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19 April 2023
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Story Kekeletso Takang
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Among the thousands of new graduates obtaining qualifications during the University of the Free State’s (UFS) April graduation ceremony, were twins – Angel and Angelica Eksteen. The duo obtained their Bachelor of Education degrees in the Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching with distinctions during the Faculty of Education ceremony on 18 April 2023.
Angel says the journey to graduating was challenging, but worth it. “The most fulfilling thing about graduating was seeing the excitement and pride on our aunt and grandmother’s faces, making the challenges worth it.”
Angelica says their education journey has only just begun. Next in line for the twins is Bachelor of Education honours degrees. “And while we strive towards that, we will be the best teachers in the profession.”
UK academic delivers lecture at the UFS
2010-02-10
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At the conference were, from left: Dr Nigel Cassidy with Prof. Willem van der Westhuizen (Departmental chair of the Geology Department, UFS).
Photo: Mariëtte Erwee |
Dr Nigel Cassidy from the University of Keele in England recently visited the University of the Free State’s (UFS) Departments of Geology and Soil, Crop and Climate Sciences. He was a speaker at the 2010 Combined Conference of the Soil Science, Crop Production, Horticultural and Weed Science Associations of South Africa. He delivered a lecture at the Department of Geology titled “Mars, Bars and GPRS”.