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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
USA ambassador visits university
2012-05-23
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The Ambassador for the United States of America to South Africa, Mr Donald H. Gips (left) and his wife paid a courtesy visit to the Bloemfontein Campus on Tuesday 22 May 2012. Part of the visit included a tour of the Bloemfontein East Intermediary School, which has undergone extensive renovations with the assistance of the university. The Ambassador and Mrs Gips also had lunch with Prof. Jonathan Jansen (right), Vice-Chancellor and Rector, and his wife, Grace.
Photo: Hannes Pieterse
22 May 2012 |