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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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UFS's Lipid Biotechnology group attends congress in Japan
2009-06-26
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At the congress are, from the left: Prof. Lodewyk Kock, Head: Lipid Biotechnology Group; Dr Carlien Pohl-Albertyn, Lecturer; Ms Andri van Wyk, Professional Officer; Mr Ntsoaki Leeuw, Ph.D. student; Mr Desmond Ncango, Ph.D. student; Ms Chantel Swart, Ph.D. student; Prof. Pieter van Wyk, Director: Centre for Microscopy and Mr Ruan Ells, Ph.D. student. The group’s attendance was sponsored by the South African Fryer Oil Initiative (SAFOI) at the UFS.
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Four staff members and four Ph.D. students from the University of the Free State’s (UFS) Department of Microbial, Biochemical and Food Biotechnology recently attended the 17th congress of the International Society for Human and Animal Mycology (ISHAM) in Tokyo, Japan. Five posters and one presentation were delivered.