Theology chronicle - Opening words at the graduation ceremony at the University of Pretoria (Part 4 - Law, Theology &amp; Veterinary Sciences) 27 March 2001

J D Sinclair

doi:10.4102/ve.v23i1.1252

Abstract

The mission of the University of Pretoria, to be an internationally competitive and locally relevant, comprehensive research institution is by now deeply entrenched in the minds of all its stakeholders. This mission, to which we remain steadfastly committed, will ensure that the qualifications obtained by students at this University will serve them well in the development of their future careers. Through our efforts to steer a strong and sound vessel safely through the turbulent waters that characterise the higher education sector, we are able to say, with confidence, to all of you, that you can and should be proud to become a Tukkies graduate.

Highlights

The mission o f the University o f Pretoria, to be an internationally com petitive and locally relevant, com prehensive research institution is deeply entrenched in the minds o f all its stakeholders. This mission, to which we remain steadfastly committed, will ensure that the qualifications obtained by students at this University will serve them well in the developm ent o f their future careers
Die kom m entaar w at ontvang is oor die Raad op Hoer Onderwys se kategorisering was in die algemeen negatief
I am deeply puzzled by this approach, because the National Plan quotes from the Report o f the Council on Higher Education in em phasizing the importance to our young and fragile democracy of the human and social sciences: “Higher Education... has immense potential to contribute to the consolidation o f democracy and social justice, and to the growth and development o f the economy

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Introduction

The mission o f the University o f Pretoria, to be an internationally com petitive and locally relevant, com prehensive research institution is deeply entrenched in the minds o f all its stakeholders. Hierdie universiteit het met die verskyning van die verslag in Juniem aand verlede ja a r onm iddellik bevestig dat dit aan al die vereistes van ’n “comprehensive research institution” voldoen. In no uncertain term s, that the proportion o f black students is too low at universities like UP.

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