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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
Inaugural lecture focuses on treatment for prostate cancer
2010-03-17
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Prof. Schalk Wentzel.
Photo: Stephen Collett |
Prof. Schalk Wentzel of the Department of Urology in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of the Free State (UFS) delivered his inaugural lecture recently on Active surveillance – another treatment for organ confined prostate cancer. Prof. Wentzel is busy with his Ph.D. in Higher Medical Education and is also chairperson of the academic committee of the South African Urological Association. He authored and co-authored many publications and delivered presentations at national and international congresses.