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International Institute of the Arts launches at UFS: a hub for creative-knowledge scholarship

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The University of the Free State officially launched its International Institute of the Arts (IIA) on 2 October 2025 at the Scaena Theatre on its Bloemfontein Campus, marking a pivotal moment in the institution’s pursuit of academic excellence, creativity, and global collaboration. Project Manager and Senior Coordinator at the IIA, MC Roodt joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat to talk about the role of the IIA at the UFS and to explain what this institute means for the arts and creatives in the Free State.
11 Nov 2025 English South Africa Performing Arts · Visual Arts

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