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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.
Great is what the UFS is and should be
2013-02-15
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Photo: Johan Roux
09 February 2013 |
This passage from the book Good to Great by Jim Collis was the core message of Prof. Jonathan Jansen, Vice-Chancellor and Rector of the University of the Free State (UFS) at the official opening on Friday 8 February 2013.
Prof. Jansen warned the audience in a packed hall of the reasons why the UFS should not be good, but great.
“Good makes one become complacent. Good means you show up for class, but great means you are at the top of you class. Good means you simply do your work, but great means you’re the best amongst your peers. Good is ok, but great is what the UFS is and should be about,” Prof. Jansen said.
At the opening Prof. Jansen also highlighted a seven-point priority plan for the university in 2013.
These points are:
- The growth in numbers and quality of postgraduate students
- The planned westward expansion of the main campus (New Master Plan)
- The drive for quality and productivity in research
- The development of an advancement culture throughout the university
- The acceleration of diversity and equity in all aspects of campus life, but especially in academic appointments
- The building of a positive and supporting staff culture at the university
- The continued investment in undergraduate student leadership