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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.
Master's students from across Africa attend a contact session on Political Transformation
2010-02-10
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Here are, from the left: Mr A.J. Lungu (Zambia), Mr C.A. Imana (Kenia), Mr M.I. Thejane (Lesotho), Mr T.E Tlalajoe (Lesotho), Dr T. Coetzee (Programme Director and presenter), Mr N.E Mohapi (Lesotho), Ms N.E. Johane (Lesotho) and Mr U.S. Kejem (Cameroon).
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Master’s students in the Department of Governance and Political transformation at the University of the Free State (UFS) recently attended a contact session on “Research Methodology and writing of a research proposal” on the Main Campus in Bloemfontein. A total of 55 students are currently registered for their master’s degrees. This includes students who are already busy with their extended scripts from the previous year and those who enrolled for the master’s degree for the first time this year.