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12 June 2024
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Story Zinzi Zumana
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UFS Lekgotla Men’s Well-being Programme: addiction dialogue encourages empowerment and exchange of ideas.
The University of the Free State (UFS)
Division of Student Affairs hosted a ‘Dialogue on Addiction’ at the Equitas Senate Hall on 20 April 2024 as part of the UFS Lekgotla Men’s Well-being Programme. Led by the esteemed
Ace Moloi, male students’ well-being was addressed by focusing on topics relating to substance abuse, the ‘hookah pipe’, pornography, and digital addiction.
Ogaisitse Diseko, an expert on substance abuse, highlighted the misconceptions and societal impact of substances such as ‘bath salts’. Male students shared personal experiences, emphasising the need for early interventions and community backing to combat addiction.
Prof Noluxolo Gcaza, a Nelson Mandela University Professor specialising in digital wellness, presented on digital well-being, internet safety, and managing screen time. The dialogue concluded with Billy Mogadi sharing his journey from addiction to recovery, underscoring the human toll and the possibility of transformation.
Mogadi’s story resonated deeply, fostering hope and empowerment among attendees. The event highlighted the power of dialogue and support in addressing addiction issues. By promoting genuine interaction and providing the necessary tools, such initiatives contribute to community well-being and development. The UFS Lekgotla Men’s Well-being programme advances its goal of fostering healthier lives through open communication and mutual support.
Patenting handbook launched at the UFS
2008-03-20
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The Innovation Fund's (IF) patenting handbook was recently launched at the University of the Free State (UFS). The launch of "The State of Patenting in South Africa" was attended by UFS and Central University of Technology (CUT) staff, including the UFS management. The IF team, led by Dr Eugene Lettering and Mr McLean Sibanda, shared some of the interesting findings they have come across while doing research for the handbook. At the launch were, from the left: Prof. Frans Swanepoel (Director: Research Development at the UFS), Mr Sibanda (Innovation Fund), Prof. Teuns Verschoor (Vice Rector: Academic Operations at the UFS), and Ms Dineo Gaofhiwe (Research Development Directorate, UFS).
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