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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
Invitation: Kovsie Open Day
2008-04-30
The Kovsie Open Day will take place on the following days:
Date: Thursday, 8 May and Friday, 9 May 2008
Time: 09:00-16:00
Venue: Callie Human Centre (main exhibitions by faculties and support services)
In front of the Callie Human Centre (residence and student exhibitions - Friday and
Saturday)
and
Date: Saturday, 10 May 2008
Time: 09:00-13:00
Venue: Callie Human Centre (main exhibitions by faculties and support services)
In front of the Callie Human Centre (residence and student exhibitions - Friday and
Saturday)
There will be a programme for students and OFM will broadcast direct from the Callie Human Centre.