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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.
Dr Aldo Stroebel a Vice-President and director of SARIMA.
2006-08-02
Dr Aldo Stroebel, senior researcher at the University of the Free State's (UFS) Research Development Directorate, has been appointed as Vice-President of research of the Southern African Research and Innovation Management Association (SARIMA). With the appointment, a mandate was given to Dr Stroebel to professionalize research and innovation management, and to facilitate international partnerships and strategic alliances within the higher education sector. He has also been appointed as a director of SARIMA.