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Takudzwa Nyamunda represents UFS in 2020 Commonwealth Future Student Leadership programme

26 June 2020 | Story Nitha Ramanth | Photo Valentino Ndaba

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Takudzwa Nyamunda is the proud new representative of the University of the Free State (UFS) for the 2020 Commonwealth Future Student Leadership programme. Nominated at a recent workshop themed ‘Reimagining Peace’, organised by the Association of Commonwealth Universities in collaboration with the British Council and the Durban University of Technology, Takudzwa demonstrated exceptional leadership, coupled with his experience of issues related to the UFS student committee, which provided the perfect foundation for his selection.

“From a personal point of view, this was one of the most enriching experiences I have ever had, both in terms of the relationships established and the world knowledge gained. I am personally grateful for the opportunity to attend and would support any further initiative of this nature. I think the essence of this workshop was to encourage the young leaders present – all of whom were active citizens in their communities in one way or another – to continue fighting the good fight. The core message from the panellists was that it is all worth it in the end, and that even in the face of adversity and discouragement, we should keep fighting for the work we believe in,” says Takudzwa.

Participants from 13 nations, including activists and thought leaders on non-violence affiliated with the International Centre of Nonviolence, the Gandhi Development Trust, and the Commonwealth Countering Violent Extremism Unit, contributed to the workshop. Over the course of three days, participants were divided into five groups and worked together on projects linked to three main themes – gender-based violence, global warming, and inequality.

The selection committee was convened by the Vice-Rector: Research and Internationalisation, Prof Corli Witthuhn, and facilitated by the Office for International Affairs. Currently in the final year of his Master of Industrial Psychology degree, Takudzwa’s wealth or experience includes being the founder and first president of the International Students Association (2016), and holder of the International Student portfolio as Student Representative Council (SRC) member (2017), coupled with being co-founder and first vice-chairperson of the South African Board for People Practices (SABPP): UFS Chapter and Vice-president of the SABPP National Youth Council (2019).

“I will continue to do what I have been doing for the past five years at the UFS, which is to make a difference in my sphere of influence”, says Takudzwa.

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UFS Convocation to convene

2014-04-03

You are invited to attend this meeting convened at the request of the President of the Convocation, Prof Johan Grobbelaar.

The agenda is:

1. To discuss the recent events on the Bloemfontein Campus, as well as the way in which management handled them, and make decisions about these.
2. The election of a representative of the Convocation on the Council of the UFS. The term of the incumbent, Paul Colditz, expires in October 2014. Colditz is available for re-election.

According to the Statute of the UFS, published in the Government Gazette, 27 August 2010, No 33490, Volume 542, members of the Convocation are defined as:

• All Alumni, thus current and former students who obtained a formal qualification at the UFS.
• All permanent academic staff of the UFS, from appointment level of lecturer to professor, who are not necessarily an alumnus of the UFS.
• All permanent support service staff of the UFS, from appointment level of Deputy Director to Rector and Vice-Chancellor, who are not necessarily an alumnus of the UFS.

Date: Tuesday 15 April 2014
Time: 18:00
Place: Albert Wessels Auditorium, Bloemfontein Campus

For further information, contact alumni@ufs.ac.za / +27(0)51 4019343.

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