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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.”
NanoAfrica2012 to be held at the UFS
2011-12-05
The University of the Free State (UFS) will host the 4th International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (NanoAfrica2012) from 1-4 April 2012. The conference is co-organised by the Department of Physics at UFS and the South African Nanotechnology Initiative (SANi).
The theme of the conference is Nanostructured Materials for Industrial and Social Development. The conference is aimed at covering a wide variety of topics ranging from fundamental research to technological applications of nanostructured materials. High-profile international specialists from countries such as Germany, Spain, the USA and India will be presenting plenary lectures.