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Planetary Utilization of Sustainability Strategies (PLUS) Southern African Regional Conference, Postgraduate Workshop and Internationalisation Day 2023.
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MHSc in Transdisciplinary Health Promotion
Welcome to the Master of Health Sciences in Transdisciplinary Health Promotion! Is a Master’s Degree in Transdisciplinary Health Promotion for you? Are you ready to tackle the wicked health problems escalating on a global scale? These complex societal issues, often called "wicked…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/af/auther/mhsc-transdissiplin%25C3%25AAre-gesondheidsbevordering
MHSc in Transdissiplinêre Gesondheidsbevordering
Daar is ’n toenemende behoefte dat gesondheidswerkers gesondheidsprobleme op innoverende maniere moet kan oplos soos die wêreld van gesondheid meer kompleks raak. Die uniekheid van die MHSc in Transdissiplinêre Gesondheidsbevordering is dat gesondheidswerkers in staat gestel word om wyer as hulle eie dissipline te dink en dat hulle leer…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/industrial-engineering/postgraduate-diploma-industrial-engineering
Postgraduate Diploma - Industrial Engineering
This PGDip in Industrial Engineering is designed to equip individuals with the necessary skills for a modern industrial engineering career. In today’s complex and dynamic world, the skills of industrial engineering are more valuable than ever before. Industrial engineering is uniquely positioned to tackle many of the challenges…http://www.nwu.ac.za/university-calendar/august
University Calendar - August
Legend MC - Mahikeng Campus PC - Potchefstroom Campus VC - Vanderbijlpark Campus M - Masters degree PhD/D - Doctoral degree UDL - Unit for Distance Learning HDA - Higher Degrees Administration FHS - Faculty of Health Sciences FHUM - Faculty of Humanities FEMS - Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/voortsetting-van-verlaging-van-die-rentekoers-was-die-regte-besluit
Voortsetting van verlaging van die rentekoers was die regte besluit
Die besluit van die Monetêre Beleidskomitee (MBK) van die Suid-Afrikaanse Reserwebank (SARB) op 31 Julie om weer eens die rentekoerse met ’n verdere 25 basispunte (bps) te verlaag, is in die huidige omstandighede die regte besluit vir die ekonomie. Dit is die mening van prof Raymond Parsons, ekonoom van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se…http://news.nwu.ac.za/continuation-interest-rate-easing-was-right-decision
Continuation of interest-rate easing was the right decision
The decision by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) on 31 July to again reduce interest rates by a further 25 basis points (bps) is the right decision for the economy in the present circumstances. This is the view of Prof Raymond Parsons, economist from the North-West University (NWU) Business School. In…http://news.nwu.ac.za/growing-together-hand-hand-witrand-hospital
Growing together, hand in hand, at Witrand Hospital
A spirit of collaboration and compassion is flourishing at Witrand Hospital, thanks to the innovative Taking HANDS community engagement project led by the Presence team of the North-West University (NWU) School of Nursing and NuMIQ research focus area. This inspiring initiative is transforming the hospital environment, fostering unity among staff…http://news.nwu.ac.za/final-year-language-students-look-forward-future-full-possibility
Final-year language students look forward to a future full of possibility
By Gofaone Motsamai and Keaoleboga Motshabi A classroom once filled with nervous first years became a space of confidence and direction as the North-West University’s (NWU) School of Languages on the Mahikeng Campus welcomed its 2025 final-year students to an information session on 24 July on furthering their studies and following a path…http://library.nwu.ac.za/artificial-intelligence-symposium-2023
Artificial Intelligence Symposium 2023
Artificial Intelligence Symposium: 3rd IFLA Satellite Symposium on Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence Symposium: 3rd IFLA Satellite Symposium on Artificial Intelligence, Announcing the 2023 Artificial Intelligence Symposium: 3 rd IFLA Symposium on Artificial Intelligence, North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa 5 - 7 September 2023 The North-West University Library and Information Service, Information Technology and the Faculty of Engineering: School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering, in collaboration with the IFLA IT Section, are pleased to host this Artificial Intelligence Symposium. …, Aim of the Event, The symposium aims to bring together industry leaders to discuss digital strategies institutions can apply to enable agile, collaborative, and integrated service operations. This implies innovative changes and adaptability in human skills and creative imagination to establish, develop, and maintain an enabling Teaching and Learning environment…, Links, Dr Edmund Balnaves talks about the impact of AI Symposium Feedback Survey PDF Programme Speakers Booklet Artificial Intelligence Symposium 2023: Speakers (IFLA Link) Special Issue: South African Journal of Libraries and Information Science (SAJLIS), News, PUKfm radio advertisement PUKfm radio interview Follow the development of our Library Bot ., Guest Speakers, AI guest speakers AI guest speakers Read more about our guest speakers . [accordion collapsed], Workshops - Monday 4 and Wednesday 6 September, Workshop 1: Developing robotics for the LIS environment - Prof Pieter van Vuuren Monday 4 September, 11:00 - 12:30 The workshop will be presented by the NWU School of Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Engineering. It will introduce participants to the development of the NWU LIS robots and include a physical tour of the Makerspace. Workshop 2:…, Programme: AIS 2023, 3r d IFLA IT Section Artificial Intelligence Symposium (AIS) 2023 North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa, 5-7 September 2023 PDF Programme Speakers Booklet Special Issue: South African Journal of Libraries and Information Science (SAJLIS) Day 1 4 September, Monday 10:30 Registration 11:00-12:30 Workshop 1: Developing robotics for the…, Theme, The central conference theme is Artificial Intelligence in Teaching, Learning, and Research: Promoting Digital Access to Information through Automation. The subthemes are as follows: 1. Artificial intelligence Robotics Process Automation Humanoid Robots for libraries Natural Language Processing Speech processing (Text-speech solutions) Machine…, Abstracts and Submissions, We invite papers for the 2023 Artificial Intelligence Symposium: 3rd IFLA Symposium on Artificial Intelligence. North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa. Please submit your abstracts using this Google Form . For more information, contact: Ms. Neli Tshabalala (NWU: Director Shared Services) at neli.tshabalala@nwu.ac.za Mr. Lizwi Njani (…, Partnerships and stakeholders, IFLA IT Section participation IFLA (International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions) promotes libraries as vital institutions that enhance people's lives through equitable access to knowledge and information. Innovation and the principles of freedom of access to information through the indiscriminate use of technology and…, Committees, Committee Leaders Neli Tshabalala Neli Tshabalala Neli Tshabalala: Director of Shared Services Ms. Neli Tshabalala is the Director: Shared Library and Information Services at North-West University (NWU), a Ph.D. candidate at the University of South Africa, where she examines resource allocation in academic libraries as an essential determinant of…, Registration Fees and Steps *** Registration Closed ***, Early bird registration: 9 June - 19 August 2023 Online registration: 20 August - 29 August 2023 Registration Fees Note: The registration fee includes the workshops but does not include the cocktail function, gala dinner, or excursion. Category Fee (Rands) Early Bird Registration Early Bird - Local Registration ZAR 4200.00 Early Bird - …, Venue, Directions and Shuttle Services, Venue and Directions The conference will be presented in a hybrid format, with virtual and in-person presentations. Physical venue: The Feather Hill , Potchefstroom, South Africa Address: The Feather Hill, Dagbreek Landgoed, Ext. 1133, Potchefstroom, 2520, South Africa Guest parking is available. Maps and directions GPS Coordinates 26º39´36.1"S …, Recommended Accommodation, The Feather Hill Email: reservations@thefeatherhill.co.za Telephone: +27(0)66 429 9996 Oudrift Riverside Lodge (3.5 km from the conference venue) Standard Room: B&B - R895.00 PP Standard Room: B&B and Dinner - R1174.00 PP info@oudrift.co.za Telephone: +27 (0)82 441 2370 or +27 (0)18 297 4939 Adato Guest House (7.5 km from the conference…, Functions and Excursions, Cocktail Function: Tuesday, 5 September Attendance fee ZAR 600 per person Time: 18:00 Venue: Feather Hill Hotel Dress code: Smart Casual Gala Dinner: Wednesday, 6 September Attendance fee ZAR 600 per person Time: 19:00 Venue: Feather Hill Hotel Dress code: Vintage or Traditional Attire Cash bar available Excursions Note: The excursion is…, Exhibitors, ExLibris ExLibris ExLibris ExLibris At Ex Libris, we believe in the value of education and research. Our mission is to allow academic institutions to create, manage, and share knowledge. With better tools, our customers achieve their goals and further academic initiatives. Ex Libris Esploro WWIS WWIS WWIS - Worldwide Information Services WWIS…, Contact Information, Neli Tshabalala NWU: Library and Information Service, Director Shared Services Organising Committee neli.tshabalala@nwu.ac.za Dr. Edmund Balnaves IFLA Divisional Chair - Director Prosentient Systems, Australia ebalnaves@prosentient.com.au May Chang Mentor IT Section and Committee Member AI SIG - Library Chief Technology Officer, University of…, Sponsors, AI Sponsors #AISymposium #DigAI2023http://library.nwu.ac.za/event-international-open-access-week-2025
Event: International Open Access Week 2025
Open Access 2025 Open Access 2025 , NWU 2024 Open Access Celebrations: 20 - 26 October 2025 (Under construction), #OAWeek, Theme: Who Owns Our Knowledge? “Who Owns Our Knowledge?” is the theme for this year’s International Open Access Week (October 20-26). The 2025 theme asks a pointed question about the present moment and how, in a time of disruption, communities can reassert control over the knowledge they produce. It also challenges us to reflect on not only who…, Programme, REGISTER LINK TO FOLLOW Online Colloquium: Online via MS Teams , To follow., NWU Library Initiatives, Hosts and maintains the NWU Institutional Repository , which collects, preserves, and distributes NWU research material at no cost to the user. Boloka (NWU-IR) is the primary storage of all NWU Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs). Dedicated librarians assist researchers with uploading their outputs to Boloka. Hosts and maintains Open…, NWU Initiatives, NWU Research Repository: DaYta Ya Rona (figshare)http://library.nwu.ac.za/icil-2022-contact
ICIL 2022 - Contact
Louise Vos (Library and Information Service: Senior Manager Outreach, Projects and Quality) Organising Committee louise.vos@nwu.ac.za Hendra Pretorius (Library and Information Service: Director Client Services) Organising Committee hendra.pretorius@nwu.ac.za Carine Basson (Library and Information Service: Shared Services) Logistics Committee…http://library.nwu.ac.za/icil-2019-contact