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2020-08-31 |
Moipone Martha Motlhakwana: "Motabola Pasa’s" footprints in the Free State Liberation Struggle |
2020-08-31 |
Moipone Martha Motlhakwana: "Motabola Pasa’s" footprints in the Free State Liberation Struggle |
2020-08-31 |
Extension of the 2019/2020 SRC term |
2020-08-31 |
Extension of the 2019/2020 SRC term |
2020-08-31 |
Lack of economic density is the problem, rather than high population density |
2020-08-31 |
Lack of economic density is the problem, rather than high population density |
2020-08-27 |
Siphokazi Dlwati: Guide and mentor for the next generation |
2020-08-27 |
Siphokazi Dlwati: Guide and mentor for the next generation |
2020-08-26 |
Chaos is a Gift? Leading Oneself in Uncertain and Complex Environments |
2020-08-26 |
Chaos is a Gift? Leading Oneself in Uncertain and Complex Environments |
2020-08-26 |
Generation Equality: Realising Women’s Rights for an Equal Future |
2020-08-26 |
Generation Equality: Realising Women’s Rights for an Equal Future |
2020-08-26 |
SADAG and UFS Student Counselling and Development launch 24/7 healthline |
2020-08-26 |
SADAG and UFS Student Counselling and Development launch 24/7 healthline |
2020-08-25 |
#WomensMonth: A champion woman willing to go the ‘extra mile’ |
2020-08-25 |
#WomensMonth: A champion woman willing to go the ‘extra mile’ |
2020-08-25 |
#WomensMonth: Nicole Morris: Always live your truth |
2020-08-25 |
#WomensMonth: Nicole Morris: Always live your truth |
2020-08-25 |
#WomensMonth: Prof Felicity Burt – inspired by all women … |
2020-08-25 |
#WomensMonth: Prof Felicity Burt – inspired by all women … |
2020-08-24 |
Betsy Eister – Keeping the main thing the main thing |
2020-08-24 |
Betsy Eister – Keeping the main thing the main thing |
2020-08-24 |
Lebohang Masoabi: ‘I am not a damsel in distress’ |
2020-08-24 |
Lebohang Masoabi: ‘I am not a damsel in distress’ |
2020-08-21 |
Women's Breakfast: ‘We all are very strong women; we all are survivors’ |
2020-08-21 |
Women's Breakfast: ‘We all are very strong women; we all are survivors’ |
2020-09-07 |
Transboundary water management under conditions of climate and political uncertainty |
2020-09-07 |
Transboundary water management under conditions of climate and political uncertainty |
2020-08-20 |
UFS traditional medicine expert heads up WHO Regional Committee |
2020-08-20 |
UFS traditional medicine expert heads up WHO Regional Committee |
2020-08-20 |
Gender-based violence and COVID-19: A South African paradox |
2020-08-20 |
Gender-based violence and COVID-19: A South African paradox |
2020-08-20 |
‘Embrace your setbacks, as they allow you to evolve towards success’ |
2020-08-20 |
‘Embrace your setbacks, as they allow you to evolve towards success’ |
2020-08-19 |
Stegmann Gallery hosts Sam Nhlengethwa collection in virtual exhibition |
2020-08-19 |
Stegmann Gallery hosts Sam Nhlengethwa collection in virtual exhibition |
2020-08-18 |
#WomensMonth: Dr Marinkie Madiope—Singular strength and energy |
2020-08-18 |
#WomensMonth: Dr Marinkie Madiope—Singular strength and energy |
2020-08-18 |
New Mandela book reveals secret, in-prison recordings |
2020-08-18 |
New Mandela book reveals secret, in-prison recordings |
2020-08-18 |
#WomensMonth: ‘Do what you love and do it well’ |
2020-08-18 |
#WomensMonth: ‘Do what you love and do it well’ |
2020-08-17 |
Book explores Middle East and North Africa crises in the time of COVID-19 |
2020-08-17 |
Book explores Middle East and North Africa crises in the time of COVID-19 |
2020-08-17 |
UFS Reflections Series webinar: Urban living post-COVID-19 |
2020-08-17 |
UFS Reflections Series webinar: Urban living post-COVID-19 |
2020-08-17 |
UFS annual Women’s Breakfast event not to be missed |
2020-08-17 |
UFS annual Women’s Breakfast event not to be missed |
2020-08-14 |
2021 NSFAS applications open |
2020-08-14 |
2021 NSFAS applications open |
2020-08-14 |
Important second-semester dates |
2020-08-14 |
Important second-semester dates |
2020-08-14 |
UFS continues to provide safe environment for students |
2020-08-14 |
UFS continues to provide safe environment for students |
2020-08-14 |
COVID-19: Experts warn against complacency and potential of second wave |
2020-08-14 |
COVID-19: Experts warn against complacency and potential of second wave |
2020-08-13 |
'Knowing how to win without being loud’ |
2020-08-13 |
'Knowing how to win without being loud’ |
2020-08-13 |
Office for International Affairs: Enabling internationalisation at the UFS |
2020-08-13 |
Office for International Affairs: Enabling internationalisation at the UFS |
2020-08-13 |
Dr Stephanie Cawood passionate about the women of Africa |
2020-08-13 |
Dr Stephanie Cawood passionate about the women of Africa |
2020-08-13 |
‘Three-Minute Thesis’ competition closes on 14 August 2020 |
2020-08-13 |
‘Three-Minute Thesis’ competition closes on 14 August 2020 |
2020-08-12 |
ISG scholar wins international book prizes for ground-breaking publication |
2020-08-12 |
ISG scholar wins international book prizes for ground-breaking publication |
2020-08-12 |
Dr Tsakeni: This is for you grandma! |
2020-08-12 |
Dr Tsakeni: This is for you grandma! |
2020-08-11 |
How is business, industry, and private sector re-imaging themselves post COVID-19? |
2020-08-11 |
How is business, industry, and private sector re-imaging themselves post COVID-19? |
2020-08-09 |
Women, we celebrate you |
2020-08-09 |
Women, we celebrate you |
2020-08-07 |
UFS athletes unite against GBV |
2020-08-07 |
UFS athletes unite against GBV |
2020-08-07 |
What are we really celebrating this Women’s Day? |
2020-08-07 |
What are we really celebrating this Women’s Day? |
2020-08-07 |
A vaccine for our GBV pandemic |
2020-08-07 |
A vaccine for our GBV pandemic |
2020-08-06 |
#WomensMonth:‘You are worth more than you think’ |
2020-08-06 |
#WomensMonth:‘You are worth more than you think’ |
2020-08-06 |
Champion woman helps communal wool growers excel |
2020-08-06 |
Champion woman helps communal wool growers excel |
2020-08-06 |
UFS again receives Level-4 BBBEE rating |
2020-08-06 |
UFS again receives Level-4 BBBEE rating |
2020-08-05 |
Breastfeeding best for babies, best for the planet |
2020-08-05 |
Breastfeeding best for babies, best for the planet |
2020-08-04 |
UFS gender studies expert, Dr Nadine Lake, to participate in discussion with Redi Tlhabi about GBV |
2020-08-04 |
UFS gender studies expert, Dr Nadine Lake, to participate in discussion with Redi Tlhabi about GBV |
2020-08-04 |
UFS Reflection Series webinar: The quality of our democracies under COVID-19 |
2020-08-04 |
UFS Reflection Series webinar: The quality of our democracies under COVID-19 |
2020-08-04 |
A first for art in South Africa |
2020-08-04 |
A first for art in South Africa |
2020-08-03 |
No Silence - A survivor’s story on gender-based violence |
2020-08-03 |
No Silence - A survivor’s story on gender-based violence |
2020-08-03 |
Prof Ivan Turok awarded prestigious Research Chair at the UFS by SARChI |
2020-08-03 |
Prof Ivan Turok awarded prestigious Research Chair at the UFS by SARChI |
2020-08-03 |
First ‘I Am’ Wellness programme cohort shares their experience |
2020-08-03 |
First ‘I Am’ Wellness programme cohort shares their experience |
Science school of excellence for Grade 11 learners launched
2009-04-21
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At the launch of the Science School of Excellence were, from the left: Prof. Neil Heideman, Vice-Dean: Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the UFS, Mr John Davids, General Manager, Volksblad, Ms Lorraine Botha, Chief Professional Officer, Centre for Education Development at the UFS, and Rev Kiepie Jaftha, Chief Director: Community Service at the UFS.
Photo: Dalene Harris |
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Science school of excellence for Grade 11 learners launched
The Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the University of the Free State (UFS) has launched a project to give top Grade 11 learners an idea of what the faculty has to offer by giving them a ‘university-type’ experience.
The Science School of Excellence Project was launched last week during a function where the university’s schools support programmes were introduced to the management and members of staff.
The project is aimed at Grade 11 learners in the Free State who obtained an overall average of 80% in the 2008 Grade 10 final examinations. This includes a minimum score of 80% (Level 7) in Mathematics and a minimum score of 80% (Level 7) in Physical or Life Science during the same examination. It will be presented on the Main Campus in Bloemfontein from 6-9 July 2009. The closing date for applications is 8 May 2009.
“By presenting this project we want to stimulate learners’ interest in the natural and agricultural sciences, give them an idea of what we have to offer, raise their interest to come and study at the UFS and let them know that we cherish them as role models in their schools and as academic leaders of the future,” said Prof. Neil Heideman, Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the UFS.
According to Prof. Heideman the Science School of Excellence will take on the form of small lab and field projects which the learners will carry out under the supervision of staff and postgraduate students. An application fee of R50 per learner must be paid by the school and a maximum of 80 learners can be accommodated. The 80 learners will be selected on a first come, first served basis and a registration fee of R200 per learner has to be paid after they have received notice that they have been accepted. Letters in this regard have been sent to principals of secondary schools in the Free State. “We will also include 10 learners from disadvantaged rural schools, who will be fully sponsored,” said Prof. Heideman.
“Fourteen of our departments will be presenting programmes, during which learners will engage in challenging exercises that will be ‘out of school’ experiences involving laboratory experiments and research activities typical of our faculty,” said Prof. Heideman.
Five other schools support programmes of the UFS were also presented during last week’s launch function. They were the Itjhoriseng Project, which is a skills development course in Mathematics and Physical Sciences for teachers in the Further Education phase; the Science for the Future Project that aims to encourage more learners to enter into science-related studies and careers; the Qwaqwa School Support Programme that aims to improve the year-end results of Grade 12 learners and a project by the South African Foundation for Economic and Financial Education (SAFEFE) and the National Council of Economic Education (NCEE),which aims to improve the economic and financial literacy of teachers.
“The university’s role in the development of teachers and learners in various subject fields has increased tremendously over the past couple of years. Learners are our students of the future. As a university we must do as much as we can to equip them and their teachers with the necessary skills to better themselves,” said Rev. Kiepie Jaftha, Chief Director: Community Service at the UFS at the launch of the Science Schools for Excellence Project.
Media Release
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20 April 2009
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