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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.
UFS Department of Psychology of Education joins hands with government
2007-09-22
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The Department of Psychology of Education at the University of the Free State (UFS) has joined hands with the Free State Department of Education's Sub-Directorate: Inclusive Education with a view to developing a revised qualification, namely the Advanced Certificate in Education (Learner Support in Inclusive Education). The purpose of this qualification is to equip educators with the necessary skills to effectively support learners with learning barriers. An undertaking was also made to strengthen co-operation between the two education stakeholders. At the meeting were, from the left: Mr Paul Hansen and Ms Maphoka Liphapang (both Chief Education Specialists in the Department of Education), Ms Annelie Ferreira (Chairperson of the meeting and Lecturer in the UFS Department of Psychology of Education) and Dr Greg Alexander (Lecturer in the UFS Department of Psychology of Education).
Photo: Leonie Bolleurs
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