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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? |
UFS honours five alumni
2009-09-08
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The University of the Free State (UFS) honoured five of its alumni during the Kovsie Alumni Awards that took place on the Main Campus in Bloemfontein this past Friday evening. From the left are: Prof. Johan Grobbelaar, senior professor in the university's Department of Plant Sciences who received the Kovsie Alumni National Management Award; Mr Gert Grobler (South Africa's ambassador in Japan) who was named the 2008/09 Kovsie Alumnus of the Year; Prof. Jonathan Jansen, Rector and Vice-Chancellor of the UFS; Dr Gert Marincowitz (RUDASA's Rural Physician of the Year) who received the Kovsie Alumni Cum Laude Award; Prof. André Venter, Chief Specialist of Paediatrics and Child Health at the UFS who received the Kovsie Alumni National Management Award, and Sekoati Tsubane (Kabelo in 7de Laan) who received the Kovsie Alumni Cum Laude Award.
Photo: Dries Myburgh |