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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
UNESCO's World Conference on arts and culture education
2006-03-25
Two people from Bloemfontein, Ms Emmie van Wyk (staff member of the University of the Free State's Department of Drama and Theatre Arts) and Mr Lomon de Jager (from Free State Opera) were the only two South Africans to attend UNESCO's World Conference on arts and culture education this month. The conference was presented in Lisbon, Portugal. During the conference guidelines were given to international training institutions on education in arts and culture.
Mr Lomon de Jager and Me Emmie van Wyk in front of the Belém Cultural Centre where the conference was presented. Photo supplied