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17 August 2020
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Story Nitha Ramnath
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Photo istock
Within the next five years, 60% of the world’s population will be living in urban areas. Urban living comes with large-scale economic advantages and society benefits from economies of scale. But, COVID-19 is challenging urban living. We have introduced the term ‘social distancing’ and some policy analysts have even argued for the de-densification of cities.
Join us for a discussion where our panellists will analyse this perceived conflict.
Date: Thursday, 27 August 2020
Time: 14:00 to 15:30 (South African Standard Time – GMT +2)
Please RSVP to Elelwani Mmbadi at
mmbadiE@ufs.ac.za no later than 25 August, upon which you will receive a Skype for Business meeting invite and link to access the webinar.
Speakers:
Prof Ivan Turok
Dr Geci Karuri-Sebina
Mr Thiresh Govender
Moderator:
Lochner Marais
Faculty entertains top achievers
2008-06-13
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The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the University of the Free State (UFS) recently entertained the top achievers, their parents, headmasters and teachers of various schools in Bloemfontein on the Main Campus. Here are, from the left: Anje van der Merwe, Fichardt Park Secondary School, Mr Michael Barker, Head of Fichardt Park Secondary School, Tanja Basson, Sand du Plessis Secondary School, Prof. Hendri Kroukamp, Acting Dean of the faculty, and Morite Makola, Grey College Secondary School.
Photo: Stephen Collett
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