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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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Department evaluated by peer tertiary institutions
2009-11-17
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Here are, from the left: Prof. Chrisjan Cruywagen, University of Stellenbosch: Prof. Japie van Wyk, Department of Animal, Wildlife and Grassland Sciences at the UFS; Prof. Johan Greyling, Head of the Department of Animal, Wildlife and Grassland Sciences at the UFS; Prof. Klaus Kelner, Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University; and Prof. Eddie Webb, University of Pretoria.
Photo: Stefanie Naborn |
Die Department of Animal, Wildlife and Grassland Sciences at the University of the Free State (UFS) was recently evaluated externally by persons of peer tertiary institutions as part of the auditing process of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences. This action ensures that the quality of the UFS, and specifically the Department’s teaching, research en community service are compared with the best in the country and that it is a centre for excellence, also in Africa.