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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
UFS Language Policy Review
2015-08-25
At its meeting on 5 June 2015, the Council of the University of the Free State (UFS) mandated the senior leadership to conduct a formal review of the UFS Language Policy through a comprehensive process of consultation with all university stakeholders.
The following options exist to participate in the process:
(1) Submit your view online by sending an email to language@ufs.ac.za
(2) Make your submission on the UFS website on http://www.ufs.ac.za/language-policy/
The current Language Policy is available at http://www.ufs.ac.za/adhoc-pages/policy-documents/language-policy
For background information and to share your comments and views, go to: http://www.ufs.ac.za/language-policy
The closing date for submissions is Friday 18 September 2015.