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16 October 2025
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The University of the Free State (UFS) has obtained an interim court order prohibiting any individuals from engaging in unlawful activities or conduct on any of its campuses.
In terms of the order, no person may amongst others:
- Participate in or promote unlawful protest action;
- Disrupt or interfere with academic or online activities;
- Block access to or from university campuses;
- Intimidate, threaten, or harass students, staff, or visitors; or
- Damage, destroy, or tamper with university property or safety equipment.
The order applies to all UFS campuses — Bloemfontein, South, and Qwaqwa — and remains in force pending the final determination of the matter.
The University urges all members of the community to respect the order and uphold a safe, conducive environment for teaching, learning, and work.
Professor receives a second national award for her research
2008-06-13
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 Prof. Maryke Labuschagne from the Department of Plant Sciences at the University of the Free State (UFS) this week received a second prestigious national award for her research when the 2008 Cereal Science and Technology - SA's (CST-SA) award for research and development was awarded to her. The prize includes an amount of R30 000. Last month she was the female recipient of the National Science and Technology Forum's (NSTF) award for the development of research capacity over the past ten years. She received the award for successfully mentoring black researchers and students. The award, sponsored by Eskom, includes an amount of R100 000 which will be used for research purposes.
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