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2023-03-29 |
HUMAN RIGHTS MONTH: Safety is not a privilege, it’s a right |
2023-03-29 |
HUMAN RIGHTS MONTH: Safety is not a privilege, it’s a right |
2023-03-29 |
MoU signing: Internationalisation of the Health Sciences in Africa |
2023-03-29 |
MoU signing: Internationalisation of the Health Sciences in Africa |
2023-03-28 |
UFS researchers contribute to roadmap for genomic disease surveillance in Africa |
2023-03-28 |
UFS researchers contribute to roadmap for genomic disease surveillance in Africa |
2023-03-28 |
Electoral reform: Is the electoral system keeping the ANC in power? |
2023-03-28 |
Electoral reform: Is the electoral system keeping the ANC in power? |
2023-03-27 |
UFS to cap more than eight thousand graduands |
2023-03-27 |
UFS to cap more than eight thousand graduands |
2023-03-27 |
Doing Community Development differently: lessons on immersive community work for Qwaqwa Campus students |
2023-03-27 |
Doing Community Development differently: lessons on immersive community work for Qwaqwa Campus students |
2023-03-24 |
The rivalry that powers Free State rugby returns |
2023-03-24 |
The rivalry that powers Free State rugby returns |
2023-03-24 |
Undiagnosed depression in tuberculosis patients threatens control of the disease |
2023-03-24 |
Undiagnosed depression in tuberculosis patients threatens control of the disease |
2023-03-23 |
Looking ahead: UFS unveils cutting-edge electron microscopy equipment |
2023-03-23 |
Looking ahead: UFS unveils cutting-edge electron microscopy equipment |
2023-03-22 |
Embracing diversity, strengthening human relationships and collective responsibility |
2023-03-22 |
Embracing diversity, strengthening human relationships and collective responsibility |
2023-03-22 |
UFS Library and Information Services hosts research seminar |
2023-03-22 |
UFS Library and Information Services hosts research seminar |
2023-03-20 |
Maths books add to scholarly work of UFS’ Prof Atangana |
2023-03-20 |
Maths books add to scholarly work of UFS’ Prof Atangana |
2023-03-20 |
HUMAN RIGHTS MONTH: I have the right to … |
2023-03-20 |
HUMAN RIGHTS MONTH: I have the right to … |
2023-03-20 |
Peer mentor programme a space for student learning and development |
2023-03-20 |
Peer mentor programme a space for student learning and development |
2023-03-16 |
Talented UFS students attract potential employers to career fairs |
2023-03-16 |
Talented UFS students attract potential employers to career fairs |
2023-03-16 |
The threats to South Africa’s domestic stability and security challenges |
2023-03-16 |
The threats to South Africa’s domestic stability and security challenges |
2023-03-15 |
Nomsa overcame obstacle to reach football heights |
2023-03-15 |
Nomsa overcame obstacle to reach football heights |
2023-03-15 |
Positive Masculinities, Gender-Based Violence, Men, Manhood, and Identity |
2023-03-15 |
Positive Masculinities, Gender-Based Violence, Men, Manhood, and Identity |
2023-03-15 |
Why it is unnecessary to make South African Sign Language the 12th official language |
2023-03-15 |
Why it is unnecessary to make South African Sign Language the 12th official language |
2023-03-15 |
‘A Decade of Impactful Research and Internationalisation’ - Prof Corli Witthuhn |
2023-03-15 |
‘A Decade of Impactful Research and Internationalisation’ - Prof Corli Witthuhn |
2023-03-14 |
What monsters lurk in the dark?: The impact of loadshedding on food systems in South Africa |
2023-03-14 |
What monsters lurk in the dark?: The impact of loadshedding on food systems in South Africa |
2023-03-14 |
Simulation is a wonderful training tool for health professional students |
2023-03-14 |
Simulation is a wonderful training tool for health professional students |
2023-03-10 |
UFS Sporting Legends: Former Protea thriving in ‘real world’ and assisting current crop |
2023-03-10 |
UFS Sporting Legends: Former Protea thriving in ‘real world’ and assisting current crop |
2023-03-09 |
UFS trains student volunteers to fight food insecurity |
2023-03-09 |
UFS trains student volunteers to fight food insecurity |
2023-03-07 |
Dr William Mhundwa first UFS graduate to receive prestigious Suzman Medal |
2023-03-07 |
Dr William Mhundwa first UFS graduate to receive prestigious Suzman Medal |
2023-03-06 |
A Culture of Acceptance Could Be Our Country’s Greatest Threat |
2023-03-06 |
A Culture of Acceptance Could Be Our Country’s Greatest Threat |
2023-03-05 |
UFS shocked and saddened by the untimely passing of MEC Tate Makgoe |
2023-03-05 |
UFS shocked and saddened by the untimely passing of MEC Tate Makgoe |
2023-03-03 |
2023: the year of starting our new future |
2023-03-03 |
2023: the year of starting our new future |
2023-03-02 |
Prof Philippe Burger breaks down South Africa’s recent grey listing |
2023-03-02 |
Prof Philippe Burger breaks down South Africa’s recent grey listing |
2023-03-02 |
UFS Networking Breakfast attracts top learners |
2023-03-02 |
UFS Networking Breakfast attracts top learners |
2023-03-02 |
Fostering entrepreneurship among young people |
2023-03-02 |
Fostering entrepreneurship among young people |
2023-03-01 |
Let us fight against blood cancer, other blood disorders |
2023-03-01 |
Let us fight against blood cancer, other blood disorders |
2023-03-01 |
Clinical Simulation – Where is it going? |
2023-03-01 |
Clinical Simulation – Where is it going? |
Spring graduation ceremony
2008-09-15
Law awards largest number of doctorates |
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The Faculty of Law at the University of the Free State (UFS) this week awarded four doctorate degrees during the spring graduation ceremony, which took place on the Main Campus in Bloemfontein. This is the largest number of doctorates awarded by the faculty during one graduation ceremony. Here are, from the left: Dr Tjaart Maré, Dr Ilze Keevy, and Dr Pierre Rabie. Dr Daniel Mekonnen was absent when the photo was taken. Photo: Leonie Bolleurs
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UFS awards degrees |
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The University of the Free State's (UFS) spring graduation ceremony took place on the Main Campus in Bloemfontein this week. Altogether 840 diplomas and degrees were awarded. Here are, from the left: Mss Mamokete Marokane, who obtained a B.Com. Human Resource Management degree, Elzaan Jacobs, who obtained a B.Com. Accounting degree, and Mmanyefolo Mosia, who also obtained a B.Com. Accounting degree. Photo: Leonie Bolleurs
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The University of the Free State's (UFS) spring graduation ceremony took place on the Main Campus in Bloemfontein this week. Altogether 840 diplomas and degrees were awarded. Here are, from the left: Mr Roger Potgieter, M.B.A. degree, Ms Amanda Share, M.B.A. degree, Zarita Naudé, B.Com. Accounting, and Mr Kobus van den Berg, M.B.A. degree. Photo: Leonie Bolleurs
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UFS awards extraordinary degree |
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Prof. Ivan Horak, extraordinary professor at the University of the Free State's (UFS) Department of Zoology and Entomology, this week became the third person in the history of the UFS to receive the D.Sc. degree. The degree was awarded to him during the spring graduation ceremony which took place on the Main Campus in Bloemfontein. Here are, from the left: Prof. Jo van As, Head of the Department of Zoology and Entomology, Prof. Horak, and Ms Ellie van Dalen, Lecturer at the UFS Department of Zoology and Entomology.
Photo: Leonie Bolleurs
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UFS awards doctorate degrees |
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Altoghether 29 doctorate degrees were awarded this week during the University of the Free State's (UFS) spring graduation ceremony on the Main Campus in Bloemfontein. During the chancellor's dinner are, from the left: Dr Anabela Da Silva, a student from Mozambique who obtained a Ph.D. in Plant Breeding, Prof. Maryke Labuschagne, UFS Department of Plant Sciences and promoter of Dr Da Silva, Dr Edward Jurua, a student from Uganda who obtained his Ph.D. in Astro Physics, and Dr Pieter Meintjes, from the UFS Department of Physics and promoter of Dr Jurua.
Photo: Gerhard Louw
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Spring graduation ceremony |
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Dr. Meshach Aziakpono (middle) is one of the students of the University of the Free State (UFS) who obtained a Ph.D. (Economics) during the spring graduation ceremony on the Main Campus in Bloemfontein. Here he is with Prof. Phillipe Burger (left), Head of the Department of Economics at the UFS and mentor of Dr Aziakpono, and Prof. Stan du Plessis (right), Department of Economics at Stellenbosch University and co-mentor of Dr Aziakpono.
Photo: Gerhard Louw
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