“There’s this misconception among young people that science is difficult and that it’s somehow a man’s domain,” says Innocensia Mangoato, Masters student in Pharmacology, who has just been awarded in the prestigious Women in Science Awards by the Department of Science and Technology.Cannabis researchInnocensia won in the Master’s Degree category for her research on the use of cannabis in reversing anticancer drug resistance. Her department had to apply for a special permit to grow cannabis for research and medicinal purposes.“Her findings have already indicated a promising reversal of resistance to drugs in a variety of cancers. We plan to explore these results further in a possible PhD,” says her study leader, Prof Motlalepula Matsabisa.Innocensia says she’s always had an interest in science, and initially wanted to study medicine. She ended up doing a BSc in Physiology and Genetics.She hopes that her research will help government to develop a policy around the use of cannabis for medicinal purposes which could ultimately lead to developing cancer treatment with fewer side-effects.Female mentors“My mentor during my Honours studies was Dr Makhotso Lekhoa. Her passion for her field and her patience in conveying it to others really inspired me. We have some very powerful women in our Pharmacology Department,” says Innocensia.Passion for science “You know you’re passionate about your work when you find yourself going to the lab on Sunday afternoons!” she says. “I’m happy that I can be contributing to the knowledge production on this campus. And maybe one day I can be a mentor to other girls with that same passion for science.”
The Qwaqwa Campus of the University of the Free State (UFS) will reopen residences on Wednesday 18 May 2016 from 12:00 for occupation by registered students.
Students and staff were instructed to leave the campus with immediate effect.
Investigations underway into incidents relating to the Varsity Cup rugby match at Xerox Shimla Park and all other criminal acts occurring during protest action
Letter from Emma Sadleir, Social Media Law consultant
Academic calendar extended by one week
UFS urges individuals to come forward with evidence about incidents on the Bloemfontein Campus last week
As communicated yesterday, herewith confirmation of the security arrangements.
Statement by the senior leadership of the University of the Free State regarding the situation on the Bloemfontein Campus
Academic and security arrangements on the Bloemfontein and South Campuses for the coming week
Letter to parents from Prof Jonathan Jansen, Vice-Chancellor and Rector of the UFS
Information about academic and security arrangements on Bloemfontein and South Campuses will be communicated by 14:00.
Earlier today, the management of the University of the Free (UFS) reached an agreement with contract workers
Kovsie students gathered at the Bloemfontein Campus Main Gate to unite in prayer
To reopen on Monday 29 February 2016
Situation on the Bloemfontein Campus
The safety of students in residences on campus is the major concern for the senior leadership of the university
The Varsity Cup match between the FNB Shimlas and FNB NMMU Madibaz was disrupted in the 17th minute when a group of protesters moved onto the field in order to disrupt the match already underway.
The University of the Free State’s (UFS) Bloemfontein and South Campuses will be closed from 23 to 24 February 2016.
Striking outsourced contract workers have been demonstrating outside the Main Gate of the Bloemfontein Campus
All academic and administrative services will continue as normal.
A group of mostly contract workers protested on the Bloemfontein Campus of the University of the Free State.
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