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2019-12-20	UFS Qwaqwa campus launches Digital Storytelling project
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2019-12-20	National University of Lesotho and UFS strengthen ties
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2019-12-13	Dr Thandi Lewin obtains part-time PhD against all odds
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2019-12-12	PhD study looks at representation of the body in popular culture
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2019-12-12	UFS wins big at 2019 IABC and MACE awards ceremonies
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2019-12-12	Master’s thesis tells untold story behind women entrepreneurs
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2019-12-12	UFS scientist named Agriculturist of the Year for Free State
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2019-12-11	UFS PhD study focuses on improving life expectancy of HIV/Aids patients
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2019-12-10	UFS Department of Student Affairs honours student leaders
2019-12-10	UFS Department of Student Affairs honours student leaders
2019-12-10	Blending online learning and internationalisation
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2019-12-10	UFS tennis team clinch ninth USSA title
2019-12-10	UFS tennis team clinch ninth USSA title
2019-12-09	Lifelike mannequin teaches Nursing students about childbirth
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2019-12-06	Stephan scoops Architecture Student of the Year Award
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2019-12-05	International and UFS scholars convene in pursuit of social justice
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2019-12-05	UFS opens doors of learning for Turflaagte School
2019-12-05	UFS opens doors of learning for Turflaagte School
2019-12-02	Prestigious speakers lead the way for 2019 December graduates
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2019-12-02	Microscope donation helps learners to access the wonders of natural science

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UFS management closes down all three campuses on 21 October 2015

2015-10-21

The management of the University of the Free State (UFS) has decided to close down all three its campuses on Wednesday 21 October 2015.

This means that academic activities on undergraduate level will not take place and administrative services will be unavailable on the Bloemfontein, Qwaqwa and South Campuses. However, essential services such as IT, Protection Services, laboratories that cannot be left unattended, and the switchboard will be available.

This afternoon the UFS management and the Central Student Representative Council (CSRC) met on the Bloemfontein Campus to discuss fee increases for 2016. Protesting students outside the Main Building moved outside the main gate onto Nelson Mandela Avenue.

The South African Police Services (SAPS) dispersed these students and the university’s Protection Services is in control of the situation on campus. All residences are being monitored and we are ensuring that all students on campus are safe. Management is still engaging with the CSRC to find a feasible and responsible response to students’ demand.

Students and staff staying on the campuses and staff performing essential services will be able to access the campuses tomorrow.

Released by:
Lacea Loader (Director: Communication and Brand Management)
news@ufs.ac.za
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