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2019-07-30	UFS Centre for Gender and Africa Studies hosts renowned Queer Studies scholar
2019-07-30	UFS Centre for Gender and Africa Studies hosts renowned Queer Studies scholar
2019-07-30	#KovsiesCare: HR prioritises mental health in the workplace
2019-07-30	#KovsiesCare: HR prioritises mental health in the workplace
2019-07-25	Tutu Foundation endorses decolonised approach in book
2019-07-25	Tutu Foundation endorses decolonised approach in book
2019-07-24	Passemiers’ book delves into decolonisation and regional geopolitics
2019-07-24	Passemiers’ book delves into decolonisation and regional geopolitics
2019-07-23	Kovsies honoured in M&G 200 Young South Africans list
2019-07-23	Kovsies honoured in M&G 200 Young South Africans list
2019-07-22	Karla officially the world’s best netball player
2019-07-22	Karla officially the world’s best netball player
2019-07-22	Mandela Day: UFS staff extends a helping hand to the needy
2019-07-22	Mandela Day: UFS staff extends a helping hand to the needy
2019-07-22	Students Affairs wants to hear your voice
2019-07-22	Students Affairs wants to hear your voice
2019-07-19	#KovsiesCare: Human Rights Ambassadors programme creates open dialogue
2019-07-19	#KovsiesCare: Human Rights Ambassadors programme creates open dialogue
2019-07-19	Matric learners hone maths skills at Kovsies
2019-07-19	Matric learners hone maths skills at Kovsies
2019-07-18	Kovsies help Proteas to World Cup semis
2019-07-18	Kovsies help Proteas to World Cup semis
2019-07-18	Football team wants to benefit from home support
2019-07-18	Football team wants to benefit from home support
2019-07-18	#KovsiesCare: Former gangster touches lives of Heidedal learners
2019-07-18	#KovsiesCare: Former gangster touches lives of Heidedal learners
2019-07-17	Prof Dave Lubbe honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award
2019-07-17	Prof Dave Lubbe honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award
2019-07-17	Former Kovsie represents SA in Notre Dame design competition
2019-07-17	Former Kovsie represents SA in Notre Dame design competition
2019-08-28	Notice regarding the nomination and election of representatives of the Convocation to the UFS Council
2019-08-28	Notice regarding the nomination and election of representatives of the Convocation to the UFS Council
2019-07-15	FSDoE praises inclusive education on UFS South Campus
2019-07-15	FSDoE praises inclusive education on UFS South Campus
2019-07-12	Nominations for 37th Chancellor’s Distinguished Alumni Awards are open
2019-07-12	Nominations for 37th Chancellor’s Distinguished Alumni Awards are open
2019-07-12	#KovsiesCare: Unique building project inspires entire community
2019-07-12	#KovsiesCare: Unique building project inspires entire community
2019-07-12	Solid performances by Kovsies at USSA Championships
2019-07-12	Solid performances by Kovsies at USSA Championships
2019-07-12	Netball: Tanya ends seven illustrious years on a high
2019-07-12	Netball: Tanya ends seven illustrious years on a high
2019-07-12	Indigenous African languages as transformation tools
2019-07-12	Indigenous African languages as transformation tools
2019-07-10	UFS boosts safety of Health Sciences undergraduate students with transport
2019-07-10	UFS boosts safety of Health Sciences undergraduate students with transport
2019-07-08	Education key to repairing SA economy
2019-07-08	Education key to repairing SA economy
2019-07-05	UFS pays tribute to outstanding graduates at June graduations
2019-07-05	UFS pays tribute to outstanding graduates at June graduations
2019-07-03	Thousand plus hours dedicated to eliminate ‘trash blindness’
2019-07-03	Thousand plus hours dedicated to eliminate ‘trash blindness’
2019-07-02	UFS students progress to next stage of Entrepreneurship Intervarsity
2019-07-02	UFS students progress to next stage of Entrepreneurship Intervarsity
2019-07-02	Education is the thread for PhD graduate’s family
2019-07-02	Education is the thread for PhD graduate’s family
2019-07-02	The role of universities in a post-development world
2019-07-02	The role of universities in a post-development world
2019-07-02	It’s all about Engagement
2019-07-02	It’s all about Engagement
2019-07-02	Former SKA director receives honorary doctorate from UFS
2019-07-02	Former SKA director receives honorary doctorate from UFS
2019-07-01	UFS Alumna receives Honorary Doctorate in Law
2019-07-01	UFS Alumna receives Honorary Doctorate in Law
2019-07-01	UFS arts triumph at Vrystaat Arts Festival
2019-07-01	UFS arts triumph at Vrystaat Arts Festival

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UFS researcher receives prestigious science award

2009-10-12

Prof. Esta van Heerden from the University of the Free State's (UFS) Department of Microbial, Biochemical and Food Biotechnology recently received the prize for the 2009 Young Scientist of the Academy of Sciences for the Developing World (TWAS), the Department of Science and Technology and the Academy of Sciences of South Africa (ASSAf) during the award ceremony held at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria last week. The evaluation committee, which includes some of South Africa's top scientists, was particularly impressed by Prof. Van Heerden’s outstanding self-initiated research, her record of training postgraduate students, the potential contribution of her research to South African society and her involvement in furthering the public awareness of science. Prof. Van Heerden’s research is currently continued in the UFS BioPAD Metagenomics Platform. Here she is with Ms Naledi Pandor, Minister of Science and Technology and Prof. Robin Crewe, President of ASSAf.
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