The Directorate of Research Development (DRD) at the University of the Free State (UFS) hosted another successful International postdoctoral day, celebrating the diversity of the institution’s cohort of postdoctoral fellows. The significance of this annual event, now in its second year, is a celebration of cultural diversity and academic excellence that postdoctoral fellows add to […]
The Afromontane Research Unit (ARU) at the University of the Free State (UFS) has achieved another milestone by securing two Norwegian-South African grants. The latest funding, awarded through a combined Norway-South African bilateral programme (NatuRA) and through Norway’s NORPART programme (INTEREST), will support capacity development and knowledge exchange in the field of mountain research in […]
During an inspiring journey, a delegation from the University of the Free State (UFS) recently visited the Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN) with an ambitious goal: to solidify a collaboration that was sparked during the visit of BUAN’s Vice-Chancellor to the UFS and subsequent discussions in Namibia. The atmosphere was one of […]
Dr Emmanuel Arko-Cobbah, Senior Lecturer and Medical Specialist in the Department of Surgery at the University of the Fee State (UFS), says he hopes his induction as a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (ACS), will show the world that South Africa also produces great doctors from whom they can learn. Dr Arko-Cobbah was […]
The University of the Free State (UFS) hosted its annual Study Abroad Fair on Wednesday 16 October 2024 at its Bloemfontein Campus. The event is designed to connect students with international opportunities and broaden their academic horizons. The fair brought together key international partners, including the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), the Fulbright US Student […]
“Engineering or technology is all about using the power of science to make life better for people, to reduce cost, to improve comfort, to improve productivity, etc.” These words by NR Narayana Murthy align with Sandile Dladla’s vision for his research and teaching in engineering. He believes that engineering should serve the people, the economy, and […]
The University of the Free State (UFS) Qwaqwa Campus recently hosted two information sessions on international scholarships, led by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). These sessions were initiated by the Office for International Affairs. Dr Temwa Moyo, acting Director for International Scholarships at the DHET, gave a comprehensive presentation on Erasmus+ programmes, […]
The Faculty of Law at the University of the Free State (UFS) has appointed Prof Tameshnie Deane as Vice-Dean: Research, Postgraduate Studies, and Internationalisation. Prof Deane officially assumed this role on 1 July 2024, following over two decades as a Professor and Head of the Criminal Law Unit at the University of South Africa (UNISA). […]
“Our dream is to eradicate food insecurity on campus entirely,” says Annelize Visagie, Head of the Food Environment Office at the University of the Free State (UFS). “We want every student to focus on their studies without worrying about where their next meal will come from.” The NSH (No Student Hungry) Programme, launched in 2011, […]
Dr Mutshidzi Mulondo, an academic in the Division of Public Health within the Faculty of Health Sciences, at the University of the Free State (UFS), has won a prestigious Global Health Award at the margins of the Global Health Summit in London, the UK. Dr Mulondo, who is a Novartis Reimagining Healthcare Scholar and a […]
