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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
Annual Public Management Commemorative Lecture by Dr. Bonginkosi Emmanuel “Blade” Nzimande, Minister of Higher Education and Training
2009-08-15
The Dean and staff of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences cordially invite you to the Annual Public Management Commemorative Lecture by Dr. Bonginkosi Emmanuel “Blade” Nzimande, Minister of Higher Education and Training, on the topic Higher Education in contemporary South Africa
Date: Thursday, 3 September 2009
Time: 18:00
Venue: Auditorium, CR Swart Building, UFS
Dress: Lounge suit
Refreshments will be served after the lecture.
Confirm attendance with: Ms Lizette Pretorius, Tel. 051 – 401 2435 or lpretorius.ekw@ufs.ac.za by Thursday, 27 August 2009.