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2020-07-31	UFS 2020 Thought-Leader Webinar Series: ‘Post-COVID-19, Post-Crisis’
2020-07-31	UFS 2020 Thought-Leader Webinar Series: ‘Post-COVID-19, Post-Crisis’
2020-07-31	UFS scientists part of international COVID-19 study published in peer-reviewed scientific journal
2020-07-31	UFS scientists part of international COVID-19 study published in peer-reviewed scientific journal
2020-07-30	Confronting the COVID-19 crisis with curriculum relevance
2020-07-30	Confronting the COVID-19 crisis with curriculum relevance
2020-07-30	Hope is a never-ending story
2020-07-30	Hope is a never-ending story
2020-07-30	UFS alumnus in top position at Sky News Australia
2020-07-30	UFS alumnus in top position at Sky News Australia
2020-07-28	COVID-19: Humankind has ignored warnings of coming pandemics for years
2020-07-28	COVID-19: Humankind has ignored warnings of coming pandemics for years
2020-07-27	Librarian Ronet Vrey invests in students' academic journeys
2020-07-27	Librarian Ronet Vrey invests in students' academic journeys
2020-07-22	UFS lecturer only third African and first from UFS to win international nursing award
2020-07-22	UFS lecturer only third African and first from UFS to win international nursing award
2020-07-22	Setting the UFS up for success
2020-07-22	Setting the UFS up for success
2020-07-22	Ataxia no hindrance for future lawyer Tau Tladi
2020-07-22	Ataxia no hindrance for future lawyer Tau Tladi
2020-07-21	UFS Reflections Series: Gender inequalities and gender-based violence
2020-07-21	UFS Reflections Series: Gender inequalities and gender-based violence
2020-07-21	EMS faculty successful recipient of Nurturing Emerging Scholars Programme
2020-07-21	EMS faculty successful recipient of Nurturing Emerging Scholars Programme
2020-07-18	Celebrating Mandela Month
2020-07-18	Celebrating Mandela Month
2020-07-17	Education dominates Qwaqwa Campus Teaching and Learning Awards
2020-07-17	Education dominates Qwaqwa Campus Teaching and Learning Awards
2020-07-17	New UFS programme to partner with communities in taking charge of their lives during and after COVID-19
2020-07-17	New UFS programme to partner with communities in taking charge of their lives during and after COVID-19
2020-07-16	UFS receives R1,3 million grant from Oppenheimer Memorial Trust
2020-07-16	UFS receives R1,3 million grant from Oppenheimer Memorial Trust
2020-07-16	Putting your safety first as a student
2020-07-16	Putting your safety first as a student
2020-07-16	Innovative approach towards education can improve student engagement
2020-07-16	Innovative approach towards education can improve student engagement
2020-07-16	Dedication and good facilities make for fine Geology education
2020-07-16	Dedication and good facilities make for fine Geology education
2020-07-16	Two UFS researchers nominated for Science Oscars
2020-07-16	Two UFS researchers nominated for Science Oscars
2020-07-15	Campus return made easy: Fast guide for students
2020-07-15	Campus return made easy: Fast guide for students
2020-07-15	UFS Reflections Series: South Africa in COVID-19 Times
2020-07-15	UFS Reflections Series: South Africa in COVID-19 Times
2020-07-14	GBV: Men need to challenge these insidious forms of violence
2020-07-14	GBV: Men need to challenge these insidious forms of violence
2020-07-14	Prof Solomon appointed as visiting professor to Osaka University in Japan
2020-07-14	Prof Solomon appointed as visiting professor to Osaka University in Japan
2020-07-10	ABSA invests in future of students
2020-07-10	ABSA invests in future of students
2020-07-10	International interest in SA team led by UFS professor who isolated COVID-19 in sewage
2020-07-10	International interest in SA team led by UFS professor who isolated COVID-19 in sewage
2020-07-07	UFS expands virtual support services for its students
2020-07-07	UFS expands virtual support services for its students
2020-07-03	Will South Africa retain its status as a preferred international student destination post-COVID 19?
2020-07-03	Will South Africa retain its status as a preferred international student destination post-COVID 19?
2020-07-03	The two ends of the SA statue debate: The ‘cleaning’ of painful reminders of past atrocities vs the juxtaposition model
2020-07-03	The two ends of the SA statue debate: The ‘cleaning’ of painful reminders of past atrocities vs the juxtaposition model
2020-07-01	Protecting South Africans’ personal information starts now
2020-07-01	Protecting South Africans’ personal information starts now
2020-07-01	Notice regarding the nomination and election of a representative of the Convocation to the UFS Council
2020-07-01	Notice regarding the nomination and election of a representative of the Convocation to the UFS Council
2020-07-01	ARU collaborates with Zimbabwe on trans-boundary African mountains research
2020-07-01	ARU collaborates with Zimbabwe on trans-boundary African mountains research

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“Breakthroughs depend on people believing in their own ideas”

2015-07-23

TED is a renowned international non-profit organisation dedicated to disseminating “ideas worth spreading” in the form compelling talks lasting up to 18 minutes.

Lerothodi Molete’s vision is to witness the youth of Bloemfontein emerge at the forefront of technological, scientific, and entrepreneurial innovations in both South Africa and the global arena.

Molete and Bonginkosi Leeuw are the organisers of TEDxUFS. Their duty is centered on inspiring people to believe in, and express, their ideas. These University of the Free State students have taken it upon themselves to inspire the youth to “push the boundaries of society.”

The second TEDxUFS event to be hosted by the university presents a unique opportunity for students, staff members, and the general public to mingle with influential speakers from across various disciplines.

Details of the event:

Date: Saturday 1 August 2015

Time: 08:00- 18:00

Venue: Albert Wessels Auditorium, Bloemfontein Campus

The keynote speakers include: Mmusi Maimane (Federal Leader: Democratic Alliance), Gareth Cliff (Radio personality: Cliff Central), Pieter Geldenhuys (Futurist), Brian Kally (Director: Arrow Logistics), Jonathan Jansen (Vice-Chancellor and Rector: UFS), Ricardo Peach (Director: Vrystaat Arts Festival, Pamela Nomvete (Former actor and writer), Gil Oved (Founder: Creative Counsel), Pepe Marais (CEO: Joe Public), Angelo Mockie (Senior Officer: Student Affairs and musician), Philippa Tumubweinee (Senior Lecturer in Architecture: UFS), and Melody Mentz (Psychology Senior Professor: UFS).

The reason behind the #AskWhy theme

"Why is a small word but it’s a quick, broad, sharp and abrupt one,” explains Leeuw. “It is the chosen word of the non-conformist, the defiant, and the visionary. It is a confrontational word. It challenges what is thought to be impossible.”

The ability to interrogate reality is what society and economies are built on. The absence of the fear to question encourages the capacity to progress.

Motivating young people to follow their dreams is the reason why the TEDxUFS team is persistent in their endeavours. Molete believes that, in order to change anything, people need to ask why.

Background of the innovation powerhouse called TED(x)

TED is a renowned international non-profit organisation dedicated to disseminating “ideas worth spreading” in the form compelling talks lasting up to 18 minutes.

In 1984, it was introduced as a conference exploring Technology, Entertainment, and Design. Three decades later, TED covers a wide variety of topics of global significance, reflecting the contemporary era in more than 100 languages.

TEDx events are under the TED umbrella. These events are organised independently, and create a platform for deliberating on local matters. The programme assists communities, organisations, and individuals to stimulate critical dialogue.

On 25 July 2014, the UFS hosted its inaugural TEDxUFS conference at the Odeion theatre on the Bloemfontein Campus, where eleven speakers addressed an audience of 150 people on interdisciplinary topics ranging from economics to entrepreneurship, technology, art, design, and theology.

This year, 200 seats will be available for innovative revolutionary individuals in search of inspiration.

Tickets are available at 0619284253 / 079 381 4126. Prices: R80 (Student/scholars) and R350 (Public/staff)

LINKS:

Lerothodi Molete- http://whoswho.co.za/lerothodi-molete-742022

Bonginkosi Leeuw- https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/10499

TEDxUFS- http://kovsielife.ufs.ac.za/templates/archive.aspx?news=276

Mmusi Maimane- http://whoswho.co.za/mmusi-maimane-44612

Garett Cliff- http://www.garethcliff.com/

Pieter Geldenhuys- http://pietergeldenhuys.com/

Brian Kally- https://za.linkedin.com/pub/brian-kally/4b/888/959

Jonathan Jansen- http://www.ufs.ac.za/adhoc-pages/rectorate/prof-(jd)-jonathan-jansen

Ricardo Peach- http://ricardopeach.com/

Pamela Nomvete- http://whoswho.co.za/pamela-nomvete-4789

Gil Ovid- https://za.linkedin.com/pub/gil-oved/3/910/892

Pepe Marais- http://joepublic.co.za/people

Angelo Mockie- https://za.linkedin.com/pub/angelo-mockie/27/56/302

PhilippaTumubweinee- http://natagri.ufs.ac.za/templates/staffmember.aspx?DCode=101&pid=zyNJm7KI%2b1k%3d

Melody Mentz- https://za.linkedin.com/in/melodymentz

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