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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
Academic to address an international congress
2007-08-08
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Prof Rob Bragg (pictured) from the Department of Microbiology, Biochemistry and Food Biotechnology at the University of the Free State (UFS), will address the World Veterinary Poultry Association congress in Beijing, China, from the 12th to the 16th of September 2007. This biennial congress is the main showcase for leading international researchers in poultry diseases. Prof Bragg will deliver seven presentations which include research work carried out by his postgraduate students.
Photo: Supplied
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