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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
Applications for study in 2017 extended
2016-11-10
The closing date for applications for study in 2017 has been extended to 30 November 2016. The application fee of R260 for 2017 has been waived.
This extension only applies to non-selection programmes, as the following selection courses have already closed for 2017 applications (closing date in brackets):
- Architecture (31 May 2016)
- Health Sciences - MBChB and Allied Health Professions (31 May 2016)
- Quantity Surveying / Construction Management (31 July 2016)
- Nursing (29 July 2016)
- Geology / Forensic Sciences (30 September 2016)
- Social Work (30 September 2016)
New applicants can visit www.ufs.ac.za/apply to access this system.