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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 Qwaqwa Campus SRC inaugurated
2007-05-23
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The University of the Free State's (UFS) Qwaqwa Campus recently inaugurated its Student Representative Council (SRC) for 2007/08. During the inauguration ceremony the acting Principal of the campus, Dr Nyefolo Malete, presented the new SRC President, Ms Nelly Mokoena, with a Basotho Letlama blanket as a symbol of unity and strong leadership. The ceremony was also attended by SRC members from the Maluti Further Education and Training College in Qwaqwa. Pictured here are Dr Malete (second from the left) and Prof. Willie van Zyl (Acting Academic Head of the Qwaqwa Campus, third from the left), with the new SRC members.
Photo: Jabulile Majozi
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