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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
Institute for Groundwater studies appoints a new director
2007-09-20
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The Institute for Groundwater Studies (IGS) at the University of the Free State (UFS) recently appointed Dr Ingrid Dennis (pictured) as its new director. Dr Dennis comes with an impressive academic and professional record and has received numerous rewards for excellence both in her studies and professional career. She is a member of the International Hydro geological Association and the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions. She succeeds in this position Prof. Frank Hodgson who has since retired after more than thirty years of service.
Photo: Supplied
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