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This Faculty offers internationally accredited undergraduate & postgraduate study opportunities. DEAN: Prof Danie Vermeulen

28/10/2026

𝐔𝐅𝐒 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝟖 𝐩𝐮𝐩𝐢𝐥 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐤𝐨𝐢 𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝-𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡

What started with algae growing in a backyard koi pond ended with Denica Swartz being named South Africa's Top Junior Scientist. With guidance from mentors at the UFS, the Grade 8 pupil explored a scientific question that would earn recognition at science fairs. Read how curiosity, science, and a little help led to an extraordinary result.

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞: https://ufsweb.co/4z7cZo1

27/10/2026

🌌🔥 THE VIOLENT UNIVERSE: ASTRONOMY AT THE HIGHEST ENERGIES 🔭✨

What happens when the Universe gets extreme? 💥 From exploding stars and black holes to the most powerful gamma rays in the cosmos, discover the violent side of our Universe!

Join Professor Markus Böttcher for a fascinating public talk exploring how astronomers study the highest-energy phenomena in space and how the H.E.S.S. telescopes in Namibia help us uncover the secrets of these extraordinary cosmic sources. 🇳🇦🌠

📅 Wednesday, 28 October 2026
🕕 18:00
📍 Naval Hill Planetarium, Bloemfontein
🎟️ R20 per person
🎫 Tickets available via Computicket.

Come and discover the Universe at its most extreme! 🚀

Hosted by Friends of Boyden Observatory.

🌐 www.starsofbloem.com

27/10/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝟐𝟕 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐍𝐑𝐅) 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐟𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟑 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬.

The achievements span multiple disciplines, reflecting the breadth of research expertise at the University and the work being undertaken to advance scientific knowledge, develop innovative solutions and address complex societal challenges.
The NRF rating system recognises researchers whose work has demonstrated quality and impact in their fields. Through a rigorous peer-review process, independent experts assess researchers’ contributions to knowledge and their standing among national and international peers. The NRF rating system is one of South Africa’s most important measures of research excellence, recognising researchers whose work has made a significant impact nationally and internationally. The outcomes of 17 rating applications are still pending.

Read more: https://ufsweb.co/47B3uRX

26/10/2026

As you prepare for your exams, remember that every hour of studying, every challenge overcome and every step forward has brought you closer to your goals.
Stay focused, believe in yourself and trust the work you’ve put in. Take care of your well-being, get enough rest and approach each exam with confidence.
The UFS community is rooting for you every step of the way.

Wishing all our Kovsies the very best in their exams. Go out there and give it your best!

26/10/2026

🌍 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝, 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐛𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟓𝟎?

The future of agrifood in Sub-Saharan Africa is being shaped by powerful forces that could redefine markets, investment and sustainable development. But what megatrends do we need to understand today to prepare for tomorrow?
Join the UFS Business School for an insightful online webinar with Prof Cobus Oberholster, Head of the Research Chair in Climate Financing Sustainable Food Systems at the University of the Free State, as we explore the megatrends shaping the future of the agrifood sector towards 2050.

📅 Date: 27 October 2026
⏰ Time: 18:30–19:30
💻 Venue: Online (Join Link)
🎟️ Cost: Free

Whether you are interested in agribusiness, investment, sustainability, food systems or Africa’s economic future, this is a conversation worth being part of.

📩 RSVP: Adele Louw at [email protected]

Be part of the conversation. Be worth more.

23/10/2026

COSMIC COLLISIONS 💥
Cosmic Collisions was produced by the American Museum of Natural History and is narrated by Robert Redford. 🎬🔭 The show illustrates that cosmic collisions are a universal force of nature — both destructive and creative. 💫💥 It provides an extraordinary view of the powerful events that have shaped our world and our universe. 🌍🌌
📅 24 Oct 2026 | 19:00 | English
🎙️ Presenters: Sakkie van der Westhuizen and Natalie Matchett
🎟️ R30 - R60 pp
🔗 https://computicket-boxoffice.com/e/24-october-2026-cosmic-collisions-eng-RS7hAM

23/10/2026

👻 CATCHING GHOSTS IN THE ICE! ❄️🔭

Every second, billions of neutrinos pass right through your body without you even noticing! 🌌 Join Dr Z Malik at the Naval Hill Planetarium to discover how scientists hunt these elusive cosmic particles deep beneath the Antarctic ice.

📅 Saturday, 24 October 2026
🕠 17:30
📍 Naval Hill Planetarium, Bloemfontein
🎟️ R10 per person

🎫 BOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE:
https://computicket-boxoffice.com/e/public-talk-catching-ghosts-in-the-ice-24-oct-J4RXAy

Come and explore the ghostly messengers of our Universe! 🚀

Hosted by Friends of Boyden Observatory.

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Monday	08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday	08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday	08:00 - 16:30
Thursday	08:00 - 16:30
Friday	08:00 - 16:30

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