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| 2023-03-29 |
HUMAN RIGHTS MONTH: Safety is not a privilege, it’s a right |
| 2023-03-29 |
HUMAN RIGHTS MONTH: Safety is not a privilege, it’s a right |
| 2023-03-29 |
MoU signing: Internationalisation of the Health Sciences in Africa |
| 2023-03-29 |
MoU signing: Internationalisation of the Health Sciences in Africa |
| 2023-03-28 |
UFS researchers contribute to roadmap for genomic disease surveillance in Africa |
| 2023-03-28 |
UFS researchers contribute to roadmap for genomic disease surveillance in Africa |
| 2023-03-28 |
Electoral reform: Is the electoral system keeping the ANC in power? |
| 2023-03-28 |
Electoral reform: Is the electoral system keeping the ANC in power? |
| 2023-03-27 |
UFS to cap more than eight thousand graduands |
| 2023-03-27 |
UFS to cap more than eight thousand graduands |
| 2023-03-27 |
Doing Community Development differently: lessons on immersive community work for Qwaqwa Campus students |
| 2023-03-27 |
Doing Community Development differently: lessons on immersive community work for Qwaqwa Campus students |
| 2023-03-24 |
The rivalry that powers Free State rugby returns |
| 2023-03-24 |
The rivalry that powers Free State rugby returns |
| 2023-03-24 |
Undiagnosed depression in tuberculosis patients threatens control of the disease |
| 2023-03-24 |
Undiagnosed depression in tuberculosis patients threatens control of the disease |
| 2023-03-23 |
Looking ahead: UFS unveils cutting-edge electron microscopy equipment |
| 2023-03-23 |
Looking ahead: UFS unveils cutting-edge electron microscopy equipment |
| 2023-03-22 |
Embracing diversity, strengthening human relationships and collective responsibility |
| 2023-03-22 |
Embracing diversity, strengthening human relationships and collective responsibility |
| 2023-03-22 |
UFS Library and Information Services hosts research seminar |
| 2023-03-22 |
UFS Library and Information Services hosts research seminar |
| 2023-03-20 |
Maths books add to scholarly work of UFS’ Prof Atangana |
| 2023-03-20 |
Maths books add to scholarly work of UFS’ Prof Atangana |
| 2023-03-20 |
HUMAN RIGHTS MONTH: I have the right to … |
| 2023-03-20 |
HUMAN RIGHTS MONTH: I have the right to … |
| 2023-03-20 |
Peer mentor programme a space for student learning and development |
| 2023-03-20 |
Peer mentor programme a space for student learning and development |
| 2023-03-16 |
Talented UFS students attract potential employers to career fairs |
| 2023-03-16 |
Talented UFS students attract potential employers to career fairs |
| 2023-03-16 |
The threats to South Africa’s domestic stability and security challenges |
| 2023-03-16 |
The threats to South Africa’s domestic stability and security challenges |
| 2023-03-15 |
Nomsa overcame obstacle to reach football heights |
| 2023-03-15 |
Nomsa overcame obstacle to reach football heights |
| 2023-03-15 |
Positive Masculinities, Gender-Based Violence, Men, Manhood, and Identity |
| 2023-03-15 |
Positive Masculinities, Gender-Based Violence, Men, Manhood, and Identity |
| 2023-03-15 |
Why it is unnecessary to make South African Sign Language the 12th official language |
| 2023-03-15 |
Why it is unnecessary to make South African Sign Language the 12th official language |
| 2023-03-15 |
‘A Decade of Impactful Research and Internationalisation’ - Prof Corli Witthuhn |
| 2023-03-15 |
‘A Decade of Impactful Research and Internationalisation’ - Prof Corli Witthuhn |
| 2023-03-14 |
What monsters lurk in the dark?: The impact of loadshedding on food systems in South Africa |
| 2023-03-14 |
What monsters lurk in the dark?: The impact of loadshedding on food systems in South Africa |
| 2023-03-14 |
Simulation is a wonderful training tool for health professional students |
| 2023-03-14 |
Simulation is a wonderful training tool for health professional students |
| 2023-03-10 |
UFS Sporting Legends: Former Protea thriving in ‘real world’ and assisting current crop |
| 2023-03-10 |
UFS Sporting Legends: Former Protea thriving in ‘real world’ and assisting current crop |
| 2023-03-09 |
UFS trains student volunteers to fight food insecurity |
| 2023-03-09 |
UFS trains student volunteers to fight food insecurity |
| 2023-03-07 |
Dr William Mhundwa first UFS graduate to receive prestigious Suzman Medal |
| 2023-03-07 |
Dr William Mhundwa first UFS graduate to receive prestigious Suzman Medal |
| 2023-03-06 |
A Culture of Acceptance Could Be Our Country’s Greatest Threat |
| 2023-03-06 |
A Culture of Acceptance Could Be Our Country’s Greatest Threat |
| 2023-03-05 |
UFS shocked and saddened by the untimely passing of MEC Tate Makgoe |
| 2023-03-05 |
UFS shocked and saddened by the untimely passing of MEC Tate Makgoe |
| 2023-03-03 |
2023: the year of starting our new future |
| 2023-03-03 |
2023: the year of starting our new future |
| 2023-03-02 |
Prof Philippe Burger breaks down South Africa’s recent grey listing |
| 2023-03-02 |
Prof Philippe Burger breaks down South Africa’s recent grey listing |
| 2023-03-02 |
UFS Networking Breakfast attracts top learners |
| 2023-03-02 |
UFS Networking Breakfast attracts top learners |
| 2023-03-02 |
Fostering entrepreneurship among young people |
| 2023-03-02 |
Fostering entrepreneurship among young people |
| 2023-03-01 |
Let us fight against blood cancer, other blood disorders |
| 2023-03-01 |
Let us fight against blood cancer, other blood disorders |
| 2023-03-01 |
Clinical Simulation – Where is it going? |
| 2023-03-01 |
Clinical Simulation – Where is it going? |
Council approves appointment of two deans
2008-06-14
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The Council of the University of the Free State (UFS) approved the extension of the contract of Prof. Herman van Schalkwyk, Dean: Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences for a further five years during its recent meeting. The appointment of Prof. Francois Tolmie as acting Dean of the Faculty of Theology was also approved.
Prof. Tolmie will be acting as Dean as from 1 July 2008 and will be appointed as dean on 1 January 2009 for a term of five years. He is appointed in the place of Prof. Hermie van Zyl who will be retiring at the end of June 2008.
The Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences has reached many highlights under Prof. Van Schalkwyk’s leadership. It has grown to an influential faculty, known for its world-class academic quality and research and the successful preparation of students for their careers in the sciences.
Before his appointment as dean, Prof. Van Schalkwyk was chairperson of the Department of Agricultural Economics at the UFS. He serves on the executive committee of the UFS’s Executive Management and is chairperson of the Deans Committee. Over and above his work at the UFS, he is involved in various provincial and national organisations.
He was among others appointed by the Minister of Agriculture in 2007 as member of the National Agricultural Marketing Council and in 2008 he was appointed vice-chairperson of the Land Bank Council. He is also a consultant to the World Bank and other South African organisations, a specialist in agricultural and related court cases and popular speaker at agricultural societies in South Africa and Namibia, to name a few.
Prof. Tolmie was a Senior Professor in the Department New Testament at the UFS. He is member of various national and international organisations and academic committees, among others editor of Acta Theologica, the faculty’s accredited journal.
During his term as Dean, Prof. Tolmie aims to establish meaningful liaison with international universities, increase the faculty’s average research output and increase the current number of academics from the faculty who are graded by the National Research Foundation (NRF).
Media Release
Issued by: Lacea Loader
Assistant Director: Media Liaison
Tel: 051 401 2584
Cell: 083 645 2454
E-mail: loaderl.stg@ufs.ac.za
13 June 2008
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| Prof. Francois Tolmie |
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| Prof. Herman van Schalkwyk |