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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.
Third-year communication students visit Singapore for the second time
2009-03-27
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A group of 22 students from the University of the Free State’s (UFS) Department of Communication Science will this holiday be visiting the National University of Singapore. It will be the second time that students from this department visit this university. Three lecturers, Ms Rentia du Plessis, Ms Maresa Lotter and Ms Elbie Lombard will be accompanying the students. The students will attend classes in the university’s Department of Communication and New Media. They will also go on several tours to places such as Merlion, Chinatown, Little India, Sentosa (an island) and Bangkok.
Photo: Rentia du Plessis |