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27 March 2023
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Story Valentino Ndaba
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This year, the University of the Free State will witness one of its biggest graduation seasons yet. A total of 19 ceremonies will take place this April. The Qwaqwa Campus will host four ceremonies from 14 to 15 April and the Bloemfontein Campus will host fifteen celebrations from 18 to 22 April 2023.
A grand total of 8 628 graduates will walk across the stage throughout the seven days. In addition, four honorary doctorates will also be conferred. Prof Stephen Brown will be awarded the Council Medal, Prof Mattheus Lötter is to receive the Chancellor's Medal.
Qwaqwa Campus Graduation Ceremonies
Bloemfontein and South Campus Graduation Ceremonies
For more information on guides and attires, click here.
Download the graduation schedule
here.
Prof. Frans Swanepoel appointed to represent Africa
2010-03-02
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Prof. Frans Swanepoel, Director: Research Development and involved in the Centre of Sustainable Agriculture at the University of the Free State, is one of 15 official delegates appointed by the Rome-based, United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) to represent the Africa continent at a Global Conference on Agricultural Research for Development (GCARD). The purpose of GCARD 2010 is to develop an action plan and a framework for improving agricultural research globally. These will involve blueprints for collaborative action for agricultural research and innovation, new relationships that push agricultural development forward and new tools and relationships directly related to increased food production and security. The first of a series of meetings will take place in Montpellier, France during March 2010. Prof. Swanepoel is the only delegate from South Africa included in the official African delegation.