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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
Academic leadership discussed
2008-11-21
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| Academics from the Grow our Own Timber (GOOT) Programme attended a workshop on academic leadership presented by Prof. Chris Kapp from the Stellenbosch University. The workshop addressed challenges and issues faced by academic leaders in South African Higher Education institutions. Leadership for teaching and learning and leadership for research were also discussed. At the workshop were, from the left: Mr Lehlohonolo Mathengtheng, Department of Medical Microbiology, Prof. Kapp, and Ms Adré Minnaar-Ontong, Department of Plant Sciences. |