HQ Function

The main campus serves as the primary center for teaching, research, student accommodation, administration, and community engagement activities of Rhodes University.

Notable Features:

Historic colonial-style architecture including the Drostdy Arch and Clock Tower, extensive libraries (e.g., main library, Cory Library for African Studies), Eden Grove complex, various faculty buildings, research institutes (e.g., ISER, SAIAB-affiliated), modern science facilities, botanical gardens, and comprehensive sports grounds.

Work Culture:

The academic and work culture at Rhodes University emphasizes intellectual rigor, critical inquiry, collegiality, and a commitment to social responsibility. It fosters a close-knit community environment for both students and staff, with a focus on academic freedom and debate.

HQ Significance:

The campus is significant as the heart of one of South Africa's oldest and most respected universities, contributing substantially to the country's intellectual, cultural, and economic development. It is a major landmark in Makhanda and a hub for academic and research excellence.

Values Reflected in HQ: The architecture and layout reflect a commitment to academic tradition and excellence (Oxbridge-inspired quadrangles), heritage preservation, intellectual community, and increasingly, sustainability and inclusivity in newer developments.

Location:

Rhodes University fosters a global presence through a diverse international student body, numerous international research collaborations, student and staff exchange programs with universities worldwide, and a widespread network of alumni across the globe. The university actively participates in international academic networks and partnerships, contributing to global knowledge production and cross-cultural understanding.

Street Address:

Lucas Avenue, Makhanda, 6140

City:

Makhanda (Grahamstown)

State/Province:

Eastern Cape

Country:

South Africa