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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
Kimberley students graduate under the co-operative agreement between UFS and NIHE
2007-04-26
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The co-operative agreement between the National Institute for Higher Education (NIHE) in Kimberley, Northern Cape, and the University of the Free State (UFS) produced its first graduates. A group of students from Kimberley received their B.Soc.Sc. (Human and Social Dynamics) this week during the autumn graduation ceremony held on the Main Campus in Bloemfontein. Some of the students are, from the left, front: Mr Thabo Lempetje, Ms Robynne Sudbury (lecturer), Mr Uzikholisile Saba and Mr Thuso Monnye; back: Mr George Ndaba and Mr Victor Disetlhe.
Photo: Lacea Loader
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