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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
UFS supports youth at national show
2006-09-26

The Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the University of the Free State (UFS) sponsored the clothing of the Free State team who will be competing in the Youth Show in Worcester this week. During the handing of the clothing to the learners and coaches, were in front from the left: Heinrich Smith (President Brand Primary School, Bloemfontein) and Joshua Davel (Hendrik Potgieter Agricultural School, Reddersburg). At the back from the left are: Prof Herman van Schalkwyk (Dean: Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences) and Mr Pieter Swanepoel (Chairperson: Free State Youth Society).