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13 September 2024

The composition of the UFS Council is stipulated in the UFS Statute, which was published in the Government Gazette on 10 March 2023. The Convocation has to elect two (2) external Convocation members (who are neither employees nor students of the UFS) to the Council, as required by the Statute of the UFS. The elected members will serve on the Council for a period of four years.

The Convocation comprises all persons who obtained a formal qualification from the UFS, as well as all permanent and retired academic staff members.

Members of the Convocation are invited to submit written nominations by using the Nomination Form attached hereto.

Every nomination form must be signed by 2 (two) members of the Convocation and must contain the written acceptance of the nomination by the nominee under his/her signature, as well as an abridged CV and a motivation of ± 200 words.

All nominations must reach the office of the Registrar no later than 4 October  2024.

If more than two persons are nominated, an election will be held as stipulated in the Interim Institutional Rules. More information regarding this process will follow at that stage. 

Nominations are to be submitted to:
     e-mail: registrar@ufs.ac.za

or hand-delivered to:
     Mr NN Ntsababa
     Room 51 
     1st Floor
     Main Building
     UFS Bloemfontein Campus

For any enquiries, please contact Mr NN Ntsababa at registrar@ufs.ac.za or +27 51 401 3796.

Kindly take note that late or incomplete nominations will not be accepted or considered.

Each nomination must be submitted separately.

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Three … Two … One … Lift off! Naval Hill Planetarium is blasting the public off into space
2014-02-28

History was made on 1 November 2013 when the first digital planetarium in sub-Saharan Africa was inaugurated – right here in Bloemfontein. Due to the involvement of the University of the Free State, in partnership with a host of sponsors, the public can now visit the outer reaches of our universe from the top of Naval Hill.

A digital dome was fitted into the existing observatory structure, is a 12-metre seamless aluminium screen, complemented by a powerful surround-sound system and multiple data projectors. The result: an immersive journey through space which feels very close to reality.

The response from the community has been overwhelming, with a booming interest in the night sky and galaxies stretching into the unknown. Several exhilarating shows – each lasting about 60 minutes – are scheduled for the next couple of months.

One of these ‘flights of fancy’ includes the show Space Junk to be screened twice a month. Space Junk complements the blockbuster science fiction thriller, Gravity, that showed at the movies during the last few weeks of 2013.

Booking for this show is essential.

Rates:

Adults: R50
Learners: R30
Pensioners: R30

You are welcome to send any enquiries to Yolandie Loots at FickY@ufs.ac.za or contact her directly at 051 401 9751.

Rates and dates for group bookings are available on request.

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