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26 January 2022
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Story Rulanzen Martin
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Photo University of the Western Cape
The late Prof Jaap Durand.
The management of the University of the Free State (UFS) is saddened to learn of the passing of Prof Jaap Durand, revered theological academic and author. Prof Durand obtained his master’s degree from the UFS and received an honorary doctorate in Philosophy from the UFS in 2004.
Prof Durand has had a colourful career as academic, writer, and struggle activist: from Professor of Systematic Theology and Dean of the Faculty of Theology at the University of the Western Cape to Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the same university. He also served as the ombudsman of Stellenbosch University from 2002 to 2003.
During his life, Prof Durand was a unifier and a critical voice, speaking out against injustice. He has also authored several books, including Dit is amper dag; Evolusie, wetenskap en geloof, and Protesstem.
The UFS joins the higher education community in mourning and is deeply saddened by the loss of such a great theologian and academic. We wish to convey our deepest condolences to Prof Durand’s family, friends, and loved ones during this time.
Staff from Psychology of Education deliver presentations overseas
2008-08-19
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Staff from the Department of Psychology of Education at the University of the Free State (UFS) recently attended three international conferences on education. Prof. Johnny Hay, Associate Professor, delivered two papers at the 2nd International Conference on Special Education in Marmaris, Turkey. Dr Erna van Zyl, Senior Lecturer, delivered a paper at the Paris International Conference on Education, Economy and Society in Paris, France. Prof. Hay also delivered a paper with Dr Christa Beyers, Lecturer, at the 10th International Conference on Education in Athens, Greece. At the same conference, Dr Gregg Alexander, Lecturer, delivered three papers. From the Department of Psychology of Education are, from the left, front: Dr Alexander and Dr Van Zyl; back: Prof. Hay and Dr Beyers.
Photo: Leonie Bolleurs
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