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24 August 2021 | Story Amanda Tongha

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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Kovsie Open Day on 9 May 2015
2015-05-04

The UFS will once again be a hive of excitement and activity with the annual Kovsie Open Day presented on Saturday 9 May 2015 on the Bloemfontein Campus.

The Kovsie Open Day, with all its fun and laughter, always reflects to all its visitors the truth of the UFS as an academic institution that inspires excellence and transforms lives.

Don’t miss anything at the Kovsie Open Day! Here is the programme…

09:00 – 10:30:  Welcoming by the Vice-Chancellor and Rector, prof Jonathan Jansen
(Callie Human Centre, Marked 19 on the map)

10:30 – 15:00:  Visits to the faculties.
First presentation at 11:00
Second presentation at 13:00

10:30 – 15:00:  Visit the residence stands and be part of the student festivities in front of the Main Building.
(Marked “K” on the map)

12:00 – 14:00:  Meet the Vice-Chancellor and Rector, Prof Jonathan Jansen, in front of the Main Building (Marked “K” on the map)

11:00 – 15:00:  UFS Marketing, Accommodation and Administration in H vd Merwe Scholtz Hall
(Marked 18 on the map)
- Please visit us for general university enquiries.
- Submit your application forms here.

11:00 – 15:00:  Parents and teachers are invited to enjoy refreshments in H vd Merwe Scholtz Hall
(Marked 18 on the map)

11:00 – 15:00:  KovsieGear: Branded Kovsie goodies H vd Merwe Scholtz Hall

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