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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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43rd Conference of Agricultural Economics
2005-10-06
During the 43rd Annual Conference of the Agricultural Economics Association of South Africa (AEASA) 13 of the 30 papers (excluding invited papers) were presented by students and staff from the Department of Agricultural Economics at the University of the Free State (UFS). The conference was attended by 24 students and 12 lecturers from the department.
From left: Prof André Jooste (chairperson: Department of Agricultural Economics at the UFS), Mr Andries Jordaan (awarded 2nd price in the category for the best M Sc thesis), Mr Dikus van Wyk (awarded 2nd price in the category for best student essay in agricultural economics), Mr Pieter Taljaard (best article published in the past 12 months in Agrekon, accredited journal of AEASA) and Mr Henry Jordaan (best 4th year student in agricultural economics in 2004 at the UFS).
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