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18 April 2019 | Story Xolisa Mnukwa | Photo Tshepang Mahlatsi
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UFS Next Chapter prioritises mental health of students.

The conversation themed Who helps the helpers? kicked off with Next Chapter founder and spokesperson, Tshepang Mahlatsi, explaining the diversity and defining factors of the world, which are divided into a number of outlining categories, namely religion, social class, ethnic race, gender, age, and many other crucial aspects.

Tshepang explained that mental health outstrips all man-made boundaries because of one thing that the human race has in common, namely each individual’s capabilities to deal with stress. 

This conversation zoomed in on mental health within the Faculty of Health Sciences and its career spectrum.  According to Tshepang, “It is only in emergencies and extreme situations that people recall the importance of mental health, due to the stigma that surrounds the topic”.

Representatives from the Faculty of Health Sciences and the Department of Student Development and Counselling assembled in Metro 7 of the James Moroka Building to discuss ways of addressing the question Who helps the helpers?

Next Chapter, in collaboration with the Faculty of Health Sciences, further launched a power hour where certified health professionals are given a platform to address and interact with Health Sciences students in a safe and free environment.

Tshepang explained that the initiative strives to start a culture and create a space where anyone dealing with a mental illnesses or issue does not feel ashamed to seek help.

 

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Autumn Graduation Ceremony set to sizzle with prominent personalities
2014-04-03

The University of the Free State’s (UFS’s) first graduation ceremony of the year, took place in the Callie Human Centre of the Bloemfontein Campus from 8 to 11 April 2014.

The following guest speakers addressed graduands at the graduation ceremony: 

  • 8 April 2014: Ruda Landman, well-known media personality
  • 9 April 2014: Loyiso Gola, comedian and presenter of Late Nite News with Loyiso Gola
  • 10 April 2014: Lucas Sithole, Paralympic tennis player
  • 11 April 2014: Siyabulela Xuza, South African rocket scientist and Harvard graduate
During this year’s autumn graduation ceremony, the UFS also conferred a Chancellors Medal on choral conductor, Dr Huibrecht Verster.

A total of 2 091 bachelor’s, 912 honours degrees and 462 diplomas and certificates were awarded at this graduation ceremony.

 

 

 

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