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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
Law thanks UFS staff
2009-09-14
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As part of its celebration of a century of excellence in legal education, the Faculty of Law at the University of the Free State (UFS) recently treated staff of the Main Campus to a breakfast to thank them for their professional service to the faculty. At this annual occasion were, from the left: Ms Ankia Bradfield, Finance; Mr Simon Khosana, Finance; Prof. Johan Henning, Dean of the Faculty of Law; and Ms Wieda McCrae, Finance; back: Mr Nico Cohen, Computer Services; and Mr Dirk Kotzé, Computer Services.
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