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UFS Thought Leader series


The University of the Free State (UFS) will be presenting the 2nd UFS Thought-Leader Series in cooperation with Vrye Weekblad as part of the Vrystaat Arts Festival.

Facilitator: Dr Max du Preez, Editor of Vrye Weekblad

Thursday 4 July 2019

Economic and Management Sciences Auditorium, UFS Bloemfontein Campus.

Two panel discussions will take place:

10:00 
Panel 1:
How can we fix the South African economy and create jobs?

12:00 
Panel 2:
How can we establish a pro-youth and entrepreneurship strategy for South Africa?

Panellists include:
Mr Prince Mashele, Executive Director at the Centre for Politics and Research, political commentator
Ms Annabel Bishop, Chief Economist: Investec
Prof Philippe Burger, Vice-Dean (Strategic Projects):Faculty of Economic and Management 
Sciences, UFS
Mr Dawie Roodt, Chief Economist, Efficient Group
Ms Maryana Iskander, Chief Executive Officer of Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator
Mr David Abbey, Rand Merchant Bank
Prof Brownhilder Neneh, Head: Department of Business Management, UFS  

Attendance is free of charge. 
Enquiries: news@ufs.ac.za | +27 51 401 3422.


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The first edition of the UFS Student Newsletter also
contains a video that is part of the #StayInformed
campaign. The campaign introduces Kovsies to
some of the UFS communication platforms.
Photo: Supplied

Have you seen the new UFS Student Newsletter? It’s your one-stop interactive source of campus news about your fellow Kovsies, events, announcements, and information.

And guess what? We deliver it to you! Just keep an eye on your ufs4life emails for the electronic publication that will keep you in the loop.

First edition

In first edition, we cover many topics, with something for everyone. Read what first-years on the Qwaqwa Campus say, see how the Shimlas started their Varsity Cup campaign, learn how to make the most of a limited food budget, and find out what Mr Rag is up to.

Get in contact

We want to give you news, tailormade for you. That is why you should help us to name this newsletter. Email your ideas (and how you came up with it) to news@ufs.ac.za and stand a chance to win.

We would love to hear from you! Send your thoughts, campus news tips, and student events to news@ufs.ac.za 

  • Take a look at the first edition here: http://bit.ly/2kIIQWQ; also find it under the newsletter tab on KovsieLife.
  • Tell us what you think; name the newsletter and your suggestion might be chosen. Send an email to news@ufs.ac.za

 

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