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09 June 2023 | Story Annelize Kruger | Photo Supplied
Annelize Kruger
Annelize Kruger, Lecturer at the Department of Occupational Therapy

The University of the Free State (UFS) is celebrating Youth Month by showcasing the positive influence of the institution on career development. As part of this initiative, we are sharing the stories of UFS alumni who are now working at the university.

Annelize Kruger, Lecturer at the Department of Occupational Therapy, shares her UFS journey:

Q: Year of graduation from the UFS: 

A: 2015 and 2020.

Q: Qualification obtained from the UFS: 

A: Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy.

Q: Date of joining the UFS as a staff member: 

A: 2022.

Q: Initial job title and current job title: 

A: Lecturer.

Q: How did the UFS prepare you for the professional world? 

A: The UFS gave me the foundation to be competent in my profession, and the ability to think critically and apply myself in different contexts.

Q: What are your thoughts on transitioning from a UFS alumnus to a staff member? 
A: It is an honour to train the future generation of occupational therapists, and exciting to be involved in research that drives our profession forward. It has been an overall positive experience. 

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Economist Mike Schussler speaks at UFS
2012-11-08

Mike Schussler
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08 November 2012

Mike Schussler, the highly regarded economist and noted public speaker, will present a talk on The Meaning of the Census data.

  • Date: Friday 9 November 2012
  • Time: 16:00 – 17:00
  • Venue: UFS Business School, Auditorium, Ground Floor.

There are limited spaces available and students, staff and outside visitors will be seated on a first-come first-seated basis.

Mr Schussler will explore the overt and hidden meanings of the data for development; the state of the nation; the possibilities of transformation; and the implications for research. Limited copies of the Census report will be available at the venue.

The speaker is the owner of Economists.co.za, an economic research house in South Africa. He has won numerous awards for his analysis and research on social, economic and development matters.
 

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