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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.
Start your postgraduate journey: Open Day 2016
2016-06-13
You find yourself in the final year of your studies and are keen to step out into the real world, or you are already earning a salary and want to advance yourself in the corporate world. However, the truth is that, if you want to stand out and be heard in a very noisy employment landscape, you have to improve your competitive advantage.
Postgraduate studies give you the edge, and open up a greater chance of opportunities, such as:
Quick fact:
Your B degree is no longer enough
to enable you to climb the corporate
ladder to success. The answer to
your dilemma is Postgraduate
Studies.
• Improving your employability
• Earning a higher income
• Developing your communication, critical-thinking
and problem-solving skills
• Inspiring change in your community
• Networking with people of all ages and backgrounds
One of the major investments to enhance postgraduate studies at the University of the Free State (UFS), is the Postgraduate School. As an intellectual space, designed specifically with postgraduate students in mind, its main purpose is to make your life easier and the postgraduate road less bumpy by supporting and guiding you through:
• Supervision
• Writing skills training
• Multiple seminars, conferences, webinars, and workshops on research and scholarship
• Assistance to access funding opportunities
In order to assist you in selecting a postgraduate path, the UFS is hosting a Postgraduate Open Day.
Date: 22 June 2016
Time: Centenary Complex, UFS Bloemfontein Campus (Consult the map for directions)
Venue: 08:30-12:00
Contact details
Postgraduate Prospectus 2017
Join us to get the inside track on reshaping your future.