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19 April 2023
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Story Kekeletso Takang
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Among the thousands of new graduates obtaining qualifications during the University of the Free State’s (UFS) April graduation ceremony, were twins – Angel and Angelica Eksteen. The duo obtained their Bachelor of Education degrees in the Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching with distinctions during the Faculty of Education ceremony on 18 April 2023.
Angel says the journey to graduating was challenging, but worth it. “The most fulfilling thing about graduating was seeing the excitement and pride on our aunt and grandmother’s faces, making the challenges worth it.”
Angelica says their education journey has only just begun. Next in line for the twins is Bachelor of Education honours degrees. “And while we strive towards that, we will be the best teachers in the profession.”
Academic leadership discussed
2008-11-21
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| Academics from the Grow our Own Timber (GOOT) Programme attended a workshop on academic leadership presented by Prof. Chris Kapp from the Stellenbosch University. The workshop addressed challenges and issues faced by academic leaders in South African Higher Education institutions. Leadership for teaching and learning and leadership for research were also discussed. At the workshop were, from the left: Mr Lehlohonolo Mathengtheng, Department of Medical Microbiology, Prof. Kapp, and Ms Adré Minnaar-Ontong, Department of Plant Sciences. |