Rhodes University

Rhodes University is a small, research-intensive public university in Makhanda, Eastern Cape, with a close-knit, postgraduate-oriented character. Its compact campus and rural small-town setting support direct collaboration with government, civil society, and industry, while surrounding conservation areas, farms, and varied field environments provide practical sites for applied research. A technology transfer function, proof-of-concept support, entrepreneurship training, and a university-owned commercialisation vehicle create pathways from research to market. Research is supported by competitive funding from South Africa’s National Research Foundation, the Department of Science and Innovation, and public agencies such as the Water Research Commission, with associated national research institutes extending access to specialised infrastructure and external collaboration.