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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
Gayton Mckenzie addresses UFS alumni
2006-10-10
Gayton McKenzie, well-known motivational speaker and writer of the hit novel, The Choice, addressed Alumni of the University of the Free State (UFS) on the Main Campus in Bloemfontein. From the left are: Mr McKenzie, Dr Ezekiel Moraka (Vice-Rector: Student Affairs at the UFS), Dr Choice Makhetha (Vice-Dean: Student Affairs at the UFS) and Dr Ivan van Rooyen (Director of UFS Marketing).
Photo: Supplied