NAVAL HILL PLANETARIUM

The University of the Free State (UFS) is implementing an innovative and exciting project, namely the establishment of a ‘Centre for Earth and Space’ on Naval Hill in the centre of Bloemfontein. 

The 86-year old Lamont-Hussey Observatory on Naval Hill, also known as the Sterrewag Theatre, is home to the planetarium. The planetarium is the first component of a proposed Centre for Earth and Space. 

The planetarium is the first of its kind in sub-Saharan Africa. Once completed, the multi-functional facility will also include an interactive astronomy museum and exhibit building, a Science and Sculpture Garden and a building to promote environmental education and conservation. The Centre for Earth and Space is one of the lead projects of the UFS and the campaign to source funding is driven from the office of the Vice-Chancellor.

LAUNCH: RUGBY CENTENARY PUBLICATION

The centenary book of the University of the Free State Rugby Club - Universiteit van die Vrystaat Rugbyklub 100 Jaar van sprankelrugby - consists of 560 pages and was launched on 30 August in the Shimla Room on the UFS Campus. 

There is a massive 3 121 group-, team-, action- and profile pictures in the book. Former sports editor of the Volksblad, Frikkie van Rensburg, is the writer of the book. Ansu Colditz was the convener and project leader of the UFS Rugby club centenary celebrations. She was also the compiler and co-researcher of the book. Elmada Kemp did the layout. 

Enquiries can be directed to Ansu Colditz via email rugby100@ufs.ac.za, cell phone +27(0)82 457 8071 or office +27(0)51 401 2136.

Download order form here.

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