IN CONVERSATION WITH PROF. FRANCIS PIETERSON VICE-CHANCELLOR AND PRINCIPAL OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA.

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Prof Francis Petersen was appointed on the 1st of October 2024 and is responsible for the management and administration of the University of Pretoria.
Professor Petersen has a distinguished record of academic leadership and a wealth of experience in higher education, with a diverse background in engineering, finance, and academic management.

7 May English South Africa Education · News

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