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17 August 2020 | Story Nitha Ramnath | 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

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SRC members among proud graduates
2013-04-01

 

From left are Tumelo, Jamal-Dean and Chanmari.
23 April 2013

Six members of the Student Representative Council (SRC) of the Bloemfontein Campus received their degrees during the Autumn Graduation Ceremony. SRC members Jamal-Dean Grootboom (Student Media Council); Chanmari Erasmus (Arts and Culture); Gené McCaskill (Accessibility and Student Support); Thabisile Mgadi (Student Development and Environmental Affairs); Tumelo Moreri (International Students) and Jaco Faul (Rag Community Services Chairperson) received degrees during the four-day ceremony on the Bloemfontein Campus. Chanmari, Gené and Jaco all obtained a BA Drama and Theatre Arts degree. Jamal-Dean received a BA Communication Sciences degree, Tumelo a BSc degree and Thabisile a BCom Accounting degree.

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