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UFS Academic Mentorship Improving Equity and Cohesion
Focused mentorship interventions at the University of the Free State (UFS) have not only enhanced employment equity at the institution – it has also led to improved social cohesion and an increased sense of belonging and collegiality among academic staff.
RISE Mzansi comes to the rescue with its One Meal, One Student feeding scheme
This is after more than 100 000 students encountered financial exclusion from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) at the beginning of the year.
15 more arrests in Fort Hare murders case
The suspects face a string of charges ranging from fraud, corruption, and kidnapping to murder and attempted murder. They were arrested by an SAPS national task team assigned to investigate the murders and attempted murders.
Free State student Jabulani Mabuza wants to be the master of time
University of the Free State student Jabulani Mabuza, 24, wants to become the master of time and hopes his brand, Honour Watches, will grow into a commercial-scale business.
Taps run dry as ‘Day Zero’ worries loom for large parts of SA
Gqeberha may soon not be the only city facing Day Zero – when the taps will run dry -- as experts suggest water scarcity is becoming a national phenomenon.
Revolutionary new cancer invention developed by UFS and The Swiss University of Zurich
They have now filed a patent titled ‘Multinuclear complexes and their preparation’.
Medical community to investigate use of traditional medicine in treatment of Covid-19
The University of Free State will host delegates from the WHO, Centre for Disease control and European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership to look at how traditional medicine can treat Covid-19.
New telescope at Boyden Observatory to push boundaries in Gamma-ray research
A newly installed robotic telescope at the Boyden Observatory in the Free State is likely to help astrophysicists at the University of Free State to better understand the universe through Gamma-ray research.
All systems go for University of Free State’s eco-race
The University of Free State’s Eco-race, aimed at promoting a sustainable future with clean energy, will take place on Saturday at the Bloemfontein Campus
UFS student arrested for arson over blaze that caused R35m damage
The fire was allegedly started by disgruntled students who had not yet received funds from NSFAS
Universities warned against keeping silent during unrest
Ex vice-chancellor of Rhodes University Professor Saleem Badat has criticised the leadership of universities in South Africa, for their silence during the July unrest.
Higher institution application dates for the 2022 academic year
Applying for tertiary studies is a big deal.