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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
Students in arts and culture recognised
2005-10-25
The University of the Free State (UFS) recognised students who achieved in arts and culture this year. Some of the students and guests who attended the ceremony were from the left Ms Lesley-Ann Mathews (honorary colours in Music), Ms Crystal Roberts (honorary colours in Drama and Theatre), Mr Louis Botha (Cultural Officer at the UFS), Ms Elaine Hickling (Trustee of the Arts Trust) and Mr Thabo Hlongwane (honorary colours in Music).