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The University of Fort Hare boldly took a stand as the first institution of higher education in South Africa to condemn Israel's brutal actions in Gaza, denouncing the indiscriminate bombardment, suffocating blockades, targeting of civilian infrastructure and horrific violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.
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Earlier today, the University of Fort Hare’s Music Department hosted a captivating conversation between renowned theatre director Mr Edmund Mhlongo…
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The University of Fort Hare’s ladies football team, the “Baby Wolves”, in their second spell of the Hollywood Bets Super…
Read MoreNine UFH Scholars Join the Global Community of Teaching Excellence as Advance HE Fellows
At the recent Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Awards in Teaching and Learning, the University of Fort Hare (UFH) recognised nine scholars who…
Read MoreOPINION | From the Front Seat: Charting a Course to Peace in the Taxi Industry
The minibus taxi industry is the lifeblood of our nation’s economy, a pulsing network that gets millions of South Africans…
Read MoreUFH & DSTI-NRF Collaboration Strengthens Maths Education with Euclidean Geometry Workshop for Teachers
The University of Fort Hare (UFH) recently hosted a Euclidean Geometry Training Workshop for Grade 12 Mathematics educators from the…
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Earlier today, the University of Fort Hare’s Music Department hosted...
Nine UFH Scholars Join the Global Community of Teaching Excellence as Advance HE Fellows
At the recent Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Awards in Teaching and Learning,…
OPINION | From the Front Seat: Charting a Course to Peace in the Taxi Industry
The minibus taxi industry is the lifeblood of our nation’s…
UFH & DSTI-NRF Collaboration Strengthens Maths Education with Euclidean Geometry Workshop for Teachers
The University of Fort Hare (UFH) recently hosted a Euclidean…
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WATCH I UFH honors academic excellence at the Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Awards in Teaching and Learning. This annual event celebrated lecturers who inspire through innovation and transformative teaching practices. ...
Colloquium on the Consolidation and Modification of African Customary Law in SA
Colloquium on the Consolidation and Modification of African Customary Law in SA ...
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Colloquium on the Consolidation and Modification of African Customary Law in SA ...
EMT - SPMR Meeting
WATCH I The University of Fort Hare’s Executive Management Team gathered for the Strategic Planning and Monitoring Review meeting, a vital platform for assessing performance targets, addressing challenges, and strengthening strategic priorities. This session plays a key role in advancing the University’s strategic plan and providing the Council with critical insights for governance. ...
Teaching & Learning Week - Indaba & Conference
WATCH I The Teaching and Learning Centre recently hosted an engaging four-day programme that brought together academics from across the institution to participate in meaningful conversations and knowledge-sharing sessions aimed at strengthening the university’s academic culture. This year’s theme, AI and the Decolonization of the Curriculum: Prospects, Progressive, created an important platform for exploring how artificial intelligence can be integrated into higher education in ways that advance inclusivity, innovation, and transformation. ...
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