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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
Olihile gets recognition
2009-06-24
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Dr Olihile Sebolai, Manager: Research Capacity Development at the University of the Free State, was named among the Top 300 Young South Africans in a recent issue of the Mail and Guardian newspaper. In the issue the Mail and Guardian sought to highlight the top achieving youths in the country that have made impact in specific fields and continue to shape the future of our country and act as role models. Dr Sebolai was acknowledged for his contribution in the field of education and science.