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03 August 2023
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Disruption of academic activities occurred on the Bloemfontein, South, and Qwaqwa campuses of the University of the Free State (UFS) on 1 and 2 August 2023.
The university management is aware that the protest action has impacted our students’ academic programme, as well as academic and support service activities on the campuses.
Here is a message to staff and students from Prof Francis Petersen, Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the UFS, about the events of the past two days: https://vimeo.com/kovsies/fromthevc
Disruption of academic activities: 21 February 2017
2017-02-20
A group of students gathered at the Thakaneng Bridge of the Bloemfontein Campus today and moved around campus to disrupt academic activities.
The senior leadership is assessing the situation with the support and assistance of the South African Police Service. Contingency plans for the safety and security of staff and students are in place. Classes have not been cancelled and the academic programme continues as normal.
Any updates will be shared on the university’s communication platforms.
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