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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 and National Museum sign memorandum of agreement
2006-08-31
A memorandum of agreement was signed between the University of the Free State (UFS) and the National Museum. In the agreement the two institutions give each other access to the education and research facilities of the other in the natural and humanities sciences. Although informal co-operation agreements have existed between the UFS and the National Museum for a while, this is the first time that a formal agreement was signed.
During the signing of the agreement were from the left: Mr Rick Nuttall (Director of the National Museum), Prof Magda Fourie (Vice-Rector: Academic Planning at the UFS), Ms Kelebone Mokuena (council member of the National Museum) and Rev Kiepie Jaftha (Chief Director: Community Service at the UFS and member of the National Museum's council). Photo: Lacea Loader