University of the Free State

An honours student in the Department of Computer Science and Informatics at the University of the Free State (UFS) project on using blockchain technology to protect whistleblowers secured him first place for the best project and…

As the world will soon commemorate the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) campaign, the University of the Free State (UFS) joins the fight against this pervasive issue. Dedicated to eradicating GBV and fostering a…

The Department of Afrikaans and Dutch, German and French at the University of the Free State (UFS) recently launched the book Van toeka af die toekoms in. Die geskiedenis van Afrikaans-Nederlands aan die Universiteit van die Vrystaat,…

Esteemed guest speakers Tirelo Sibisi, Vice-Chairperson of the UFS Council, will be the distinguished guest speaker on the first day of graduations. Sibisi boasts an illustrious career, with over two decades of experience in human…

After being approached by the Premier of the Free State Province, the University of the Free State (UFS) Faculty of Health Sciences assisted foreign-trained doctors to prepare for the objective structured clinical examination (OSCE)…

The Economics and Management Sciences (EMS) Faculty at the University of the Free State (UFS) recently inaugurated its first Broadening Curricular Debate series, a concept conceived by the Dean of the Faculty, Prof Phillipe Burger.…

In a proactive move to address the escalating issue of substance abuse in Mangaung, the Public Service Commission (PSC) partnered with the University of the Free State (UFS) to host a roundtable discussion. The event, held on 23…

The Molecular Virology group at the University of the Free State (UFS) is part of an international consortium that works towards addressing rotavirus infections on the African continent. The group, under the leadership of Prof Trudi…

Artificial intelligence (AI) is accelerating science and in certain cases has made the giant leaps in science possible. Together with machine learning, AI is transforming the scientific method and has already left a mark on every stage of…

On 16 November 2023, five departments at the University of the Free State made a big splash at the national association for Marketing, Advancement, and Communication in Education (MACE) 2023 Excellence Awards. Collectively, the UFS…