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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
Workshop: Career Counselling: Dilemmas and Challenges in 2005
2005-08-01
The University of the Free State's (UFS) Kovsie Counselling and Development and the Student Counselling Association of South Africa will be presenting a workshop titled "Career Counselling: Dilemmas and Challenges in 2005"
Date: Wednesday 24 August 2005
Time: 09:00-13:00
Place: Career Counselling Building, UFS campus
Prof Koos Venter, former head of Kovsie Counselling and Development, will be presenting the workshop. The cost is R50 per person and those who are interested can contact Ms Sunell Wiehman or Ms Petro Herbst on (051) 401-2853 before 17 August 2005.