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2024-09-26 |
Book Project at Mangaung Correctional Centre |
2024-09-26 |
Book Project at Mangaung Correctional Centre |
2024-09-26 |
UFS worm farming project grows to the next level |
2024-09-26 |
UFS worm farming project grows to the next level |
2024-09-25 |
Boyden Observatory: A Legacy of Astrophysical Discovery and Community Engagement |
2024-09-25 |
Boyden Observatory: A Legacy of Astrophysical Discovery and Community Engagement |
2024-09-25 |
Prof Louise Cilliers wins the 2024 UJ Translation Prize |
2024-09-25 |
Prof Louise Cilliers wins the 2024 UJ Translation Prize |
2024-09-25 |
Celebrating diversity: UFS hosts vibrant Multilingual Mokete |
2024-09-25 |
Celebrating diversity: UFS hosts vibrant Multilingual Mokete |
2024-09-24 |
UFS members form part of change at the 2024 FISU World Forum |
2024-09-24 |
UFS members form part of change at the 2024 FISU World Forum |
2024-09-24 |
Louzanne Coetzee back in Bloemfontein! |
2024-09-24 |
Louzanne Coetzee back in Bloemfontein! |
2024-09-20 |
SA plant extracts and zebrafish larvae could hold key to better epilepsy medication |
2024-09-20 |
SA plant extracts and zebrafish larvae could hold key to better epilepsy medication |
2024-09-20 |
Vincent Mahapa takes home the Dux Award |
2024-09-20 |
Vincent Mahapa takes home the Dux Award |
2024-09-19 |
GEADO donates sanitary towels to community development initiative |
2024-09-19 |
GEADO donates sanitary towels to community development initiative |
2024-09-19 |
#HeritageMonth: University Lotto Sculpture Project: Visible but dead |
2024-09-19 |
#HeritageMonth: University Lotto Sculpture Project: Visible but dead |
2024-09-19 |
#HeritageMonth: Let's not forget overlooked ‘voices’ in celebrating 30 years of democracy |
2024-09-19 |
#HeritageMonth: Let's not forget overlooked ‘voices’ in celebrating 30 years of democracy |
2024-09-18 |
Your untold story can contribute to broadening our heritage narrative |
2024-09-18 |
Your untold story can contribute to broadening our heritage narrative |
2024-09-17 |
Local youth trailblazer honoured for outstanding community service |
2024-09-17 |
Local youth trailblazer honoured for outstanding community service |
2024-09-17 |
UFS Alumna Miné Kleynhans wins SASOL New Signatures Art Competition |
2024-09-17 |
UFS Alumna Miné Kleynhans wins SASOL New Signatures Art Competition |
2024-09-16 |
UFS postdoctoral fellow hopes participation at international conferences will create research networks |
2024-09-16 |
UFS postdoctoral fellow hopes participation at international conferences will create research networks |
2024-09-16 |
#ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth: Early diagnosis is crucial, significantly improving survival rates |
2024-09-16 |
#ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth: Early diagnosis is crucial, significantly improving survival rates |
2024-09-13 |
Notice regarding the nomination and election of two (2) representatives of the Convocation to the University of the Free State (UFS) Council |
2024-09-13 |
Notice regarding the nomination and election of two (2) representatives of the Convocation to the University of the Free State (UFS) Council |
2024-09-13 |
NRF B3 rating acknowledges Prof Martin Nyaga’s high-quality research |
2024-09-13 |
NRF B3 rating acknowledges Prof Martin Nyaga’s high-quality research |
2024-09-13 |
Deaf awareness is more than a celebration, it’s a call for action |
2024-09-13 |
Deaf awareness is more than a celebration, it’s a call for action |
2024-09-12 |
Empowering families for better health: UFS’ innovative approach to maternal and neonatal care |
2024-09-12 |
Empowering families for better health: UFS’ innovative approach to maternal and neonatal care |
2024-09-12 |
Office for International Affairs attends the 26th annual IEASA Conference |
2024-09-12 |
Office for International Affairs attends the 26th annual IEASA Conference |
2024-09-11 |
Jagersfontein reclaims its narrative through art and digital storytelling |
2024-09-11 |
Jagersfontein reclaims its narrative through art and digital storytelling |
2024-09-11 |
Conversing on social justice: a West College initiative |
2024-09-11 |
Conversing on social justice: a West College initiative |
2024-09-11 |
Vice-Chancellor's Concert 2024: an evening of music, talent, and farewells |
2024-09-11 |
Vice-Chancellor's Concert 2024: an evening of music, talent, and farewells |
2024-09-11 |
Green Solutions: The Panacea to Global Disease Burden, Prof Anofi Ashafa's inaugural lecture |
2024-09-11 |
Green Solutions: The Panacea to Global Disease Burden, Prof Anofi Ashafa's inaugural lecture |
2024-09-10 |
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay: More needs to be done |
2024-09-10 |
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay: More needs to be done |
2024-09-10 |
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay: We simply cannot afford to avoid the conversation anymore |
2024-09-10 |
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay: We simply cannot afford to avoid the conversation anymore |
2024-09-09 |
UFS sets new benchmark with successful 2024/2025 CSRC elections |
2024-09-09 |
UFS sets new benchmark with successful 2024/2025 CSRC elections |
2024-09-09 |
Southern African Mountain Conference 2025 returns to UFS |
2024-09-09 |
Southern African Mountain Conference 2025 returns to UFS |
2024-09-06 |
Louzanne Coetzee wins bronze in record-breaking Paralympic 1 500 m T11 race |
2024-09-06 |
Louzanne Coetzee wins bronze in record-breaking Paralympic 1 500 m T11 race |
2024-09-05 |
#DeafAwarenessMonth: Advocating for quality education for deaf children |
2024-09-05 |
#DeafAwarenessMonth: Advocating for quality education for deaf children |
2024-09-04 |
Prof Jeremy Smith at his inaugural lecture: ‘Being Finished is Finished’ |
2024-09-04 |
Prof Jeremy Smith at his inaugural lecture: ‘Being Finished is Finished’ |
2024-09-03 |
Head of International Scholarships selected for prestigious US International Visitor Leadership Programme |
2024-09-03 |
Head of International Scholarships selected for prestigious US International Visitor Leadership Programme |
Spring graduation ceremony
2008-09-15
Law awards largest number of doctorates |
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The Faculty of Law at the University of the Free State (UFS) this week awarded four doctorate degrees during the spring graduation ceremony, which took place on the Main Campus in Bloemfontein. This is the largest number of doctorates awarded by the faculty during one graduation ceremony. Here are, from the left: Dr Tjaart Maré, Dr Ilze Keevy, and Dr Pierre Rabie. Dr Daniel Mekonnen was absent when the photo was taken. Photo: Leonie Bolleurs
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UFS awards degrees |
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The University of the Free State's (UFS) spring graduation ceremony took place on the Main Campus in Bloemfontein this week. Altogether 840 diplomas and degrees were awarded. Here are, from the left: Mss Mamokete Marokane, who obtained a B.Com. Human Resource Management degree, Elzaan Jacobs, who obtained a B.Com. Accounting degree, and Mmanyefolo Mosia, who also obtained a B.Com. Accounting degree. Photo: Leonie Bolleurs
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The University of the Free State's (UFS) spring graduation ceremony took place on the Main Campus in Bloemfontein this week. Altogether 840 diplomas and degrees were awarded. Here are, from the left: Mr Roger Potgieter, M.B.A. degree, Ms Amanda Share, M.B.A. degree, Zarita Naudé, B.Com. Accounting, and Mr Kobus van den Berg, M.B.A. degree. Photo: Leonie Bolleurs
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UFS awards extraordinary degree |
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Prof. Ivan Horak, extraordinary professor at the University of the Free State's (UFS) Department of Zoology and Entomology, this week became the third person in the history of the UFS to receive the D.Sc. degree. The degree was awarded to him during the spring graduation ceremony which took place on the Main Campus in Bloemfontein. Here are, from the left: Prof. Jo van As, Head of the Department of Zoology and Entomology, Prof. Horak, and Ms Ellie van Dalen, Lecturer at the UFS Department of Zoology and Entomology.
Photo: Leonie Bolleurs
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UFS awards doctorate degrees |
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Altoghether 29 doctorate degrees were awarded this week during the University of the Free State's (UFS) spring graduation ceremony on the Main Campus in Bloemfontein. During the chancellor's dinner are, from the left: Dr Anabela Da Silva, a student from Mozambique who obtained a Ph.D. in Plant Breeding, Prof. Maryke Labuschagne, UFS Department of Plant Sciences and promoter of Dr Da Silva, Dr Edward Jurua, a student from Uganda who obtained his Ph.D. in Astro Physics, and Dr Pieter Meintjes, from the UFS Department of Physics and promoter of Dr Jurua.
Photo: Gerhard Louw
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Spring graduation ceremony |
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Dr. Meshach Aziakpono (middle) is one of the students of the University of the Free State (UFS) who obtained a Ph.D. (Economics) during the spring graduation ceremony on the Main Campus in Bloemfontein. Here he is with Prof. Phillipe Burger (left), Head of the Department of Economics at the UFS and mentor of Dr Aziakpono, and Prof. Stan du Plessis (right), Department of Economics at Stellenbosch University and co-mentor of Dr Aziakpono.
Photo: Gerhard Louw
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