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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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#FaceOfFacebook 2015/2016
2015-04-13
Vote for your favourite before 16 April at 16:00
Kovsies #FaceOfFacebook was born from the need to communicate with students, and thus become a virtual friend. Yearly auditions are held to choose the new face representing the UFS on Facebook. The successful candidate holds the title of #FaceOfFacebook for the next 12 months, attending events, and filming short video clips to post on our Facebook page.
Here are our top six:
- Cayley Ann Butcher (http://on.fb.me/1CNKzLj)
- Nompumelelo Maseko (http://on.fb.me/1NwWMPD)
- Thandiwe Nku (http://on.fb.me/1z9AwiW)
- Tshepiso Nkosi (http://on.fb.me/1FNEK4F)
- Liteboho Bohloa (DJ Heavy D) (http://on.fb.me/1FBJJ62)
- Reabetswe Mokone (http://on.fb.me/1NwW2tP)
The next phase of our #FaceOfFacebook auditions involves you. Go to the UFS Facebook page to view the videos of our Top Six contestants, and like your favourite. Each like will count as a vote.
And, in the words of one of our contestants: "Do the right thing; tell a friend to tell a friend that Kovsies' #FaceOfFacebook is on again."
Deadline for voting is 16 April 2015 at 16:00.