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2024

Adding an international element to preparing students for the world

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“Definitely, it is a great way of testing whether you really understand a topic if you can explain it to someone else in a way that makes sense. It also provides you the opportunity to make international friends and connections and to hear about what they are learning.” “Yes, I would recommend it. It helps with self-confidence and getting the bigger picture of all the work.” Read more

Future of COIL discussed at iKudu closing conference

The Office for International Affairs at the University of the Free State (UFS) recently hosted the iKudu closing conference, celebrating the past five years of achievements of the iKudu project, as well as the start of the future iKudu network. Read more

2023

Global engagement sheds light on curriculum internationalisation and transformation

As part of its vision, the University of the Free State (UFS) aspires to be an internationally engaged university that produces globally competitive graduates and knowledge. A key role player in the vision is the Office for International Affairs (OIA). One of the projects in which they are playing a critical leadership role is the iKudu Project – co-funded through Erasmus+ – to bring about a South African concept of Internationalisation of the Curriculum (IoC), which integrates Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) virtual exchanges. Read more

Looking back - looking forward! IEASA family celebrates its 25th anniversary

Having marked its 25th anniversary in 2023, the International Education Association of South Africa’s (IEASA) annual conference took place from 22 to 25 August 2023 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, attended by colleagues from the University of the Free State’s (UFS) Office for International Affairs (OIA). Read more

UFS publishes document that aids universities to internationalise the curriculum

Internationalisation of the curriculum has been mandatory for institutions of higher education since 2020, according to the National Policy Framework for the Internationalisation of Higher Education in South Africa. Read more

Virtual South African-Dutch Internationalisation and Higher Education Collaboration

The Embassy of the Netherlands recently visited the University of the Free State (UFS) with a view to reinforcing the existing relations between South Africa and the Netherlands, specifically focusing on virtual collaborations and opportunities with the UFS. Read more

2022

UFS South Campus impacting lives for the better
on international stage

With COVID-19 dominating the world for almost two years, hampering opportunities to build international relationships on foreign soil, staff members from the South Campus are excited to once again do their part to expand the University of the Free State’s (UFS) international footprint. Read more

2021

UFS Partners in programme that promotes internationalisation and virtual exchanges

In South Africa, student exchange programmes – especially at undergraduate level – remain extremely limited. The nationalPolicy Frameworkfor Internationalisation of Higher Education in South Africa, however, makes internationalisation of the curriculum mandatory and directs that it ‘must not negate curriculum transformation imperatives which higher education institutions in South Africa have an obligation to fulfil'.Read more

2020

Office for Intenational Affairs: Enabling internationalisation at the UFS

Supporting comprehensive internationalisation at the University of the Free State (UFS), the Office for International Affairs (OIA) is the principal enabling office for internationalisation at the institution. Led by Cornelius Hagenmeier, the OIA strategically and operationally supports internationalisation at the UFS, also reporting on institutional internationalisation as well as promoting international scholarships and funding opportunities. Read more

iKudu Project launches Blog

The iKudu project, which is an European Union-funded Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE) project, has recently launched its blog, which aims to amplify the diverse voices of all iKudu stakeholders. In this space, members of the iKudu team will regularly share their views on the project and related international education topics. Read more

2019

Blending online learning and internationalisation

In order for higher education institutions to stay truly relevant and impactful, they need to be able to respond to global trends and patterns of higher education and internationalisation. Digitisation is one of the critical aspects of 4IR, which is currently unfolding. Read more

CONTACT US

Chevon Slambee
Chief Officer: Strategic Projects and Virtual Engagement/COIL Coordinator
T: +27 51 401 2501
E: JacobsCS@ufs.ac.za

Nooreen Adam
iKudu Administrator
T: +27 51 401 2232
E: AdamN@ufs.ac.za

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