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The University of the Free State (UFS) hosted its second virtual graduation ceremonies for 2021 from 22 to 24 February 2021. You can visit the dedicated webpage here to view the videos, photo gallery, and to read our graduate stories.
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Statement by Universities South Africa
2016-02-26
We, the vice-chancellors, have noted with grave concern the nature and form of disruptive protests and escalating violence at some of our institutions, and most recently at the North-West University, University of Cape Town, University of Pretoria and the University of Free State. It appears that these violent acts are being planned and committed by groups and individuals with a singular intent - to deliberately disrupt and destabilise our universities through intimidation and violence. The executives of the universities involved have engaged constructively with the affected parties on their continuous demands, and redirected already limited financial resources to ensure the safety and security of staff, students and visitors. Read the full statement