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Women are key players in biodiversity conservation in mountainous regions

Mountain women play a pivotal role in environmental protection and socio-economic development in mountainous regions and are integral to the sustainability of fragile mountain ecosystems. 


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UFS celebrates research excellence with new NRF ratings

The UFS Qwaqwa Campus is celebrating a boost in its academic and research profile, as several of its academics have recently been awarded National Research Foundation (NRF) ratings. 


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Royal Mountain Indaba forges path for sustainable Drakensberg future


South African Mountain Conference (SAMC) 2025 witnessed a pivotal dialogue, with the Royal Mountain Indaba – a collaboration between UNESCO and the University of the Free State (UFS) – bringing together Royal leaders, academics, practitioners, and policy makers.

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