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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
UFS staff obtain their degrees
2008-04-16
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A number of staff from the University of the Free State (UFS) obtained their degrees this week during the autumn graduation ceremony held on the Main Campus in Bloemfontein. Ms Lacea Loader (left), Assistant Director: Media Liaison at the UFS obtained the B.A. Honours in Language Studies, and Mr Gerben Kamper, well-known theatre personality and lecturer at the Department of Drama and Theatre Arts, obtained the honours degree in Drama and Theatre Arts with distinction.
Photo: Leonie Bolleurs
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