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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? |
Inauguration: Download speeches and media releases
2009-10-17

Speeches
- Verklaring van die Universiteit van die Vrystaat Prof. Teuns Verschoor, Viserektor: Akademiese Bedryf (Afrikaans)
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- Declaration by the University of the Free State Prof. Teuns Verschoor, Vice-Rector: Academic Operations (English)
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- E Balwa ke Profesara Teuns Verschoor, Motlatsa Morektoro: Botsamaisi ba Dithuto (Sesotho)
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- Bekendstelling van Prof. Jonathan D Jansen - Regter Faan Hancke, Voorsitter van die UV-Raad (Afrikaans)
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- Introduction of Prof. Jonathan D Jansen - Judge Faan Hancke, Chairperson of the UFS Council (English)
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- Ho tsebiswa ha Profesara Jonathan D Jansen - Moahlodi Faan Hancke, Modulasetulo wa Lekgotla la Yunivesithi ya Freistata (Sesotho)
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- Inhuldigingstoespraak van die 13de Rektor en Visekanselier van die Universiteit van die Vrystaat (UV) Vir ’n tyd soos hierdie - Prof. Jonathan D Jansen (Afrikaans)
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- Inaugural speech of the 13th Rector and Vice-Chancellor of the University of the Free State (UFS), For such a time as this - Prof. Jonathan D Jansen (English)
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- Thuto ya Tlhomamiso ya Motlatsa Mokanseliri ebile e le Rektoro ya bo 13 ya univesithi ya Freistata. Bakeng sa nako e kang - ena Jonathan D Jansen (Sesotho)
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Media Releases
- “Ons maak nou die boek oor Reitz toe,” sê nuwe UV Rektor (Afrikaans)
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- “We are closing the book on Reitz,” says new UFS Rector (English)
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- “Re kwala buka ka Reitz” ho realo Morektoro ya motjha wa UFS (Sesotho)
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- Nuwe Rektor kondig verandering in koshuise aan (Afrikaans)
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- New UFS Rector announces changes to residences (English)
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- New UFS Rector announces changes to residences (Sesotho)
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- “Onbeskaamd elitisties,” sê nuwe UV Rektor oor visie vir Kovsies (Afrikaans)
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- “Unashamedly elitist,” says new UFS Rector of vision for Kovsies (English)
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- “Ha re itshwabele ka bokakalope” ho realo Morektoro ya motjha wa UFS Rector ka pono bakeng sa Kovsies (Sesotho)
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