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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
Four of UFS are top achievers at 2010 General Knowledge Olympiad
2011-02-20
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The General Knowledge Olympiad winners are, from left: Alex de Gouveia, Martiné van der Merwe, Prof. Jonathan Jansen, our Vice-Chancellor and Rector, Prof. Nico du Plessis former staff member, Emme-Lancia Faro and Foster Lubbe. Emma was the Free State winner in both 2007 and 2008.
- Photo: Dries Myburgh
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Our university awarded four bursaries, to the value of R5000 each, to its students who were top achievers of the 2010 General Knowledge Olympiad this year.
Last year 18 150 secondary learners participated in the Olympiad, which was brought about in 1992.