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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
Microscopes for research on fish parasites
2005-09-02
The University of the Free State's (UFS) Department of Zoology and Entomology recently received two microscopes for the Okavango Delta Leseding Research Project from IMP Innovation Solutions. The microscopes will be used for research on fish parasites in the Okavango Delta.
Left: Prof Schalk Louw, from the Department of Zoology and Entomology; Prof Jo van As, Head of the Department of Zoology and Entomology; Dr Ivan van Rooyen, Director: UFS Marketing, and Ms Christa du Preez from IMP Innovation Solutions
Seated: Prof Herman van Schalkwyk, Dean: Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the UFS