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08 April 2020
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Story Prof Francois Vreÿ, and Prof Hussein Solomon
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The international response to the Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) as a health security threat stimulated an international response that commenced with drastic, but localised actions in China, but responses rapidly manifested in more extreme measures in the rest of the world. Amidst international efforts imposing extraordinary national and international movement restrictions and a rush to find a medical cure, two questions arise. First, how does COVID-19 as a health security threat feature within the global security debate and second, how to explain the harsh responses that one observes.
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Open Day 2016 to feature best of Kovsies
2016-05-04
At this year’s annual Open Day on 14 May 2016 on the Bloemfontein Campus, prospective students for 2017 were able to apply for their studies at the University of the Free State (UFS) at an on-site application centre. The application fee has been waived. Assistance was also provided regarding the National Benchmark Tests (NBTs), accommodation in residences, and bursaries, amongst others.
A similar Open Day will be hosted on the Qwaqwa Campus on 21 May 2016. The programme can be viewed here.
The Open Day featured an official welcoming ceremony in the morning for parents and learners, with entertainment by the pianist, Charl du Plessis, as well as a laser show. The informal session for school groups featured the urban pop singer, Kyle Deutsch, as guest artist, as well as a laser show and a team-building session by TeamBo.