UFS December Graduation Ceremonies
Congratulations | Baie geluk | Rea le lebohisa | Siyakuhalalisela Halala!
Alumna congratulates
graduates
A PhD for 30-year-old UFS lecturer
Constance Motsitsi
Heather Dodd, first graduate of UFS' new practice-based PhD programme in Design
Drinking water cleaner thanks to Chemistry
graduate’s research
UFS PhD graduate:
“Learning is a lifelong experience”
PhD motivated by a desire to make a positive impact on society
Second PhD for Free State Provincial Legislature member Roy Jankielsohn
Former MEC graduates with PhD, already considering next degree
Need to improve the care of seriously ill children leads to PhD
PhD investigates the use of ‘oom’ and ‘tannie’ as forms of address
Graduates encouraged to work hard and play hard
Written by Valentino Ndaba l 9 December 2022
“Even though the road ahead may be difficult at times, work hard and play hard, while also being mindful that the world is in constant change, and abundant with new opportunities. Remain open to new possibilities and embrace change,” Rector and Vice-Chancellor, Prof Francis Petersen, said to graduands as they eagerly waited to receive qualifications from the faculties of Education, Economic and Management Sciences, and Law.
By virtue of the power vested in him as Acting Chancellor, Prof Petersen officially constituted the December graduation ceremonies on the morning of 9 December 2022 in the Callie Human Centre on the Bloemfontein Campus.
Envisioning the future
Prof Petersen emphasised the significance of graduates having an impact in their communities as he wished them success in all their endeavours. “It is up to you to align yourself with those who have a common cause, heal the divisions that keep us separated, and carry along those who have been left out and are struggling.”
He then shared the University of the Free State’s (UFS) Vision 130, which highlights the impact the university aims to make by 2034 when it will commemorate 130 years in existence.
Being purpose-driven
As guest speaker of the day, Mr Temba Hlasho, Executive Director: Student Affairs, also reiterated the significance of paying it forward. “Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world. It is for this purpose that you should go out there and change the world. The time has now come for many of you to start giving back to the world.”
All the ceremonies will be broadcast on the official UFS YouTube channel. Join the ultimate launch of the festive season as we celebrate the graduates on:
Graduates are encouraged to share inspiring stories about their unique academic journey or memories on:
socialmedia@ufs.ac.za or news@ufs.ac.za
On the big day, don’t forget to tag us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, using the official hashtag #UFSGraduation2022
| Date | Time | Faculties: All Qualifications |
|---|
| Friday 9 December 2022 | 09:00 | Education
Economic and Management Sciences
Law |
| | 14:30 | Natural and Agricultural Sciences
The Humanities
Theology and Religion |
| Monday 12 December 2022 | 09:00 | Health Sciences |
Every graduation season is unique, with unique stories to tell. Celebrating our graduates who received their qualifications during the December graduation ceremonies on the Bloemfontein campus here is a selection of stories to read.
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