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28 August 2018

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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Workshop on animal production strategies presented
2007-06-13

The Department of Animal, Wildlife and Grassland Sciences at the University of the Free State (UFS) presented a workshop on animal production strategies for the winter and coming summer on the Main Campus in Bloemfontein. Topics such as grazing conditions until the coming summer, strategies for animal nutrition and production, the influence on animal reproduction and health and risk management were discussed.

From the left are: Prof. HO de Waal (from the UFS Department of Animal, Wildlife and Grassland Sciences and organiser of the workshop), Messrs Koos Pienaar (Chairperson of the Free State Milk Producers Organisation) and André Ferreira (Vice-Chairperson of the Red Meat Producers Organisation).
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