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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.
Expert in microbiology at the UFS receives medal for his research
2008-01-31
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Prof. James du Preez, Departmental Chairperson of the University of the Free State's (UFS) Department of Microbial, Biochemical and Food Biotechnology was recently awarded a silver medal for exceptional original published research during the biennial congress of the South African Society for Microbiology held in Grahamstown. This is only the seventh time since 1986 the medal was awarded.
Photo: Stephen Collett
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