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19 May 2021 | Story Dr Nitha Ramnath

The University of the Free State (UFS), Standard Bank, and the Mangaung Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) are pleased to invite you to a special lunchtime webinar with Mr Allon Raiz, CEO of Raizcorp, one of South Africa’s most successful business incubators.

The COVID-19 crisis has affected the operations, cash flow, and debt positions of most businesses, often threatening the sustainability and even the survival of businesses.

Join us for a discussion on how to think about business models that will ensure the survival and even the growth of business in the time of COVID-19.
Date: Thursday, 10 June 2021
Topic: Resilience and business in the time of COVID-19
Time: 12:00-13:30
Platform: Zoom
RSVP to: Alicia Pienaar  by 7 June 2021

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Survival course 101 at the UFS
2010-02-23

Anja Lareman at the shelter built by her and one of her fellow students, Louis Boshoff.
Photo: Supplied


At the University of the Free State’s (UFS) Department of Architecture first-year students learned early in the year that four walls around you are not always a given. With only reeds, rubbish bags, rope and wire at their disposal, they had to build shelters on the Main Campus. The shelters had to keep them safe, warm and dry during the night, while protecting them from the sun, wind and rain during the day. Moreover the shelters needed to be collapsible and portable.

The first-year students impressed everyone with their creativity and inventiveness and proved that they are suitable candidates for this challenging course and career.

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