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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
Kovsie Alumni presents a golf day in Welkom
2007-09-20
The annual Golf Day of the University of the Free State’s (UFS) Kovsie Alumni will be presented on Friday, 12 October 2007 at the Oppenheimer Park Golf Club in Welkom. The competition for the day is a four-ball alliance and the cost of R100 per person includes drinks and supper. Tee-off time starts at 11:30. Bookings can be made with Annanda Calitz 051 401 3382 or alumni@ufs.ac.za