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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
University from the USA visits the UFS
2008-12-05
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A delegation of the Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina, United States of America, visited the Main Campus of the University of the Free State (UFS) in Bloemfontein to form partnerships and to discuss a co-operation agreement with the UFS. Here are, from the left: Prof. Driekie Hay, Vice-Rector: Academic Planning at the UFS, Dr Jesse Lutabingwa, Associate Vice-Chancellor: International Education and Development, Appalachian State University, Prof. Teuns Verschoor, Acting Rector of the UFS, and Dr Stan Aeschleman, Vice-Rector: Academic Affairs, Appalachian State University.
Photo: Leonie Bolleurs |