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Webinar: How to Publish your Work
You are cordially invited to a webinar, titled "How to Publish your Work". Doctoral students and early career researchers are invited to attend. The workshop is arranged through a collaboration between Wiley and the South African National Library and Information Consortium (SANLiC). Through the Wiley-SANLiC workshop, researchers are provided…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/africa-day-celebration
Africa Day Celebration
The NWU Library and Information Service in collaboration with the National Library of South Africa warmly invites you to the Africa Day Celebration. Theme: Educate an African fit for the 21st Century: Building resilient education systems for increased access to inclusive, lifelong, quality, and relevant learning in Africa Speakers…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/virtual-seminar-dr-regina-schafer-dr-verena-von-wiczlinski
Virtual Seminar by Dr Regina Schäfer & Dr Verena von Wiczlinski
The NWU School of Social Sciences cordially invites to attend a thought-provoking virtual seminar hosted by Dr Regina Schäfer & Dr Verena von Wiczlinski titled "Doing “fruntschaft” between neighbours: Negotiating the conditions of living together" and "Transformation of Judicial Systems in the German States after 1945: Doing…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/webinar-how-peer-review-makes-you-better-researcher
Webinar: How Peer Review Makes You a Better Researcher
You are cordially invited to the How Peer Review Makes You a Better Researcher Webinar. This webinar aims to give individuals an understanding of the peer review process and ethics in research publication. Learning outcomes: Learn how the peer review process works and about different types of peer review Learn how journal editors…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/webinar-publish-wiley-scientific-writing-tips-non-native-english
Webinar: Publish with Wiley: Scientific Writing Tips for Non-Native English
You are cordially invited to the Webinar, titled "Publish with Wiley: Scientific Writing Tips for Non-Native English". This webinar is tailored to tackle the challenges non-native English speakers encounter when writing research papers for English-language journals. It provides practical tips and strategies to enhance grammar, punctuation, and…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/webinar-communicating-your-research-using-social-media
Webinar: Communicating Your Research Using Social Media
You are cordially invited to the Communicating Your Research Using Social Media Webinar. This webinar offers practical strategies and best practices for using social media platforms to effectively communicate your research to diverse audiences. Whether you're an experienced researcher or just beginning, this session helps you understand various…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/igds-virtual-talk-do-women-still-need-rights
IGDS Virtual Talk: Do Women Still Need Rights?
You are warmly welcomed to join the IGDS Virtual Talk exploring the topic "Do Women Still Require Rights?: Reflections on the UN CEDAW Committee and the 21st Century Caribbean" This session will delve into reflections on the UN CEDAW Committee and the 21st Century Caribbean. Our esteemed guest speaker will be Professor Emerita Rhoda Reddock,…http://www.nwu.ac.za/nwu/inaugural-lectures-natural-and-agricultural-sciences-2024
Inaugural Lectures: Natural and Agricultural Sciences 2024
Prof Sithandiwe Mazibuko-Mbeje Type 2 diabetes a silent killer: addressing insulin resistance and obesity (read more) × Prof Sithandiwe Mazibuko-Mbeje Type 2 diabetes a silent killer: addressing insulin resistance and obesity Diabetes mellitus is among the top ten leading causes of death worldwide. Globally, over…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/virtual-seminar-dr-crispen-chinguno-customer-king-gig-work-small-south-african-city
Virtual Seminar by Dr Crispen Chinguno: Customer is King’: Gig Work in a Small South African City and the Varieties of Digital Control and Workers’ Responses
You are cordially invited to attend a thought-provoking virtual seminar hosted by Dr. Crispen Chinguno, Senior Lecturer in Industrial and Economic Sociology at Sol Plaatje University, Kimberley. Dr. Chinguno's seminar titled "Customer is King": Gig Work in a Small South African City and the Varieties of Digital Control and Workers’ Responses"…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/fun-colour-run
Run With Colour Fun
Step into the vibrancy of the Run with Colour Fun event, a highlight of NWU's Gender Awareness Week. We extend a warm invitation to all staff and students to prioritise this meaningful occasion amidst your hectic routines. Gender Awareness Week serves as a reminder of our collective journey towards equality and inclusivity. Let's acknowledge the…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/research-output-outcomes-impact-community-practice-cop-rooi-webinar
Research Output, Outcomes & Impact Community of Practice (CoP-ROOI) Webinar
You are warmly invited to join us for the Research Output, Outcomes & Impact Community of Practice (CoP-ROOI) Webinar, featuring a presentation by Professor Chris Brink. Topic: Demystifying Impact For Researchers, Research Managers And Administrators. Biography for Professor Chris Brink Professor Chris Brink is Emeritus Vice-…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/rhodes-university-strengthening-postgraduate-supervision-training
Rhodes University Strengthening Postgraduate Supervision Training
You are warmly invited to attend the Rhodes University Strengthening Postgraduate Supervision Training, specifically designed for NWU Staff who supervise M&D students. Register herehttp://www.nwu.ac.za/date/history-seminar-series-museum-rabbit-and-national-history-voice-robben-island
History Seminar Series - The Museum, the Rabbit and National History: The Voice of Robben Island
You are formally invited to the History Seminar Series featuring a presentation titled "The Museum, the Rabbit, and National History: The Voice of Robben Island," delivered by Professor Leslie Witz. [accordion] Abstract: In this chapter from their book "Museums Times: Changing Histories in South Africa" (Berghahn, 2022), the author…http://www.nwu.ac.za/tswelopele/tswelopele-project
Tswelopele Project
Beginnings Since 2022, the NWU has been conducting the PQM Review spearheaded by the Director of Q&APP. In 2023 a decision was taken to recalibrate the project and to combine it with the New Century Curriculum initiative. The DVC Teaching and Learning convened stakeholders and it was determined that a recalibration process be…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/ethics-integrity-workshop
Ethics Integrity Workshop
The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, notably Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, Elicit, and Perplexity, in late 2022 signals a potential paradigm shift in higher education. These tools offer prospects for accelerating research and enhancing quality. Yet, they also prompt critical inquiries regarding academic…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/virtual-seminar-dr-alfred-tembo
Virtual Seminar by Dr Alfred Tembo
You are cordially invited to attend a virtual seminar by Dr Alfred Tembo on Enemies within?Internment of Axis Nationals in Zambia during the Second World War [accordion] Bionote: Alfred Tembo holds a PhD in History from the University of the Free State. Alfred is currently a lecturer in African history in the Department of Historical and…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/sarchi-cles-4th-annual-prestige-lecture-2024-what-counts-urban-spatial-transformation-south
SARChI CLES 4th Annual Prestige Lecture 2024: "What Counts as Urban Spatial Transformation in South Africa? Breaking Down a Multidimensional Process"
You are warmly invited to the SARChI CLES 4th Annual Prestige Lecture 2024 titled "What constitutes Urban Spatial Transformation in South Africa? Deconstructing a multidimensional process." This will be an in-person event followed by a reception. Individuals interested in the topic, including students, researchers, academics, and the general…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/focus-area-social-transformation-digital-humanities-week
Focus Area: Social Transformation Digital Humanities Week
Session 1: 14:00 1. Topic: Technological scaffolding – The Good, the Bad, and the Hostile. Speaker: Dr. Jean du Toit. Jean du Toit is an Associate Professor in the School of Philosophy (Faculty of Humanities) at North-West University. He completed his Doctorate in Philosophy in 2018, after concluding his postgraduate studies in…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/nwu-irims-concepts-structures-processes
NWU Integrated Research Integrity Management System (IRIMS): Concepts, Structures, Processes, and Procedures
You're cordially invited to attend "The NWU Integrated Research Integrity Management System (IRIMS): Concepts, Structures, Processes, and Procedures," presented by Prof. Minrie Greeff from the Research Integrity Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research & Innovation at NWU. This event is open to all academics and postgraduates of the…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/work-readiness-workshop