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19 May 2021
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Story Dr Nitha Ramnath
The University of the Free State (UFS), Standard Bank, and the
Mangaung Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) are pleased to invite you to a special lunchtime webinar with
Mr Allon Raiz, CEO of
Raizcorp, one of South Africa’s most successful business incubators.
The COVID-19 crisis has affected the operations, cash flow, and debt positions of most businesses, often threatening the sustainability and even the survival of businesses.
Join us for a discussion on how to think about business models that will ensure the survival and even the growth of business in the time of COVID-19.
Date: Thursday, 10 June 2021
Topic: Resilience and business in the time of COVID-19
Time: 12:00-13:30
Platform: Zoom
RSVP to:
Alicia Pienaar
by 7 June 2021
Annual congress: Biological sciences division
2006-10-12
The annual congress of the Biological Sciences Division of the South African Academy for Science and Arts was held at the University of the Free State (UFS). The congress was hosted by the Directorate Research Development. This event creates and opportunity for established scientists and especially young biologists to report on their research activities with presentations and posters. The theme was open for any work of biological nature. Prof Neil Heideman (Vice-dean: Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences) was the guest speaker.

A cash prize was awarded to mr CF Botha for the best poster. From the left: Dr MM Theron (Department of Medical Microbiology, UFS), Mr. Botha (Department of Plant Sciences, UFS), Prof. Henk Bouwman (School for Environmental Sciences and development, University of North West), Prof. Frans Swanepoel (Director Research Development, UFS) en Prof. Willie van Aardt (School for Environmental Sciences and development, University of North West).