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Justice & Society
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Africa Reparation Hub
The Faculty of Law hub shapes national and international dialogue on reparations for colonialism and apartheid, supporting research, teaching, advocacy, historical justice, and redress.
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Environment
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Afromontane Research Unit
Empowers vulnerable mountain communities with environmental, social, and economic knowledge for resilient futures.
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Food Systems
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Agriculture to Agro-Processing
Works towards improved food security in Africa through genetic improvement of staple crops.
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Health
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Arboviruses and Zoonotic Diseases Research Unit
Researches locally prevalent diseases transferred from animals to humans, strengthening public health in South Africa.
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Health
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Biobank
Collects, processes, and securely stores human biological samples and clinical information for approved studies, postgraduate training, and partnerships.
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Leadership
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Business School Africanisation initiative
Integrates African perspectives into teaching, research, and engagement to develop leaders grounded in Africa’s unique context.
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Health
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Cancer Research
Gives cancer patients new hope through innovative research into cancer detection and treatment.
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Health
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Robert WM Frater Cardiovascular Research Centre
Leads in cardiac simulation technology on the African continent and advances research in heart biopsies, valve replacement, and pulmonary homografts.
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Health
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Centre for Health Systems Research & Development
Produces high-impact research that informs health systems, policies, strategies, priority programmes, and practice.
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Teaching & Learning
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Centre for Teaching and Learning
Promotes teaching excellence through advanced data analytics and innovative interventions for departments, staff, and students.
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Access
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Centre for Universal Access and Disability Support
Creates academic opportunities for students with disabilities through universal design and accessibility approaches.
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Health
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Clinical Simulation and Skills Unit
Offers safe, hands-on health-care training with human patient simulators, task trainers, and simulated patients.
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Justice & Society
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Disability Rights Unit
Advances the rights of persons with disabilities through research and advocacy linked to international and African human-rights instruments.
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Environment
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Ecological Engineering Institute of Africa
Builds cross-sector collaboration between academia, industry, and business to address Africa’s sustainability challenges.
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Teaching & Learning
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Family Maths and Science Programme
Equips teachers and parents to raise the standard of maths and science teaching in lower primary grades.
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Justice & Society
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Free State Centre for Human Rights
Strengthens a human-rights culture on UFS campuses, in the province, and nationally through research, advocacy, and litigation.
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Justice & Society
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Gender and Africa Studies
Advances understanding of Africa’s people, politics, culture, relations, and knowledge systems through an inter-faculty approach to gender studies.
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Environment
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Green Futures Hub
Connects researchers, government, industry, and communities to co-create nature-based solutions for land rehabilitation, food and water security, and climate resilience.
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Sustainability
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High-tech solar plants
Reduces reliance on the national grid, limits power-outage impacts, lowers emissions, and has saved more than R94 million.
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Indigenous Knowledge
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Indigenous Knowledge Systems
Supports scientific study of natural medicines through AMITD, including research, training, and innovation for local and global partners.
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Water
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Institute for Groundwater Studies
Africa’s leading groundwater research group dedicated to sustainable groundwater-resource management.
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Global Scholarship
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International Studies Group
Supports postgraduate students and postdoctoral fellows with mentorship and peer review for international research opportunities.
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Science Infrastructure
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Isotope Laboratory
Analyses stable isotopes to track environmental and biological processes, strengthening interdisciplinary research and global problem-solving.
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Skills Development
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Kovsie Phahamisa Academy
Bridges higher education, industry, and government to drive skills development, social transformation, and economic growth.
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Science Infrastructure
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Magic Lab
Develops drone-based geological imaging for mineral and groundwater exploration in South Africa.
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Health
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Make the First 1 000 Days Count Initiative
Supports optimal health of mothers and children from conception to age two so children can reach their developmental potential.
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Science Infrastructure
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Materials Sciences
Generates environmentally friendly low-energy lighting using phosphor materials for LED applications.
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Health
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National Control Laboratory for Biological Products
One of only 12 laboratories worldwide contracted to perform vaccine testing for the World Health Organisation.
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Science Infrastructure
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Next Generation Sequencing Unit
Uses advanced DNA sequencing technologies to understand and counteract harmful viruses.
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Student Success
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No Student Hungry Programme
Provides food allowances and daily access to balanced meals while encouraging reciprocal giving through community service.
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Food Systems
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Paradys Experimental Farm
Provides practical training in animal and crop sciences, dairy production, fermentation, and community skills development.
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Arts & Culture
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Programme for Innovation in Artform Development
Encourages experimental arts and uses creative practice to heal and enrich communities.
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Law & Finance
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School of Financial Planning Law
Leads in financial-planning education, with the Postgraduate Diploma recognised as a key step towards CFP® certification.
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Health
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School of Nursing – SPACE
Offers immersive nursing simulation with authentic ICUs, VR, and standardised patient simulation rooms.
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Science Infrastructure
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SciLytica Laboratory
Internationally accredited analytical testing laboratory serving pharmaceutical, clinical, chemical, and occupational-health sectors.
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Justice & Society
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UFS Law Clinic
Provides free legal services to qualifying members of the public while offering practical training to Law students.
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Behavioural Sciences
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UNIBS
Trains professionals in psychology at registered counselling psychologist level, with public service and research functions.
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Access
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University Access Programme
Gives deserving school-leavers a second chance to enrol at tertiary institutions.
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Health
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Versius Surgical Robotic System
Enhances surgical precision through 3D visualisation and minimally invasive procedures, supporting health care and medical training.
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Sustainability
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Waterwise operations
Conserves water through indigenous landscaping, greywater irrigation, rainwater harvesting, efficient technologies, and refill stations.
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