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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.”
Microscopes for research on fish parasites
2005-09-02
The University of the Free State's (UFS) Department of Zoology and Entomology recently received two microscopes for the Okavango Delta Leseding Research Project from IMP Innovation Solutions. The microscopes will be used for research on fish parasites in the Okavango Delta.
Left: Prof Schalk Louw, from the Department of Zoology and Entomology; Prof Jo van As, Head of the Department of Zoology and Entomology; Dr Ivan van Rooyen, Director: UFS Marketing, and Ms Christa du Preez from IMP Innovation Solutions
Seated: Prof Herman van Schalkwyk, Dean: Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the UFS