University Of Free State

Gerda Steyn: From the Comrades to the Olympics

Article Eyaaz Matwadia - 21 Feb 2020

The runner smashed her personal best in 2019, and will feel confident going to Tokyo in August

UFS celebrates excellence through its research hubs

Article Advertising Supplement - 30 Aug 2018

The UFS now has 156 NRF-rated researchers and five Sarchi Research Chairs

This is why Steyn must fall

Article bogdan TagDiv - 23 Mar 2018

Marthinus Steyn’s statue inflicts violence at the University of the Free State’s campus

Forthright Jansen has drawn both admirers and detractors

Article bogdan TagDiv - 20 May 2016

The rector of the University of the Free State has been proactive and vocal about promoting racial understanding.

Political parties condemn university violence

Article bogdan TagDiv - 23 Feb 2016

The ANC, DA and EFF have spoken out against the escalating violence and apparent deterioration of race relations across SA's universities.

University of Free State suspends lectures after Varsity Cup violence

Article bogdan TagDiv - 23 Feb 2016

All academic activity has been suspended at the university following clashes between rugby supporters and protesters.

Young Communist League condemns UFS racism attack

Article Sapa - 21 Feb 2014

The Young Communist League of SA has called on the University of the Free State to confront the reality of racism at UFS and expel all racists.

Enhancing the Bloem skyline

Article Advertising Supplement - 11 Oct 2013

Naval Hill is an iconic destination for locals and visitors to the Mangaung metropolitan municipality and it attracts thousands visitors.

ANC beefs up security ahead of conference

Article Sapa - 15 Dec 2012

Security at the University of the Free State in Bloemfontein, where the ANC is holding its national conference, has been beefed-up.

Jansen: Employers dismayed by graduates’ lack of basic skills

Article bogdan TagDiv - 19 Jan 2012

UFS vice-chancellor Jonathan Jansen says students are graduating from weaker universities with the same lack of basic skills as when they left school.

UFS students face off over SRC election

Article David Macfarlane - 16 Sep 2011

All 20 members of the UFS's SRC now face high court action from a student unionist who argues that their election violates the SA Constitution.

University of Free State inaugurates party-free SRC

Article Staff Reporter - 2 Sep 2011

The University of the Free State has inaugurated its new student representative council after its first non-political-party elections, held this week.

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