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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
Stefans Grové 90 years – A Festival & Symposium
2012-08-07
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| Stefans Grové |
Internationally acclaimed South African composer, Stefans Grové, celebrates his 90th birthday this year. To commemorate his long and distinguished career, the Odeion School of Music, in collaboration with the Documentation Centre for Music (DOMUS) at the University of Stellenbosch, proudly presents a weekend-long festival in Bloemfontein from 10 to 12 August. The festivities will include concerts of his music, a symposium of musicological reflection as well as commentaries on his work by the composer himself.