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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 host Springbok Rugby Team practice camp
2006-06-05
The Springbok Rugby Team was evaluated by the University of the Free State's (UFS) Sport Science Centre during their recent practice camp in Bloemfontein. They also used the university's Shimla Park for practice sessions. During one of these sessions were from the left: Jean de Villiers, Butch James and John Smith (captain); back: Os du Randt, Prof Frederick Fourie (Rector and Vice-Chancellor of the UFS), Dr Derick Coetzee (head of the conditioning team and senior lecturer in Human Movement Science at the UFS) and Mr James Letuka (Director of KovsieSport).
