Central SA
UFS appoints new Vice-Rector─── 15:20 Mon, 19 Jul 2021
Dr Molapo Qhobela has been appointed as a new Vice-Rector of Institutional Change, Strategic Partnerships and Societal Impact at the University of the Free State (UFS).
Qhobela has signed a five-year contract, which will start on 1 August 2021. The UFS Rector and Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Francis Peterson, welcomed the appointment of Qhobela, stating that he brings a wealth of extensive experience, networks and partnerships both locally and internationally to the UFS family.
"I have devoted the majority of my professional career to the development of the country's university and science systems, during which time I have also worked with the previous and current leadership of UFS. I can thus relate to the values and vision of the university as an engaged university that contributes to development and social justice through the production of globally competitive graduates and knowledge, and look forward to joining the institution," said Qhobela.
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