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16 March 2021 | Story Lacea Loader

All academic activities have been suspended on all UFS campuses from 17 to 22 March 2021. No online/face-to-face lectures/tests/assignments will take place until 23 March 2021, and the full academic programme will resume on this date.
This decision will allow the university management an opportunity to address outstanding matters regarding the admission of senior undergraduate students.
Administrative activities will continue during this time and the campuses are not closed. The university management is aware that sporadic disruptions of activities by small groups are still taking place on the Bloemfontein Campus.
 
Protection Services, with the assistance of private security, remains on high alert and is closely monitoring the situation on the campuses. The necessary safety and security plan, as well as contingency plans, are in place.
 

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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

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