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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
A festival of schools kicks off at the UFS
2009-08-20
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The 2009 Sasol Schools Festival for the Free State and Northern Cape Provinces recently took place once again in the Wynand Mouton Theatre at the University of the Free State (UFS). Prof. Jonathan Jansen, Rector and Vice-Chancellor of the UFS, addressed more than 300 high school learners and teachers. Pictured here is Prof. Jansen sharing a light moment with some of the learners.
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