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            | 2023-03-29 | HUMAN RIGHTS MONTH: Safety is not a privilege, it’s a right | 
              
          
            | 2023-03-29 | HUMAN RIGHTS MONTH: Safety is not a privilege, it’s a right | 
        
      
      
          
        
    
      
      
        
          
      
          
            | 2023-03-29 | MoU signing: Internationalisation of the Health Sciences in Africa | 
              
          
            | 2023-03-29 | MoU signing: Internationalisation of the Health Sciences in Africa | 
        
      
      
          
        
    
      
      
        
          
      
          
            | 2023-03-28 | UFS researchers contribute to roadmap for genomic disease surveillance in Africa | 
              
          
            | 2023-03-28 | UFS researchers contribute to roadmap for genomic disease surveillance in Africa | 
        
      
      
          
        
    
      
      
        
          
      
          
            | 2023-03-28 | Electoral reform: Is the electoral system  keeping the ANC in power? | 
              
          
            | 2023-03-28 | Electoral reform: Is the electoral system  keeping the ANC in power? | 
        
      
      
          
        
    
      
      
        
          
      
          
            | 2023-03-27 | UFS to cap more than eight thousand graduands | 
              
          
            | 2023-03-27 | UFS to cap more than eight thousand graduands | 
        
      
      
          
        
    
      
      
        
          
      
          
            | 2023-03-27 | Doing Community Development differently: lessons on immersive community work for Qwaqwa Campus students | 
              
          
            | 2023-03-27 | Doing Community Development differently: lessons on immersive community work for Qwaqwa Campus students | 
        
      
      
          
        
    
      
      
        
          
      
          
            | 2023-03-24 | The rivalry that powers Free State rugby returns | 
              
          
            | 2023-03-24 | The rivalry that powers Free State rugby returns | 
        
      
      
          
        
    
      
      
        
          
      
          
            | 2023-03-24 | Undiagnosed depression in tuberculosis patients threatens control of the disease | 
              
          
            | 2023-03-24 | Undiagnosed depression in tuberculosis patients threatens control of the disease | 
        
      
      
          
        
    
      
      
          
            | 2023-03-23 | Looking ahead: UFS unveils cutting-edge electron microscopy equipment | 
              
          
            | 2023-03-23 | Looking ahead: UFS unveils cutting-edge electron microscopy equipment | 
        
          
      
        
      
      
          
        
    
      
      
        
          
      
          
            | 2023-03-22 | Embracing diversity, strengthening human relationships and collective responsibility | 
              
          
            | 2023-03-22 | Embracing diversity, strengthening human relationships and collective responsibility | 
        
      
      
          
        
    
      
      
        
          
      
          
            | 2023-03-22 | UFS Library and Information Services hosts research seminar | 
              
          
            | 2023-03-22 | UFS Library and Information Services hosts research seminar | 
        
      
      
          
        
    
      
      
        
          
      
          
            | 2023-03-20 | Maths books add to scholarly work of UFS’ Prof Atangana | 
              
          
            | 2023-03-20 | Maths books add to scholarly work of UFS’ Prof Atangana | 
        
      
      
          
        
    
      
      
        
          
      
          
            | 2023-03-20 | HUMAN RIGHTS MONTH: I have the right to … | 
              
          
            | 2023-03-20 | HUMAN RIGHTS MONTH: I have the right to … | 
        
      
      
          
        
    
      
      
        
          
      
          
            | 2023-03-20 | Peer mentor programme a space for student learning and development | 
              
          
            | 2023-03-20 | Peer mentor programme a space for student learning and development | 
        
      
      
          
        
    
      
      
        
          
      
          
            | 2023-03-16 | Talented UFS students attract potential employers to career fairs | 
              
          
            | 2023-03-16 | Talented UFS students attract potential employers to career fairs | 
        
      
      
          
        
    
      
      
        
          
      
          
            | 2023-03-16 | The threats to South Africa’s domestic stability and security challenges | 
              
          
            | 2023-03-16 | The threats to South Africa’s domestic stability and security challenges | 
        
      
      
          
        
    
      
      
        
          
      
          
            | 2023-03-15 | Nomsa overcame obstacle to reach football heights | 
              
          
            | 2023-03-15 | Nomsa overcame obstacle to reach football heights | 
        
      
      
          
        
    
      
      
        
          
      
          
            | 2023-03-15 | Positive Masculinities, Gender-Based Violence, Men, Manhood, and Identity | 
              
          
            | 2023-03-15 | Positive Masculinities, Gender-Based Violence, Men, Manhood, and Identity | 
        
      
      
          
        
    
      
      
        
          
      
          
            | 2023-03-15 | Why it is unnecessary to make South African Sign Language the 12th official language | 
              
          
            | 2023-03-15 | Why it is unnecessary to make South African Sign Language the 12th official language | 
        
      
      
          
        
    
      
      
        
          
      
          
            | 2023-03-15 | ‘A Decade of Impactful Research and Internationalisation’ - Prof Corli Witthuhn | 
              
          
            | 2023-03-15 | ‘A Decade of Impactful Research and Internationalisation’ - Prof Corli Witthuhn | 
        
      
      
          
        
    
      
      
        
          
      
          
            | 2023-03-14 | What monsters lurk in the dark?: The impact of loadshedding on food systems in South Africa | 
              
          
            | 2023-03-14 | What monsters lurk in the dark?: The impact of loadshedding on food systems in South Africa | 
        
      
      
          
        
    
      
      
        
          
      
          
            | 2023-03-14 | Simulation is a wonderful training tool for health professional students | 
              
          
            | 2023-03-14 | Simulation is a wonderful training tool for health professional students | 
        
      
      
          
        
    
      
      
        
          
      
          
            | 2023-03-10 | UFS Sporting Legends: Former Protea thriving in ‘real world’ and assisting current crop | 
              
          
            | 2023-03-10 | UFS Sporting Legends: Former Protea thriving in ‘real world’ and assisting current crop | 
        
      
      
          
        
    
      
      
        
          
      
          
            | 2023-03-09 | UFS trains student volunteers to fight food insecurity | 
              
          
            | 2023-03-09 | UFS trains student volunteers to fight food insecurity | 
        
      
      
          
        
    
      
      
        
          
      
          
            | 2023-03-07 | Dr William Mhundwa first UFS graduate to receive prestigious Suzman Medal | 
              
          
            | 2023-03-07 | Dr William Mhundwa first UFS graduate to receive prestigious Suzman Medal | 
        
      
      
          
        
    
      
      
        
          
      
          
            | 2023-03-06 | A Culture of Acceptance Could Be Our Country’s Greatest Threat | 
              
          
            | 2023-03-06 | A Culture of Acceptance Could Be Our Country’s Greatest Threat | 
        
      
      
          
        
    
      
      
        
          
      
          
            | 2023-03-05 | UFS shocked and saddened by the untimely passing of MEC Tate Makgoe | 
              
          
            | 2023-03-05 | UFS shocked and saddened by the untimely passing of MEC Tate Makgoe | 
        
      
      
          
        
    
      
      
        
          
      
          
            | 2023-03-03 | 2023: the year of starting our new future | 
              
          
            | 2023-03-03 | 2023: the year of starting our new future | 
        
      
      
          
        
    
      
      
        
          
      
          
            | 2023-03-02 | Prof Philippe Burger breaks down South Africa’s recent grey listing | 
              
          
            | 2023-03-02 | Prof Philippe Burger breaks down South Africa’s recent grey listing | 
        
      
      
          
        
    
      
      
        
          
      
          
            | 2023-03-02 | UFS Networking Breakfast attracts top learners | 
              
          
            | 2023-03-02 | UFS Networking Breakfast attracts top learners | 
        
      
      
          
        
    
      
      
        
          
      
          
            | 2023-03-02 | Fostering entrepreneurship among young people | 
              
          
            | 2023-03-02 | Fostering entrepreneurship among young people | 
        
      
      
          
        
    
      
      
        
          
      
          
            | 2023-03-01 | Let us fight against blood cancer, other blood disorders | 
              
          
            | 2023-03-01 | Let us fight against blood cancer, other blood disorders | 
        
      
      
          
        
    
      
      
        
          
      
          
            | 2023-03-01 | Clinical Simulation – Where is it going? | 
              
          
            | 2023-03-01 | Clinical Simulation – Where is it going? | 
        
      
      
          
        
    
              
           
         
    
 
                
Inauguration: Download speeches and media releases
2009-10-17

Speeches
    - Verklaring van die Universiteit van die Vrystaat Prof. Teuns Verschoor, Viserektor: Akademiese Bedryf (Afrikaans)
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- Declaration by the University of the Free State Prof. Teuns Verschoor, Vice-Rector: Academic Operations (English)
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- E Balwa ke Profesara Teuns Verschoor, Motlatsa Morektoro: Botsamaisi ba Dithuto (Sesotho) 
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    - Bekendstelling van Prof. Jonathan D Jansen - Regter Faan Hancke, Voorsitter van die UV-Raad (Afrikaans)
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- Introduction of Prof. Jonathan D Jansen - Judge Faan Hancke, Chairperson of the UFS Council (English) 
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- Ho tsebiswa ha Profesara Jonathan D Jansen - Moahlodi Faan Hancke, Modulasetulo wa Lekgotla la Yunivesithi ya Freistata (Sesotho) 
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    - Inhuldigingstoespraak van die 13de Rektor en Visekanselier van die Universiteit van die Vrystaat (UV) Vir ’n tyd soos hierdie - Prof. Jonathan D Jansen (Afrikaans)
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- Inaugural speech of the 13th Rector and Vice-Chancellor of the University of the Free State (UFS), For such a time as this - Prof. Jonathan D Jansen (English) 
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- Thuto ya Tlhomamiso ya Motlatsa Mokanseliri ebile e le Rektoro ya bo 13 ya univesithi ya Freistata. Bakeng sa nako e kang - ena Jonathan D Jansen (Sesotho) 
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Media Releases
    - “Ons maak nou die boek oor Reitz toe,” sê nuwe UV Rektor (Afrikaans) 
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- “We are closing the book on Reitz,” says new UFS Rector (English) 
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- “Re kwala buka ka Reitz” ho realo Morektoro ya motjha wa UFS (Sesotho) 
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    - Nuwe Rektor kondig verandering in koshuise aan (Afrikaans) 
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- New UFS Rector announces changes to residences (English)
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- New UFS Rector announces changes to residences (Sesotho) 
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    - “Onbeskaamd elitisties,” sê nuwe UV Rektor oor visie vir Kovsies (Afrikaans) 
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- “Unashamedly elitist,” says new UFS Rector of vision for Kovsies (English) 
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- “Ha re itshwabele ka bokakalope” ho realo Morektoro ya motjha wa UFS Rector ka pono bakeng sa Kovsies (Sesotho)
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