University of the Free State

At the University of the Free State (UFS), research findings have indicated that 59% of students do not know where their next meal will come from. The recent COVID-19 pandemic contributed to the unemployment rate of 34,9%, adding to the…

With focused energy on increasing its research output, the Qwaqwa Campus is steadily growing its reputation as a leading research hub and solidifying its presence in the academic space.Over the years, the campus has built its research…

Creating residences and other spaces that adapt to change without it being forced is a process that requires time, patience, and nurturing. Through recent engagements with Jessica Lynne, a transgender activist from the Kinsey Institute in…

It is almost three years after Team UFS first decided to put a solar-powered vehicle on the road. Within a few days, this dream of participating in the international Sasol Solar Challenge will become a reality when they depart from…

Launching its new name on 9 September 2022, the Centre for Graduate Support (CGS) – established in 2011 – aims to align its mandate with the University of the Free State’s goal of creating a one-stop shop for all postgraduate services by…

A growing number of researchers concerned with the dynamics of mobility, migration, locality, and interconnectedness have turned to trans-local research to transcend boundaries and generate meaningful insights. Trans-local learning…

Educational leaders serve a significant administrative, management, and leadership function in higher education. A departmental chair’s role differs fundamentally from other leadership contexts, based on the momentous transition from…

Students in the Department of Business Management within the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the University of the Free State (UFS) had the opportunity to attend guest lectures by Gadija Brown, MEC for Finance, and Makalo…

The Arts and Culture Office at the University of the Free State (UFS) hosted an on-stage production inspired by Dr Mbongeni Ngema’s work Sarafina, which is called ‘The Burning Ones: A Broken Sarafina Production’. The production ran from…

Language continues to be a barrier to access and success for many students at South African higher education institutions. Despite their status as official languages, indigenous languages have in the past and at present, structurally not…