Francis Petersen

Academic. Strategist. Rector and Vice-Chancellor of the @ufsweb.
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[Varsity Netball @VarsityNetball]

FULL TIME and @KovsieNetball begin their 2023 varsity netball campaign with a dominant bonus point win over @Madibaz_Sport.

UFS 55 - 27 Madibaz

Proudly brought to you by FNB and Suzuki.

#ShowYourColours

[UFS @UFSweb]

UFS installs solar plants on all campuses, bolstering renewable energy amid continuing power cuts

The UFS is taking bold steps towards a sustainable future by strategically installing solar plants across its campuses.

📰: https://t.co/shZPPjrTRs

#RenewableEnergy | #GreenEnergy

[LenkaBula @LenkaBula]

@elonmusk @BBCWorld @BBC Your Mum has just received an Honorary Doctorate from one of the improving South African Universities, the (University of the Free State)🙌🏾🌻🚀UFS Vice Chancellor @VC_Petersen is doing phenomenal work…Hope you had a moment to enjoy the event virtually? Best wishes to you all!

[UFS @UFSweb]

Fill the stands and show support to the fourth-placed Shimlas, as they are also looking to leapfrog fifth-placed CUT and take the bragging rights in this encounter.

#RugbyThatRocks

[Sarah Springman #MentalHealthMatters @springman_sarah]

Warm welcome in the Tower ⁦@hilda_beastoxf⁩ to @VC_Petersen from ⁦@UFSweb⁩ with fascinating exchanges about 🇿🇦, 🇲🇿, 🇦🇺, 🇳🇿and Europe, in terms of universities and society beyond with @DavidHowey ⁦@PetraSchleiter⁩ ⁦@ana_namburete⁩ ⁦@DanielBulte⁩

[Redi Tlhabi @RediTlhabi]

And it's a wrap from Lomè! Thank you @WHOAFRO for trusting me with your important work. It was a pleasure to moderate #RC72AFRO..building resilient healthcare systems in Africa! With @DrTedros @MoetiTshidi Dr Phaahla , AU Commissioner Samate & Prof Mabitsela. À la prochaine!

[UFS @UFSweb]

In celebration of #WomensMonth - Womxn; you are a work of ART!

Womxn Empower ART is a conversation with womxn about their lived experiences within the arts. A conversation about fear, self-doubt, and ultimately courage.

[UFS @UFSweb]

The Rector and Vice-Chancellor of the University of the Free State (UFS), Prof Francis Petersen, has the pleasure of inviting you to the 2022 Rector’s Concert.

Date: Friday 2 September 2022
Time: 18:00
Venue: Odeion Auditorium, Bloemfontein Campus

[Tayla @TaylaPinto]

🗣uct law students:
This Women’s month at the iNtaka Centre for Law & Technology!

@lawtechlab @UctLaw @UCT_news @UCT_LSC @LawLibraryUCT
#law #tech #lawtech

[Francis Petersen @VC_Petersen]

Looking to a vibrant & robust discussion. Don't miss this event.

[UFS @UFSweb]

The panel comprises of Dr Imtiaz Sooliman, founder of the @GiftoftheGivers, Steuart Pennington, founder of SA The Good News, Itumeleng Pooe, managing director of Afri-Centric, and Brent Lindeque, The Good Things Guy, and facilitated by Prof @VC_Petersen.

#UFSThoughtLeaderSeries

[UFS @UFSweb]

The panel comprises of Dr Imtiaz Sooliman, founder of the @GiftoftheGivers, Steuart Pennington, founder of SA The Good News, Itumeleng Pooe, managing director of Afri-Centric, and Brent Lindeque, The Good Things Guy, and facilitated by Prof @VC_Petersen.

#UFSThoughtLeaderSeries

[UFS @UFSweb]

Leanne Manas in Conversation with Prof Francis Petersen

You are invited to join multiple award-winning broadcast anchor, @LeanneManas, for a conversation with Prof Francis Petersen. Prof Petersen will share insights about his term in office and updates on developments at the UFS

[UFSLibrary @UFSLibrary]

Dr Jerry Mofokeng wa Makgetha back in Bloemfontein to offer a creative writing workshop. Please follow the link to register/ if you have already register please ensure that your contact details are correct:https://t.co/tbxefou4rf

[UFS @UFSweb]

Leanne Manas in Conversation with Prof Francis Petersen

You are invited to join multiple award-winning broadcast anchor, @LeanneManas, for a conversation with Prof Francis Petersen. Prof Petersen will share insights about his term in office and updates on developments at the UFS

[UFS @UFSweb]

Join the second 2022 UFS Thought-Leader webinar, titled Change makers and game changers: are our glasses half full, or half empty? on Wednesday 27 July 2022.

More information: https://t.co/ay67aZj2tH

#UFSThoughtLeaderSeries

[Francis Petersen @VC_Petersen]

This will be a very exciting event with a robust discussion on this critical topic.

[UFS @UFSweb]

2022 UFS Thought-Leader Webinar Series: Crime in South Africa-Who is to blame?

Join the first 2022 UFS Thought-Leader webinar on Crime in South Africa – Who is to Blame? on Tuesday, 31 May 2022 at 12:30.

🔗: https://t.co/M7uhK113nU

#UFSThoughtLeaderSeries

[UFS @UFSweb]

Shining a light on student protest – join the discussion

Event details:

Date: 30 May 2022
Time: 14:00-16:15
Online platform: Microsoft Teams (https://t.co/kvr9bZYBT7 )
In-person venue: Equitas Auditorium

Read more on the event: https://t.co/24WdZOzrhk

[Francis Petersen @VC_Petersen]

Well done Prof Meintjies & team.

[UFS @UFSweb]

New robotic telescope gives UFS edge over international astronomy groups.

READ: https://t.co/2Nxig7VTH1

[Francis Petersen @VC_Petersen]

Excellent discussion.

[Mining Shared Value @ewb_msv]

#Localcontent will be on the agenda today at #MiningIndaba2022 during the Infrastructure and Supply Chain Forum with these two sessions at 13:50 and 15:25 https://t.co/tEr1tWsJGf #ESG #MI2022

[Francis Petersen @VC_Petersen]

Well done Gerda. We are proud of this achievement.

[UFS @UFSweb]

The UFS wishes to congratulate Gerda Steyn on winning a third successive Two Oceans Marathon in the women's race. The UFS alumna did the three peat in style as she also recorded a course record of 3:29:42 in what proved to be a historic race.

#TTOM2022 | #ProudlyKovsies