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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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Exam Edition of Reboot Pack provides practical steps to prepare
2016-11-23
The University of the Free State (UFS) remains committed to completing the academic year successfully in the interest of our students who want to complete their studies.
With the strategy to rescue the academic year and allow students to continue with their learning and achieve outstanding assessments (assignments, tests, and exams), whether on or off campus, the institution aims to provide students with the utmost support.
As part of this strategy, the UFS has developed the Academic Reboot Pack 1, 2.0, and now Exam Edition. The aim of Reboot Pack: Exam Edition is directed at providing students with practical steps on how to best prepare for the upcoming Main Year-end assessments.
Click here to get the Academic Reboot Pack (Exam Edition).
Academic Reboot Pack 2.0
Academic Reboot Pack 1.0
If students have any questions or queries regarding the Academic Reboot Pack, they can send an email to: advising@ufs.ac.za