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The Rector and Vice-Chancellor of the University of the Free State (UFS), Prof Francis Petersen, comments on recent articles in the media and posts on social media alleging that white students and their history are not welcome at the UFS.
“I would like to explicitly state that white students are welcome at the University of the Free State, the same as any other student.”
“The university has been firm in its commitment towards diversity and inclusivity and this applies to all our students – irrespective of race. To make statements that white students and their history are not part of the UFS, is irresponsible. It is important for all our students – including the student leadership – to demonstrate tolerance towards each other so that everyone feel part of the university community,” said Prof Petersen.
Antagonistic behaviour towards students or staff is not aligned to the vision and values of the university, and such behaviour will therefore not be tolerated at the University of the Free State.
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Dr Karen Thomas, Senior Lecturer at the University of the Free Stat's (UFS) Department of Economics, recently arranged a Skype link with the Mississippi State University in the United States of America (USA) during which a lecture on the American economy was presented directly. The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the UFS has a cooperation agreement with the Mississippi State University which includes the exchange of lecturers and students, as well as research and possible internships for their students in South Africa.
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