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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
Exam Edition of Reboot Pack provides practical steps to prepare
2016-11-23
The University of the Free State (UFS) remains committed to completing the academic year successfully in the interest of our students who want to complete their studies.
With the strategy to rescue the academic year and allow students to continue with their learning and achieve outstanding assessments (assignments, tests, and exams), whether on or off campus, the institution aims to provide students with the utmost support.
As part of this strategy, the UFS has developed the Academic Reboot Pack 1, 2.0, and now Exam Edition. The aim of Reboot Pack: Exam Edition is directed at providing students with practical steps on how to best prepare for the upcoming Main Year-end assessments.
Click here to get the Academic Reboot Pack (Exam Edition).
Academic Reboot Pack 2.0
Academic Reboot Pack 1.0
If students have any questions or queries regarding the Academic Reboot Pack, they can send an email to: advising@ufs.ac.za