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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
Young scientists show their projects on UFS's main campus
2008-08-18
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The annual Eskom Expo for Young Scientists was presented this week in partnership with the University of the Free State (UFS) on the institutions's Main Campus in Bloemfontein. Altogether 523 primary and secondary schools in Bloemfontein and the Southern Free State took part in the expo and 401 projects were exhibited. Here are Zhané Saais (left), Grade 7 learner from Central Primary School in Bloemfontein and Simoné Steyn, Grade 7 learner from Onze Rust Primary School in Bloemfontein with a project of Simoné. Her project entailed the use of aspirin on roses to combat fungal disease.
Photo: Leonie Bolleurs
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