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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
Daughter of UFS parents receives masters degree
2008-04-16
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Magdel Beukes, the daughter of Ms Hettie Beukes and Dr Roelf Beukes received her masters degree in Counseling Psychology during this year’s autumn graduation and diploma ceremony. Both Ms and Dr Beukes are working at the UFS. Ms Beukes is secretary to the Dean of the Faculty of the Humanities and Dr Beukes is senior lecturer in the Department of Psychology.
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