University Of Free State
latest news & developments
Using ‘rubbish’ instead of stone makes concrete greener
The University of the Free State’s green project aims to curb environmental impact of concrete by using industrial waste and by-products
Decolonising environmentalism and climate change
Indigenous oral cultures are teaching researchers that precolonial South Africans were aware of conservation
UFS: Private security moves on campus to monitor protests
The vice-chancellor of the University of the Free State has spoken about academic measures for students for the academic year following the national shutdown
We don’t need more reports about oppression, we need action
By looking at the past and understanding how racism and gender-based violence has lined the hallways of educational institutions, we can learn new ways of being
International students need equal care
Contradictory pandemic regulations could to be putting critical training in jeopardy
How South African universities are preparing for coronavirus
UP has temporarily disabled its biometric access systems, and several other institutions have established task teams ready to leap into action when Covid-19 hits their campuses
Gerda Steyn: From the Comrades to the Olympics
The runner smashed her personal best in 2019, and will feel confident going to Tokyo in August
UFS celebrates excellence through its research hubs
The UFS now has 156 NRF-rated researchers and five Sarchi Research Chairs
This is why Steyn must fall
Marthinus Steyn’s statue inflicts violence at the University of the Free State’s campus
Forthright Jansen has drawn both admirers and detractors
The rector of the University of the Free State has been proactive and vocal about promoting racial understanding.
Political parties condemn university violence
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
All academic activity has been suspended at the university following clashes between rugby supporters and protesters.
Young Communist League condemns UFS racism attack
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
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
Security at the University of the Free State in Bloemfontein, where the ANC is holding its national conference, has been beefed-up.