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12 May 2023 | Story Mbali Moiketsi | Photo iStock
Virtual Open Day 2023

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 to view document  Click here to access the tour.

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Dean to serve on ministerial committee
2005-10-07

 Prof Herman van Schalkwyk, Dean of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the University of the Free State (UFS) has recently been elected by the Minister of Agriculture and Land Affairs, Me Thoko Didiza, to serve on the ministerial committee to review the South African agricultural marketing environment.

*  Prof van Schalkwyk was also recently appointed as vice-chairperson of the board of directors of the Matjhabeng Municipality's Marketing and Investment Company (MMIC).

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