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12 May 2023
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Story Mbali Moiketsi
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Visiting universities and learning more about them is an essential part of prospective students’ journey into higher education. The University of the Free State (UFS) has launched the Kovsie-Connect Virtual Experience.
This is an initiative of the Student Recruitment Services in partnership with the Office for International Affairs to give the modern-day prospective student an experience of what the University of the Free State can offer. The Kovsie-Connect Virtual Experience is an interactive online platform that allows prospective students to engage and learn more about the UFS from the comfort of their own homes.
The Virtual Experience is tailor-made for local and international prospective students with the aim of providing an overview of academic offerings, facilities, and student life through a series of online documents, pre-recorded videos, and virtual tours.
The virtual format allows for easy accessibility and convenience, as potential students can attend the event from anywhere in the world without the need for travel. This experience aims to provide students with the information they need to make an informed decision and Choose the UFS!
Click here to access the tour.
UFS cricket fields training grounds for English Cricket Team
2009-11-10
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Preparing for their tour in South Africa, the England cricket team is using the facilities of the University of the Free State (UFS). “It is an absolute honour to have an international team of this calibre practising on our fields, said Prof. Jonathan Jansen, Rector and Vice-Chancellor of the UFS. The England cricket team is touring South Africa for a four-match Test series, a One-Day International (ODI) series of five matches, and two Twenty20 Internationals. They played their first tour match on the OUTsurance Oval in Bloemfontein against the Diamond Eagles. At a recent practice session of the England cricket team, were, from the left: Mr Andrew Flower, Coach for the England Cricket Team, Prof. Jansen and Mr James Letuka, Director of KovsieSport. Far right is Emile Hendriks, photographer from Volksblad.
Photo: Hannes Pieterse |