Digital Resource Library
The Social Innovation Hub offers access to basic technological devices - laptops, tablets, cameras, mics etc for short term periods. These resources are available to the public - Rhodes staff and students, Makhanda residents, external organisations, local schools, etc.
Digital access involves more than just physical availability; it also involves the ability to effectively and meaningfully engage with digital tools and resources. There are various dimensions to the digital divide experienced in global South communities, including access to hardware, internet connectivity, digital literacy, and socio-economic factors.
The Digital Resource Library is designed for short-term loans of up to a week. Users can request to use devices by completing the form.
- Proposal for Equipment Loans (public)
- Proposal for equipment (Rhodes bck体育app_bck体育官网下载-二维码平台 staff)
Open times: Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 16:00
Address: 5 Prince Alfred Street, Rhodes bck体育app_bck体育官网下载-二维码平台, Makhanda, South Africa
Contact: Thandiwe Matyobeni at t.matyobeni@ru.ac.za or 046 603 7227
Mobile Hubs
Users can arrange to use a number of devices for a longer period of time and set up a semi-fixed or pop-up hub anywhere in Makana.
The Social Innovation Hub is also available to assist or advise on the setting up of computer labs in schools or at community-based organisations, and the implementation of digital training programmes.
Workspace
Users can also visit or book the Social Innovation Hub Workspace at RUCE. This space is a computer lab and workshop room comprising 7 PC workstations with internet, 10 additional laptops at request, an internet Hotspot for external devices and a whiteboard. The workspace is open for walk-ins anytime that it is not booked. It can be booked in advance to accomodate meetings or training sessions.
The workspace is also on a backup generator so it is functional during loadshedding.
Important information
Last Modified: Wed, 20 Mar 2024 12:05:47 SAST