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UFH Tightens Grip on Supply Chain Management to Strengthen Accountability and Service Delivery
The University of Fort Hare (UFH) has taken a decisive step to strengthen governance and improve service delivery through a…
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Two NRF Chair Appointments Strengthen UFH’s Research Footprint
The University of Fort Hare’s (UFH) research agenda has been firmly placed at the centre of South Africa’s national innovation…
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UFH Postgraduates Break New Ground in Afrocentric Science Communication Programme
Nine postgraduate students from the Department of Computational Sciences at the University of Fort Hare (UFH) have been selected to…
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UFH hosts first GBV Survivors’ Healing Retreat as part of Freedom Month programme
The University of Fort Hare’s GBV Prevention & Gender Diversity Office hosted its first GBV Survivors’ Healing Retreat from 18…
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UFH Law Students Excel at Prestigious Jessup Moot Court Competition
Competing on one of the world’s most prestigious international moot competitions, two University of Fort Hare (UFH) law students, Sibongakonke…
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UFH Tightens Grip on Supply Chain Management to Strengthen Accountability and Service Delivery
The University of Fort Hare (UFH) has taken a decisive...
Mawande Mrashula
23 Apr 2026
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Two NRF Chair Appointments Strengthen UFH’s Research Footprint
The University of Fort Hare’s (UFH) research agenda has been…
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UFH Postgraduates Break New Ground in Afrocentric Science Communication Programme
Nine postgraduate students from the Department of Computational Sciences at…
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UFH hosts first GBV Survivors’ Healing Retreat as part of Freedom Month programme
The University of Fort Hare’s GBV Prevention & Gender Diversity…
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UFH Law Students Excel at Prestigious Jessup Moot Court Competition
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UFH Baby Blues Champions
FNB Varsity Cup Women 2026 Champions 🏆🏆
The UFH Baby Blues did it again! 💙🔥
From 14 points down at halftime to a breathtaking 24–21 victory over UWC Women — this was more than a win, it was pure heart, grit, and championship mentality.
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Sacred Grounds: Reflection on Universities Intellectual and Cultural Heritage.
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GBV-PGD Dialogue
WATCH I The UFH's Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Gender Diversity Office hosted a powerful campus dialogue, bringing together students and key stakeholders under the theme “Students Don’t Cross the Line: Taking Accountability for Consent
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Ministerial Engagement
WATCH | UFH Council Chairperson Dr Siyanda Makaula shares a message with the UFH community following an oversight visit earlier this week by the Minister of Higher Education and Training, Mr Buti Manamela, and senior DHET officials. The visit included an engagement with Council and the University’s Management Executive Committee (MEC). A key outcome of the meeting was the Minister’s recognition of the progress made by the University to date.
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2026 Vice Chancellor's First Year
WATCH | Our first-year students recently completed the Vice-Chancellor’s Student Tour, a tradition that introduces the Class of 2026 to the University of Fort Hare’s unique history. From the Alice campus to East London, students visited key sites like Freedom Square and the De Beers Centenary Art Gallery. These landmarks aren't just buildings; they represent the paths taken by icons like Nelson Mandela and Robert Sobukwe during their time here.
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UFH Baby Blues
WATCH | Baby Blues are ready to take on Maties. Meet the powerful women who will proudly represent the University of Fort Hare on the field strong, determined, and ready to give it their all. Let’s get behind our team as they face Maties in what promises to be an exciting encounter.
Good luck, #BabyBlues! 💙🏉💙
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SRC Induction 2026
WATCH | The newly elected Institutional Student Representative Council (ISRC) and SRC leadership were officially inducted. This marked the beginning of their term in office. As they assume their responsibilities, the student leaders have pledged to serve the University community with dedication, integrity, and a strong commitment to representing the interests of all students with purpose.
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University of Fort Hare Research Performance Markers on a Positive Trajectory
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