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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
Great is what the UFS is and should be
2013-02-15
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Photo: Johan Roux
09 February 2013 |
This passage from the book Good to Great by Jim Collis was the core message of Prof. Jonathan Jansen, Vice-Chancellor and Rector of the University of the Free State (UFS) at the official opening on Friday 8 February 2013.
Prof. Jansen warned the audience in a packed hall of the reasons why the UFS should not be good, but great.
“Good makes one become complacent. Good means you show up for class, but great means you are at the top of you class. Good means you simply do your work, but great means you’re the best amongst your peers. Good is ok, but great is what the UFS is and should be about,” Prof. Jansen said.
At the opening Prof. Jansen also highlighted a seven-point priority plan for the university in 2013.
These points are:
- The growth in numbers and quality of postgraduate students
- The planned westward expansion of the main campus (New Master Plan)
- The drive for quality and productivity in research
- The development of an advancement culture throughout the university
- The acceleration of diversity and equity in all aspects of campus life, but especially in academic appointments
- The building of a positive and supporting staff culture at the university
- The continued investment in undergraduate student leadership