Francis Petersen appointed as University of Pretoria's new vice-chancellor

The vice-chancellor of the University of the Free State, Francis Petersen, will take over at the University of Pretoria on 1 October.He will take over from Professor Themba Mosia, who has been the university's interim vice-chancellor.

He said that Petersen “brings a distinguished record of academic leadership and a wealth of experience in higher education to his new role”. Throughout his career, Petersen has held various academic positions at the University of Stellenbosch, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, University of Cape Town, and the University of the Free State.

“He played a pivotal role in steering the university towards sustainable growth and fostering a culture of inclusivity and innovation. Under his stewardship, we are confident that we will continue to uphold our tradition of academic distinction while forging new paths in research, teaching, and community engagement.”

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