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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? |
The best black and white learners must come and study here
2009-09-17
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At the meeting, arranged by the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, were from the left: Mr Tshdiso Makoelle, Clocolan High School; Mr Braam van Wyk, St Michael's School in Bloemfontein; Prof. Jonathan Jansen, Rector and Vice-Chancellor of the University of the Free State (UFS); Mr Izak Coetzee, Dr Blok Secondary School in Bloemfontein and Mr Okkie Botha, Witteberg High School in Bethlehem.
Photo: Stephen Collett |
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“I want to make this university one of the best universities in the country and in the world. For this I will need the support of principals and teachers.” These were the words of Prof. Jonathan Jansen, Rector and Vice-Chancellor of the University of the Free State (UFS) during a recent meeting with school principals held on the Main Campus in Bloemfontein, which was arranged by the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences.
“I want the best black and white learners to come and study here and therefore I am going to visit schools in the region to find out how we can attract the best learners,” he said.
The most important influence on learners is their teachers and principal. “This why I need the support of teachers and principals to guide their learners to come and study here,” said Prof. Jansen.
Prof. Jansen said that it was of no use to work with Grade 11 and 12 learners only as it was mostly too late to change their minds. He wants to work with Grade 10 learners and make them excited about university life so that they will know what the UFS can offer them. He will also visit poor and rural schools and tell them about the UFS.
“When a Kovsie graduate walks down the street something must distinguish him/her from other graduates. Our graduates must be able to work anywhere in the world,” he said.
“Students must have the ability to live with other people and to be comfortable around people who look and speak differently than them. I want our students to be multi-lingual and to be comfortable around other students and people in terms of religion, race, language, etc. Students who do not have this added value will not be successful in the market,” he said.
Media Release
Issued by: Lacea Loader
Deputy Director: Media Liaison
Tel: 051 401 2584
Cell: 083 645 2454
E-mail: loaderl.stg@ufs.ac.za
16 September 2009 |