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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
Law students recognised for their achievements
2008-04-15
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As part of the University of the Free State's (UFS) autumn graduation ceremony, the Faculty of Law this week gave recognition to students who excelled during 2007. Here are, from the left, front: Prof. Johan Henning, Dean: Faculty of Law, Mss Marieke Dahms, best second-year LLB. student, and Ailene Ferns, best first-year student in the five-year LLB. programme, back: Messrs Albert Nell, best third-year LLB. student, Simele Shange, exemplary service to the Juridical Society, and Willers, best first-year student in LLB. Mr Nell received altogether eight prizes.
Photo: Stephen Collett
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