In a groundbreaking move, the University of the Free State (UFS) Qwaqwa Campus has solidified its commitment to internationalisation through a successful exchange programme with the Freiburg University of Education in Germany. This partnership, formalised by a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), has opened doors for students, staff, and faculty members to engage in enriching academic […]
Insightful, thought-provoking, and inspiring: These were some of the words used to describe the 2024 Global Social Innovation Indaba, which took place at the Centenary Complex on the University of the Free State’s (UFS’s) Bloemfontein Campus from 30 September to 2 October 2024. The three-day conference was hosted by the global Social Innovation Exchange (SIX) […]
The University of the Free State (UFS) continues to advance its global academic collaborations, as evidenced by the recent keynote address delivered by Prof Hussein Solomon at the prestigious International Young Scholars Conference at Jawaharlal Nehru University on 3 October 2024. In addition to his keynote, Professor Solomon presented a thought-provoking lecture titled “India’s Contribution […]
The Amrut Foundation, in partnership with the University of the Free State (UFS), successfully hosted its Inaugural Innovathon at the UFS Qwaqwa Campus. This competition is designed to identify and support innovative products and services that not only generate profit but also contribute to the public good, with a strong emphasis on ethical business practices. Through […]
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) plays a critical role in contributing to the transformation of the health sciences sector in South Africa and Africa, while at the same time making a meaningful contribution to the needs of the community it serves and the continent as a whole. Engaging in activities aligned to the United […]
In 2023, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University was invited by the Department of Higher Education and Training to join then Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, to discuss how South Africa’s Historically Disadvantaged Institutions (HDIs) can strengthen and grow their collaboration and partnership with the United States of America’s (USA) Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). There […]
A team from UKZN recently took to the international stage as part of the Cybathlon, a global contest that promotes ingenuity and advancement of assistive technologies. UKZN’s Touch Hand – a low-cost arm prosthesis that empowers amputees with the ability to do regular household tasks, was entered in the Cybathlon – regarded as the Olympics […]
The Cancer & Infectious Diseases Epidemiology Research Unit (CIDERU) in the College of Health Sciences at UKZN has been awarded a grant of R15m by the Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation (BMSF) to further its pioneering work in lung cancer care across KwaZulu-Natal. The funding will support the Lung Cancer Care Continuum in KwaZulu-Natal initiative – a […]
The Corporate Relations Division (CRD) at UKZN proudly hosted this year’s International Partner Week, bringing together an exceptional network of delegates from leading universities and agencies across South Africa and the globe. Attendees represented over 20 countries, including Tanzania, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, Madagascar, Ethiopia, Belgium, and the USA, among others, making it a truly international […]
by Orla Quinlan and Anisa Khan The idea that Vice Chancellor could be personally targeted for assassination was unimaginable in South Africa, prior to the attack on the University of Fort Hare’s Vice-Chancellor in 2023, which sent shock waves across the South Africa higher education community. In Gaza, over the past year, all universities have […]
