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24 August 2021
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Story Amanda Tongha
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In a year marked by a global pandemic, the University of the Free State (UFS) has made great strides in research, teaching, and impactful engagement.
Our 2020 journey has seen many staff members providing services to advance public knowledge of COVID-19 for the greater good of South Africa. We have produced top-rated scientists, boasting six SARChI research chairs and three A-rated scholars in our world-class workforce. Our various initiatives to ensure student success continue to bear fruit, with current and former students making their mark in the world. One such example is Qinisani Qwabe, a PhD student in the Centre for Sustainable Agriculture, Rural Development and Extension, who was selected in the education category of the Mail & Guardian Top 200 Young South Africans. He was also chosen to represent South Africa at a BRICS conference in Russia.
You can read these and other facts and figures in ‘Our 2020 Journey’ publication.
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Vishuis triumphs in Steinhoff Residence Rugby Finals
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Vishuis was the winning residence at this year’s Steinhoff Residence Rugby Finals.
Photo: Supplied
11 September 2012 |
The Steinhoff Residence Rugby Finals took place at the Bloemfontein Campus of the University of the Free State (UFS) last Friday. According to Mr Rocky le Roux from KovsieSport at the UFS, hostels have been playing matches since the beginning of March this year to determine who will be announced as the winner of Steinhoff Hostel Rugby.
Matches were played in four leagues on the open fields of the campus.
In the main match between Steinhoff Vishuis and Steinhoff Heimat, the scoreboard appointed Vishuis as the winner with 52 points against 13.
Steinhoff is also one of the main sponsors of the Varsity Cup.