{"id":44097,"date":"2024-04-22T16:18:10","date_gmt":"2024-04-22T14:18:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/bloemnuus\/free-state-university-honours-two-for-commendable-contributions-20240422\/"},"modified":"2025-03-20T06:25:50","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T04:25:50","slug":"free-state-university-honours-two-for-commendable-contributions-20240422","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/bloemnewsexpress\/free-state-university-honours-two-for-commendable-contributions-20240422\/","title":{"rendered":"Free State university honours two for commendable contributions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Images\" data-pos=\"middle\" id=\"embed_e346ccc0\">\n<div class=\"slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-smallsrc=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/11787\/5ab219cf13c642d09c5b3167737a387f.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/11787\/c745a854bdf346aeb4ab072107741eaa.jpg\" title=\"Prof Francis Petersen, vice-chancellor and principal of the university of the Free State (UFS), Prof. Salim Abdool Karim (honorary doctorate recipient), and Prof. Gert van Zyl, Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences. Karim received an honorary doctorate for his ground-breaking research in AIDS and Covid-19.Photo: Supplied\"><p><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">Prof Francis Petersen, vice-chancellor and principal of the university of the Free State (UFS), Prof. Salim Abdool Karim (honorary doctorate recipient), and Prof. Gert van Zyl, Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences. Karim received an honorary doctorate for his ground-breaking research in AIDS and Covid-19.Photo: Supplied<\/div>\n<div class=\"img_accreditation\"><span class=\"source\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><span class=\"photographer\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Two South Africans who are each playing a pivotal role in bringing about a better world for all, were bestowed honorary degrees from the University of the Free State (UFS) at the autumn graduation ceremonies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prof. Salim Abdool Karim, renowned for his ground-breaking research in AIDS and Covid-19, received the degree PhD in Medical Virology (h.c) during the graduation ceremony on the UFS\u2019 main campus on Thursday, 18 April.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt is a great honour and privilege to be here and accept this honorary doctorate,\u201d he said to the graduates of the faculties of Health Sciences, and Theology and Religion. \u201cI first went to university in 1978 and wanted to study engineering, but did not have the money to pay for registration as I come from a poor background. When I was accepted to study medicine at the University of Natal with a full scholarship, that was the end of my career in engineering.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Karim, a clinical infectious disease epidemiologist who is widely recognised for scientific contributions to AIDS and Covid-19 studies, also shared with graduates the last 20 years of his academic journey an example illustrating how exciting the acquisition of knowledge and thrill of discovery can be. He talked about his work with AIDS and says it remains one of the world\u2019s greatest challenges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Archbishop Thabo Makgoba reiceived an honorary degree from the Faculty of Theology and Religion at the graduation ceremony at the Qwaqwa Campus on Friday, 12 April.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reflecting on his teenage years amid the turbulence of the 16 June 1976 uprising, Makgoba shared his journey of resilience and transformation. Forced from his home in the Alexandra township to Soweto, he found himself entangled in the struggle against apartheid. Yet, amid the chaos, his parents sought refuge for him in a rural haven \u2013 Makabelane in Phuthaditjhaba.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Receiving the Doctor of Theology (Honoris Causa) degree, Makgoba dedicated the honour to the unsung heroes of society. \u201cI receive this honorary degree on behalf of all the lay people . . . the pillars who sustain us,\u201d he remarked, acknowledging their enduring contributions amid historical injustices and contemporary challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Makgoba\u2019s journey from the streets of apartheid-era South Africa to the helm of the Anglican Church stands as a testament to the power of resilience, education, and service. As he continues to champion social justice and equality, his legacy resonates with hope and inspiration for generations to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Images\" data-pos=\"middle\" id=\"embed_6816c649\">\n<div class=\"slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-smallsrc=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/11787\/372ba5be068646d2b0ca8ec6efefcc2b.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/11787\/75b1da2d99764491b5d6d2b152445a92.jpg\" title=\"Archbishop Thabo Makgoba received an honorary degree from the Faculty of Theology and Religion of the University of the Free State (UFS) on the Qwaqwa campus\u2019 graduation ceremony on 12 April.Photo: Supplied\"><p><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">Archbishop Thabo Makgoba received an honorary degree from the Faculty of Theology and Religion of the University of the Free State (UFS) on the Qwaqwa campus\u2019 graduation ceremony on 12 April.Photo: Supplied<\/div>\n<div 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