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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
Theology students build air balloons
2009-05-16
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The Sola Gratia Student Committee and staff of the University of the Free State’s (UFS) Faculty of Theology made four air balloons during an informal get-together, which was launched into the air on the Main Campus. At the occasion were, from the left theology students: Elana Greyling, Zilke Meyer, Heyns du Preez, Prof. Pieter Verster, Department Missiology in die Faculty of Theology, and Gerhard Wessels.
Photo: Hannes Pieterse |