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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
Seminar on mining exploration
2007-03-01
About 300 students and scientists from the industry attended a seminar on mining exploration and the advantages in interdisciplinary sciences in South Africa presented by the Department of Geology at the University of the Free State (UFS) on the Main Campus in Bloemfontein. Some of the guests were, front from the left: Mr Solly Kara (former student of the department from BHB Billiton), Ms Annegret Lombard (Lecturer), back: Mr Nico Scholtz (Lecturer), Mr Oageneg Thekisho (second-year student in Geology) and Mr Braam Jankowitz (Jankowitz and Lyons Consulting, Ventersdorp).
Photo: Lacea Loader
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