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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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Wellness programme on the Main Campus
2006-05-16
The Wellness Committee at the University of the Free State (UFS) presents a wellness programme on the Main Campus in Bloemfontein today and tomorrow. The theme is "Go for gold" and the topics to be discussed include how to make stress work for you, the importance of exercising and the importance of a healthy diet. Later this week staff will take part in a fun walk and volley ball competition.
As part of the programme staff are given the opportunity to get among others, their blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure tested. Seated from the left are Ms Lorraine Meintjies (nurse from Discovery), Prof Niel Viljoen (Chief Director: Operations at the UFS). Standing from the left are Dr Louis Holtzhausen (Director: UFS Sport and Exercise Science Medicine Clinic) and Dr Tiesie de Coning (motivational speaker).
Photo: Lacea Loader