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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
NSFAS (National Student Financial Aid Scheme) Loans for 2017
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On 1 August 2016, NSFAS central online applications open for students who require financial assistance.
There are various cycles on which applicants can apply for funding:
• 1st Cycle: 1 August to 30 November– Students entering university for the first time in 2017 including 2016 matriculants.
• 2nd Cycle: 1 September to 30 November – All university students who were not funded by NSFAS in 2016.
• 3rd Cycle: 1 October to 30 November – Students currently funded by DSD and Funza but for who continued funding for 2017 may be at risk.
Students who were funded by NSFAS in 2016 do not need to re-apply for funding for 2017.
Students who wish to apply can visit the NSFAS website (www.NSFAS.org.za) to apply online.
If you encounter any problems while applying please contact NSFAS on 0860 067 327.