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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
Learners of the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls visit our university
2011-07-15
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Learners of the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls
Photo: Kobus Robbertze |
About 70 learners of the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls recently visited our Bloemfontein campus to discuss possible career opportunities. University staff members and students gave the learners information about study courses, student life, cultural and sport activities at our university. The group is the first Grade 12 class of the Academy.