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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.
NanoAfrica2012 to be held at the UFS
2011-12-05
The University of the Free State (UFS) will host the 4th International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (NanoAfrica2012) from 1-4 April 2012. The conference is co-organised by the Department of Physics at UFS and the South African Nanotechnology Initiative (SANi).
The theme of the conference is Nanostructured Materials for Industrial and Social Development. The conference is aimed at covering a wide variety of topics ranging from fundamental research to technological applications of nanostructured materials. High-profile international specialists from countries such as Germany, Spain, the USA and India will be presenting plenary lectures.