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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.”
UFS presents international nursing conference
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The School of Nursing at the University of the Free State (UFS) is presenting the third triennial Nursing Odyssey international conference this week on the Main Campus in Bloemfontein. This year's focus is on caring and special areas such as midwifery and wound care are accentuated. During the conference were, from the left: Prof. Anita van der Merwe (Head of the UFS School of Nursing), Mr John Gowers (Huntleigh Health, United Kingdom), Dr Bola Ofi (Head of the Department of Nursing at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria) and Prof. George Ellison (St. George University, United Kingdom).
Photo: Leonie Bolleurs
