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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.
Expert on American presidential election gives lecture at the UFS
2008-05-23
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Prof. John Berg, Fulbright senior specialist and chairperson of the Department of Government at the University of Suffolk in Boston in the United States of America (USA) recently delivered a guest lecture at the University of the Free State (UFS) on the topic: “Is this the way to pick a world leader? Understanding the US presidential election”. Here are, from the left: Prof. Berg, Prof. Constanze Bauer, Acting Chairperson: Department of Political Science at the UFS, and Mr Albert Schoeman, Department of Political Science, UFS Qwaqwa Campus.
Photo: Supplied
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