Marius Pretorius (Development Studies) is researching the regional economic impact of the freight airport in Upington.
Liezel Blomerus (Development Studies) is examining the nature of poverty in Carnarvon, Northern Cape.
Deidre van Rooyen (Development Studies) is researching the potential impacts of uranium mining in the central Karoo.
Louis de Jager (Development Studies) is studying land reform and agriculture in peri-urban Bloemfontein.
Jaap Knot (Agriculture and Development Studies) is researching the social response to conservation agriculture techniques, in the Eastern Free State and Lesotho.
Vera Koch (Development Studies) is researching the impact of higher education institutions on the regional economy in the Free State.
Sam Fongwa (Development Studies) is examining the implications of Higher Education Institutions, such as the UFS, on the regional economy. He will focus on agricultural and environmental issues.