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Mentions in press and media 18
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| May 21, 2026 | South Africa: What Are Misfluencers and What Can Be Done About False Information Online? | Misleading information online is often treated as a technical glitch, something that better algorithms or stricter moderation can fix. But research points to a more complex reality. That is, the rise of "misfluencers", individuals... |
| Feb 3, 2026 | South Africa: We Run Writing Workshops At a South African University - What We've Learnt About How Students Are Using AI and How to Help Them | Much is being said about the wonders of artificial intelligence (AI) and how it is the new frontier. And while it provides amazing possibilities in fields like medicine, academics are debating its advantages for university students. Peet va... |
| Nov 7, 2025 | South African lawyers learn hard lesson in AI fiction | A South African court case made headlines for all the wrong reasons in January 2025. The legal team in Mavundla vs MEC: department of co-operative government and traditional affairs KwaZulu-Natal and others had relied on case law that simpl... |
| Nov 4, 2025 | South Africa: AI in the Courtroom - the Dangers of Using ChatGTP in Legal Practice in South Africa | A South African court case made headlines for all the wrong reasons in January 2025. The legal team in Mavundla v MEC: Department of Co-Operative Government and Traditional Affairs KwaZulu-Natal and Others had relied on case law that simply... |
| Jan 24, 2025 | The Future of Food: Revolutionizing Alt Meat with Metamaterials | The world of food is changing. The quest for sustainable, plant-based alternatives to meat is at the forefront of this transformation. As consumers seek healthier and more ethical options, the demand for whole cuts of meat substitutes is ri... |
| Jan 22, 2025 | Africa: AI in Education - What Those Buzzwords Mean | You'll be hearing a great deal about artificial intelligence (AI) and education in 2025. The UK government unveiled its "AI opportunities action plan" in mid-January. As part of the plan it has awarded funding of £1 million (about... |
| Jul 1, 2024 | Food Innovation Laboratory Unveils Affordable Soy-Based Dairy Range to Combat Undernutrition in South Africa | The Food Innovation Laboratory, a project of South Africa’s University of the Free State (UFS), has developed a new line of affordable, protein-rich, soy-based dairy alternatives: strawberry, banana, and vanilla-flavored milk drinks and ber... |
| Mar 15, 2024 | ALL the extra benefits available to South African pensioners | These are all the benefits available to South African pensioners. Image: File South African pensioners can enjoy an increase to social security agency grants from April 2024 onwards. The increase in April (and again in October) amounts to R... |
| Nov 26, 2023 | SECURE your future: 55 bursaries you can apply for in South Africa | Check this list of 55 bursaries you can apply for in South Africa. Picture: Estate Living/File/Fotor. Applications for financial aid through government-run NSFAS are NOW open, and you can click HERE to see how to apply and what the bursarie... |
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FAQ about UFS
When was UFS founded?
UFS was founded in 1999.
What has the press written about UFS?
Parsers VC has collected 18 articles mentioning UFS, among them “South Africa: What Are Misfluencers and What Can Be Done About False Information Online?” (May 21, 2026) and “South Africa: We Run Writing Workshops At a South African University - What We've Learnt About How Students Are Using AI and How to Help Them” (Feb 3, 2026).
Is UFS still active?
Yes, UFS is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Jul 21, 2026.