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Tap on the red button labelled ‘Student Login’ at the bottom of the app to log in with your UFS student credentials.
What? Your new KovsieApp is here!
How? Download this mobile app to your phone from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Why? To access your information from the UFS website (current, registered students only ??).
It’s free! While you are connected to the on-campus Wi-Fi network.
Campus life just became a whole lot simpler. With the app, you can access personal information like study records, marks, class and exam timetables, mini fee statement, etc.
How to log in
Log in like this:
- Download the app, of course.
- Tap on the red button labelled ‘Student Login’ at the bottom of the app (see screenshot).
- Log in with your UFS student credentials.
- An OTP (one-time pin) will then be sent to the cellphone listed on your student profile. Do we have your correct number?
- Enjoy easy access to your personal UFS information with the KovsieApp! Unless…
… we don’t have your correct cellphone number. Please update your most recent contact number to get to your personal information in the app.
Updating your details
Please update your cellphone number by using the Student Self-service page on KovsieLife if you have trouble logging into or using the app.
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UFS appoints a Dean of Student Affairs
2009-12-08
The University of the Free State (UFS) has appointed Mr Rudi Buys as its new dean of Student Affairs.
Mr Buys is the Chief Executive Officer of iGubu Leadership Agency and has in this capacity been involved with student affairs by holding key clients in the higher education sector, including amongst others, the Universities of the Free State, Stellenbosch and Pretoria.
“Mr Buys has provided consultancy services to the Student Affairs Department of the UFS and he knows the strengths and weaknesses of the system, the climate and challenges. He also enjoys the trust of our students, is accepted by students across all races and has a sound knowledge of current student issues. He has a passion for youth/student leadership development and I am very pleased that he is joining this university,” says Prof. Jonathan Jansen, Rector and Vice-Chancellor of the UFS.
"I consider the appointment an immense privilege – joining a higher education institution such as the UFS with a proud heritage and an even more significant future. I relish the opportunity to join the team at the UFS in realising the vision of an internationally renowned and socially responsive institution. I wish to thank the University for this vote of confidence and offer my utmost commitment in honouring the appointment. As the UFS has inspired me, I'm convinced that the institution will inspire our nation,” says Mr Buys.
Mr Buys has also worked as a Commissioner at the Western Cape Youth Commission, was spokesperson for the Western Cape Education Ministry and is a founding member of a number of civil society initiatives. His academic qualifications include an M.Theologia, B.Divinitatis (Hons Eq) and B. Theologia.
He will take up office on 4 January 2010.
Media Release
Issued by: Lacea Loader
Deputy Director: Media Liaison
Tel: 051 401 2584
Cell: 083 645 2454
E-mail: loaderl.stg@ufs.ac.za
4 December 2009 |
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| Mr Rudi Buys |
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