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17 August 2020 | Story Nitha Ramnath | Photo istock

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

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Kovsie Hockey Club in the final
2007-09-19

The men and women hockey teams of the University of the Free State have won their semi final clashes at the UFS Astro field. The men's hockey team has defeated the UFS second team 2-0 while the women has beaten Brebnarians 1-0.

The ABSA Kovsie Women's hockey team wll play against Raiders in the final that will take place at the UFS astro field at 18:00 on Wednesday 19 September 2007. The ABSA Kovsie men's hockey team will defend their 2006 title on Wednesday, 19 September at the UFS astro field at 19:30 against CUT 1.
 

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