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Local scholarship offers student opportunities

Central University of Technology Free State Northern Cape Scholarships Sol Plaatje University University of the Free State September 30, 2022

Currently, five students in the Northern Cape’s Sol Plaatje municipal area are benefiting from a local scholarship programme that offers an opportunity to study at recognised universities and earn accredited bachelor’s degrees. Two of the students are due to obtain their undergraduate degrees at the end of 2022. Launched... Read more

Disrupting the harmful ‘strong black woman’ narrative

Free State University of the Free State August 29, 2022

Opinion article by Nombulelo Shange, Lecturer in the Department of Sociology at the University of the Free State and Chairperson of the University of the Free State Womxn’s Forum The idea of the ‘strong black woman’ is a source of pride for many of us. It makes us feel... Read more

Qwaqwa student Jabulani Mabuza – a master of his time

Achievers Free State University of the Free State August 25, 2022

When it is becoming fashionable for high-tech smartwatches and fitness gadgets to adorn your wrist, there will always be room for a classic timepiece. Wristwatches in particular tell a different story to people of all social classes, and for Qwaqwa student Jabulani Mabuza, the process of making different watches... Read more

UFS alumna, council member honoured by US bar

Free State University of the Free State July 12, 2022

Leah Molatseli – alumna and Council member of the University of the Free State (UFS) – is the first African woman to be recognised by the American Bar Association in its list of Women of Legal Tech for her contribution and influence in the legal tech industry. A commitment... Read more

Call to facilitate research on Southern African mountain biodiversity

Eastern Cape Free State University of the Free State June 6, 2022

Maloti-Drakensberg is slap-bang in the middle of the Eastern Great Escarpment, which runs from the Eastern Cape, through Lesotho, right up to Limpopo and into Zimbabwe and adjacent Mozambique. This elevated mountain region has a profound effect on our weather systems, triggering warm Indian Ocean air to fall as... Read more

Prof Philippe Burger appointed as Dean: Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at UFS

Achievers Free State Latest news University of the Free State November 30, 2021

The Council of the University of the Free State (UFS) approved the appointment of Prof Philippe Burger as Dean of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences for a five-year term during its quarterly virtual meeting on 26 November 2021. He is Pro-Vice-Chancellor: Poverty, Inequality and Economic Development, as... Read more

UFS to establish one of the most advanced Pharmacology research and development laboratories

Free State Latest news University of the Free State October 21, 2021

The Department of Pharmacology at the University of the Free State (UFS) will establish one of the most advanced modern Pharmacology GLP-accredited research and development laboratories in the country, and possibly in the region, after receiving a grant of R58 million. Prof Motlalepula Matsabisa, Director of Pharmacology, has received... Read more

Dr Udesh Pillay appointed as Director of UFS Business School

Achievers Free State Latest news University of the Free State October 15, 2021

The University of the Free State (UFS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Udesh Pillay as Director of the UFS Business School. Dr Pillay was formerly Group Executive and Portfolio Head: Research, Innovation, and Built Environment Studies at the South African Local Government Association (SALGA). He previously... Read more

UFS crowned 2021 Varsity Netball champions

Free State Latest news University of the Free State Varsity Sports September 3, 2021

After losing to Stellenbosch University in the opening round of Varsity Netball, the University of the Free State (UFS) kept the trust and smashed the same opponents eight days later to lift the trophy. The UFS netball team claimed their fourth crown – two more than any other team... Read more

Dr Russell Ally appointed as UFS Senior Director: Institutional Advancement

Free State Latest news University of the Free State July 30, 2021

The Council of the University of the Free State (UFS) has recently approved the appointment of Dr Russell Ally as Senior Director: Institutional Advancement – he assumed duty on 1 July 2021. Dr Ally has a BA and Higher Diploma in Education from the University of Cape Town, a... Read more