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17 August 2020
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Story Nitha Ramnath
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Photo istock
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
Young science boffins gather at the UFS
2011-08-17
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Photo: Phelekwa Mpono
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Learners concentrated hard on their science projects for the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists on our Bloemfontein Campus that took place from Thursday,18 August to Saturday, 20 August 2011. Grade 5 to12 learners from schools in Bloemfontein got the opportunity to show off their science research projects. More than 480 learners participated in the Expo, of which about two-thirds were girls. One grade 12 learner won a bursary from the UFS, and gold and silver medals were up for grabs.