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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.
Cell Biology receives money for further development
2007-11-08
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The Netcare Private Hospital Group yesterday made a donation to the value of R265 000 to the Department of Haematology and Cell Biology at the University of the Free State (UFS). The money will be for among others the establishment of a bone marrow transplant programme, the development of a molecular biology laboratory and the development of anti- leukaemia remedies. Celebrating the donation were, from the left: Prof. Gert van Zyl (Head of the School of Medicine at the UFS), Prof. Letticia Moja (Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences at the UFS), Prof. Dion du Plessis (Director of Netcare Holdings), and Prof. Philip Badenhorst (Head of the Department of Haematology and Cell Biology at the UFS).
Photo: Leonie Bolleurs
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