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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
International partners visit The School of Management
2006-10-31
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The School of Management at the University of the Free State (US) received visitors from The Hague University in The Hague, the Netherlands. The School of Management has a formal agreement with The Hague University for the exchange of students and teaching staff.
During the visit were, from the left: Mr Frans Dijkstra (Manager of The Hague University) Ms Erica du Preez ( Faculty Manager of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the US), Mr Frank Termes (Director of The Hague University), Prof Helena van Zyl (Director: UFS School of Management) and Prof Tienie Crous ( Dean: Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the US).
Photo: Leonie Bolleurs
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