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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.”
Dr Aldo Stroebel to evaluate programmes of the European Union
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Dr Aldo Stroebel, Head of the International Office and Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development of the University of the Free State (UFS), has recently been appointed by the European Union (EU) as one of four international non-EU rural development experts. Dr Stroebel will be conducting a comprehensive economic, social and development impact assessment of the EU’s rural development programme, LeaderPlus. His responsibility includes a focus on France, Germany, Ireland and the United Kingdom. Dr Stroebel is the co-ordinator of the Jobs for Growth Training Programme with the Mangaung University of the Free State Community Partnership Programme (MUCPP), within the Accelerated and Shared Growth Initiative (ASGISA). Dr Percy Barnevick, one of President Thabo Mbeki’s business advisors and member of the President’s International Investment Council, recently commended the contributions of the UFS and MUCPP to ASGISA.
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