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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.”
Lecturers conduct research in Malawi
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Prof Maryke Labuschagne (left), lecturer at the University of the Free State's (UFS) Department of Plant Sciences, and Dr Irene Kamara (right), lecturer at the UFS Department of Chemistry, visited the University of Malawi where they are involved in the International Programme in the Chemical Sciences (IPICS) of the Uppsala University in Sweden. The project focuses on the study of the genetics and chemistry of tropical roots and tuber crops in Malawi. One student from the UFS has already completed a Ph D on the project, and in 2007 two Ph D students and one M Sc student will be trained in this project.