Frederik Van Zyl Slabbert Institute for Student Leadership Development
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Fostering leadership for the future
"Africa is beyond bemoaning the past for its problems. The task of undoing that past is on the shoulders of African leaders themselves, with the support of those willing to join in a continental renewal. We have a new generation of leaders who know that Africa must take responsibility for its own destiny, that Africa will uplift itself only by its own efforts in partnership with those who wish her well." Nelson Mandela
Stellenbosch University realized that providing graduates with an excellent academic qualification is no longer sufficient. We want to develop well-rounded thought leaders who have broadened their horizons and feed what they have learnt and experienced back into society. For this reason the Frederik van Zyl Slabbert (FVZS) Institute for Student Leadership Development was founded to honour this visionary leader, alumnus and former Chancellor of the SU by moulding a new generation who can lead the way into the future.
One of the core objectives of the Stellenbosch University’s HOPE Project is the promotion of student success. The FVZS Institute for Student Leadership Development is the latest addition to a series of new structures that provide excellent academic support and development opportunities in order to deliver successful, balanced and sought after graduates.
By aiding the development of top quality political, business and civic leadership, the challenges inherent in the international development agenda will also be addressed in the long term. The objective of the programmes is to foster ethical leadership and an understanding of students’ role as leaders in an African and global context; and to develop leadership, communication, conceptual and management skills.
Read the institute's blog.