanda Declaration — a bold call to revitalise

This month's newsletter casts a spotlight on Somali Media Women Association (SOMWA), reports on the launch of the Makhanda Declaration at Rhodes JMS, University of Dar es Salaam's new journalism curriculum, new publications, opportunities and more. Read and share: bit.ly/4fBjC7G

#DistinguishedAlumniAwards | For his long-term contribution to financial journalism across mixed media, we are honouring Bruce Whitfield with a Distinguished Alumni Award. Bruce graduated top of his Film and Television class at Rhodes University in 1992 with a BJourn and was

📢 New! The #PDMM is back online, with 4 full scholarships available! Study media management from anywhere! Apply by Nov 30.

It’s CLOSING DAY! 🎉 Thank you for letting us share your stories this year. To all staff & students, enjoy a well-deserved break and a festive season filled with joy! We are still live for a while so don't hesitate to tag us! 🌟 #RhodesJMS

New Publication ⚠️ "Youth and the pandemic: #health information imaginaries and practices while navigating Covid-19 in Nigeria" in Frontiers by #HUMATeam Alumni Chikezie Uzuegbunam based on his Carnegie Corporation of New York funded research at HUMA. On open access: frontiersin.org/journals/commu…

🚀 Future journalist? Filmmaker? Media strategist? Explore all things storytelling with JMS at Rhodes University! 📝🎥🎙 Join our JMS Orientation Session on 4 Feb (08h45, Barratt 1) and take a tour of the African Media Matrix (3-7 Feb, 12h30 - 14h00) during O-Week! 🏛✨ #JMS2025

Calling all JMS alumni! 🏛️✨ Help us capture 50 years of history by sharing your photos from your time at JMS! #JMS50Years #RhodesJMS #Storytellers #AlumniMemories

JMS Grads, it's time to celebrate! 🎓🥂 Join us at the JMS Grad Cocktail Party on April 4 at 17h00 in the AMM. Bring your family & let’s toast to your success! 🎉 📩 RSVP by March 26: [email protected] #JMSGrad2025 #CelebrateSuccess #ProudMoment