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The University of the Free State (UFS) hosted its first virtual graduation ceremonies from 6 to 9 October 2020. You can visit the dedicated webpage here to view the videos, photo gallery, and to read our graduate stories.
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Successful entrepreneur visited UFS
2005-11-28
Mr Douw Steyn (founder and chairperson of Auto & General) and Mr Gert Grobler (SA Ambassador in Spain) visited the University of the Free State (UFS). Mr Steyn is regarded as one of South Africa's most successful entrepreneurs and recently received a visiting professorship from the UFS School of Management. Mr Grobler was last year awarded a Cum Laude award from the Kovsie Alumni Association for his success in the international diplomatic world.
From the left are Judge Faan Hancke (Chairperson of the UFS Council), Mr Gert Grobler, Mr Douw Steyn and Prof Frederick Fourie (Rector and Vice-Chancellor of the UFS). Photo: Lacea Loader