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17 August 2020
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Story Nitha Ramnath
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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 learn more about what the UFS can offer them
2008-09-15
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Young science lovers recently gathered in Sasolburg for the annual Sasol TechnoX. The exhibition of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the University of the Free State (UFS) captured the learners’ attention through an interactive representation of the application fields of science. Delegates from the Departments of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Zoology and Entomology as well as UFS Marketing stood ready to answer the questions of the 20 832 learners who attended the event. Picture here is Theo Viljoen, MSc student in Forensic Entomology at the UFS, sharing interesting facts regarding insects with learners.
Photo: Supplied
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