Get to know some of the researchers at the University of the Free State whose work is inspiring excellence and transforming lives globally.
In addition to the experts listed below, the UFS also boasts a unique research centre: The International Studies Group (ISG), which comprises a wide network of postgraduate researchers each with their own specialist field.
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Prof Liezel Alsemgeest
Area of expertise: Consumer and personal finance, financial communication
Faculty/Department: School of Financial Planning Law, Faculty of Law
Prof Alsemgeest is the director for the School of Financial Planning Law, a certified financial planner (®CFP), and an NRF rated researcher. Her research is mainly exploratory and has a multidisciplinary angle that focus on the central theme of communication about personal finances and include aspects such as attitudes, behaviours (such as saving, spending and interacting with money), thoughts, feelings, psychology and retirement.
Contact Details:
Telephone: +27 51 401 7614
E-mail: AlsemgeestL@ufs.ac.za