What does the best university community look like? And what would a better South Africa look like?
In the last couple of weeks, our conversations have been dominated by topics of violence that have spilled into our communities. We have shared our fears with each other and talked about the complexities that gave rise to this rage within our society.
We also witnessed communities pulling together in the midst of the destruction, reminding us of our common humanity.
If you had the opportunity to help build the best university you could imagine, would you step into that space? If you could help create a prospering South African society, would you act?
This is what the Division of Student Affairs is calling you to do. Join us as we embark on a journey of reimagining and ultimately co-creating the community we want. It starts with a conversation. A conversation where your voice is important and welcomed,
and where we regard your presence as essential to realise our shared dreams.
We call you as a member of the UFS community—students and staff alike—to join our circle of conversation. We will make use of deeply engaging methods and break-out rooms to create a safe and brave space that encourages mutual sharing and deep
listening.
Add your vision and voice to the conversation to collectively imagine and build the best version of our university.
UFS Community Conversation
Date: Wednesday, 1 September
Time: 16:00 – 18:00
Platform: Zoom (in order to best support universal access and methodology)
Registration is required:
For reasonable accommodation requirements (e.g., closed captioning, or sign language interpreters), contact Michelle Nöthling at
nothlingm@ufs.ac.za.
We also have information session leading up to our main conversation. During these sessions, we welcome your questions and together start to explore the concept of community in a collaborative environment.
Information sessions
Monday, 23 August 2021, 15:00 – 16:00
Tuesday, 24 August 2021, 15:00 – 16:00
Wednesday, 25 August 2021, 15:00 – 16:00
Thursday, 26 August 2021, 15:00 – 16:00
Monday, 30 August 2021, 15:00 – 16:00
Tuesday, 31 August 2021, 15:00 – 16:00
Click here to access any of the information sessions. No registration is required for these sessions.