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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.
Department evaluated by peer tertiary institutions
2009-11-17
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Here are, from the left: Prof. Chrisjan Cruywagen, University of Stellenbosch: Prof. Japie van Wyk, Department of Animal, Wildlife and Grassland Sciences at the UFS; Prof. Johan Greyling, Head of the Department of Animal, Wildlife and Grassland Sciences at the UFS; Prof. Klaus Kelner, Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University; and Prof. Eddie Webb, University of Pretoria.
Photo: Stefanie Naborn |
Die Department of Animal, Wildlife and Grassland Sciences at the University of the Free State (UFS) was recently evaluated externally by persons of peer tertiary institutions as part of the auditing process of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences. This action ensures that the quality of the UFS, and specifically the Department’s teaching, research en community service are compared with the best in the country and that it is a centre for excellence, also in Africa.