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Africa Month: Focus on Africa is key to UFS internationalisation process
A focus on the African continent is central to the University of the Free State’s (UFS) internationalisation strategy, which envisages an Africa-imbued internationalisation process that advances Africanisation and decolonisation, and includes a focus on expanding researcher networks across Africa. The UFS considers internationalisation, Africanisation, and decolonisation as complementary processes, and prioritises engagements with the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and African countries. The university’s Vision 130 emphasises the UFS’s commitment to the development of the African continent. read more...
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Rector's Heads of Diplomatic Mission breakfast
On 9 June 2022 the Rector, Professor Francis Petersen, recently hosted the Heads of Diplomatic Mission breakfast in South Africa in Pretoria. Fifteen foreign missions attended the event, with representation from Argentina, Belgium, Egypt, the European Union, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Lesotho, Namibia, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Spain, Switzerland, the United States, and Zimbabwe.
OIA hosts the Public Affairs Officer from the us consulate
The University of the Free State’s Office for International Affairs hosted a visit from the Public Affairs Officer, Jeff Landeson, and American Spaces Director, Vusi Kaunda from U.S. Consulate on 05 May 2023. read more...
Commercio EMS faculty hosts an International Spectrum initiative
On 18 May 2023, Commercio from the EMS faculty hosted an International Spectrum initiative, which aims to equip international students with wisdom on how to adapt to and succeed in a foreign environment for the local students this initiative strives to encourage students to consider international exposure as well as inform students about international opportunities. read more..
Umoja Buddy Programme Dialogue Session
On 19 May 2023 The uMoja Buddy Programme known as “UBP” under the portfolio of Internalisation at Home hosted a dialogue session in commemoration of Africa month, where the main purpose of this event, was to build some foundation and add a student voice leading to the main dialogue which will be taking place on 26 May at the Centenary Complex