International Literacy Day 2025

 

International Literacy Day - 8 September 2025

Celebrate International Literacy Day with NWU Library and Information Service (LIS)

This year, we’re embracing a fresh and dynamic approach to International Literacy Day by exploring the many literacies essential in today’s interconnected world: Information Literacy, Digital Literacy, AI Literacy, and Reading Literacy. In an era where human knowledge, digital tools, and artificial intelligence converge, literacy extends far beyond reading and writing; it’s about finding, evaluating, creating, and ethically using information across multiple formats.

Our programme offers a platform for dialogue, artistic expression, and knowledge-sharing, empowering students and communities alike. Aligned with South Africa’s Heritage Month, the event will reflect on how these literacies connect to cultural identity, heritage preservation, academic success, and responsible digital citizenship. Under the theme “Promoting Literacy in the Digital Era”, we’ll explore the role of information literacy in fostering cross-cultural understanding and promoting peace through multilingual education.

 

 

Programme

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Theme: Promoting Literacy in the Digital Era
Hybrid Event: 8 September 2025
Time: 10:00 - 13:00
Physical Venue: Vanderbijlpark - The Lapa
Online attendees will receive the MS Teams session link upon registration.
10:00 - ? Welcome and Introduction: ?
? - ? Word of support: ?
? - ? Presentation 1: ?
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Presentation 2: ?

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  • Poetry recitals (in indigenous languages and English - NWU student poets)
  • Musical performance - NWU Vanderbijlpark Choir performing heritage-inspired pieces
? - ? Panel discussion facilitated by the Faculty of Humanities
? - 13:00 Closing remarks and vote of thanks, ?
13:00 Light lunch and cultural music