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08 April 2020
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Story Prof Francois Vreÿ, and Prof Hussein Solomon
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The international response to the Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) as a health security threat stimulated an international response that commenced with drastic, but localised actions in China, but responses rapidly manifested in more extreme measures in the rest of the world. Amidst international efforts imposing extraordinary national and international movement restrictions and a rush to find a medical cure, two questions arise. First, how does COVID-19 as a health security threat feature within the global security debate and second, how to explain the harsh responses that one observes.
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International expert talks about Procrastination
2009-11-05
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The Unit for Professional Training and Services in the Behavioural Sciences (UNIBS) at the University of the Free State (UFS) recently held a conference, discussing the topics “Fear of Failure” and “Procrastination”. Prof. Eric Depreeuw from the Centre for School Psychology and Child and Adolescent Development at the Katolieke Universiteit Leuven in Belgium, was the main speaker. Prof. Adelene Grobler, Director of UNIBS said this event was attended by Registered Psychologists as part of their continued professional development as required by the Health Professions Council of South Africa to ensure accountable professional practice. At this event were, from the left: Prof. Grobler, Ms Jenny Lake from UNIBS and coordinator of the event and Prof. Depreeuw.
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