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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.
Fulbright provides information on its programmes
2009-02-20
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Mr Mareka Chabedi, Fulbright Programme Manager at the US Embassy in South Africa, recently held an information session with students and staff from the University of the Free State (UFS). The main objective of the session was to provide first-hand information on opportunities offered by Fulbright funding programmes, including those for postgraduate students and academics. Fulbright is also supporting the UFS with regard to the establishment of the International Institute for Diversity. Co-ordinating the session were, from the left: Mr Arthur Johnson (Co-ordinator :Research Funding), Prof Aldo Stroebel (Head: Internationalisation), Mr Mareka Chabedi (Fulbright Programme Manager), Mrs Louise Steyn (Professional Officer: Internationalisation), and Dr Olihile Sebolai (Manager: Capacity Building Programmes, Directorate Research Development)
Photo: Stephen Collett |