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Library managers share their knowledge on AI in Chile
The world of libraries will never be the same after the advent of artificial intelligence (AI). Libraries across the world have embraced AI as a tool that not only enhances their services, but also promotes a better library experience for its users. Two representatives from Library Services at the North-West University (NWU) recently attended the…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/biblioteekbestuurders-deel-hulle-kennis-oor-ki-chili
Biblioteekbestuurders deel hulle kennis oor KI in Chili
Die wêreld van biblioteke gaan nooit weer dieselfde wees ná die koms van kunsmatige intelligensie (KI) nie. Biblioteke regoor die wêreld het KI verwelkom as ’n instrument wat nie net hulle dienste beter maak nie, maar ook ’n beter biblioteek-ervaring vir hulle gebruikers verskaf. Twee verteenwoordigers van Biblioteekdienste by die Noordwes-…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-librarians-bring-expertise-information-literacy
NWU librarians bring expertise to information literacy
Dr Mathew Moyo, chief director of the Library and Information Service at the Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University (NWU), and Dr Sabelo Chizwina, director of Information and Learning Services at the Vanderbijlpark Campus, are continuing to expand the NWU’s global footprint. A book that aspires to exchange knowledge and best…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-bibliotekarisse-bring-kundigheid-na-inligtinggeletterdheid
NWU-bibliotekarisse bring kundigheid na inligtinggeletterdheid
Dr Mathew Moyo, hoofdirekteur van die Biblioteek- en Inligtingsdienste op die Potchefstroomkampus van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU), en dr Sabelo Chizwina, direkteur van Inligting- en Leerdienste op die Vanderbijlparkkampus, is steeds besig om die NWU se wêreldwye voetspoor uit te brei. ’n Boek wat poog om kennis en beste praktyke…https://news.nwu.ac.za/single-book-can-open-world-possibilities-young-minds
A single book can open up a world of possibilities for young minds
“Once you learn to read, you will be forever free.” This is a quote that Dr Mathew Moyo, chief director for Library and Information Services (LIS) at the North-West University, lives by. First uttered by American social reformer Frederick Douglass, the words capture the importance of book donations in enriching library collections, particularly…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/n-enkele-boek-kan-n-wereld-van-moontlikhede-vir-jong-denkers-oopmaak
’n Enkele boek kan ’n wêreld van moontlikhede vir jong denkers oopmaak
“Wanneer jy leer om te lees, sal jy vir altyd vry wees.” Dit is ’n aanhaling wat dr Mathew Moyo, hoofdirekteur vir Biblioteek en Inligtingsdienste (LIS) aan die Noordwes-Universiteit, onderskryf. Hierdie woorde, wat vir die eerste keer deur die maatskaplike hervormer Frederick Douglass geuiter is, som op hoe belangrik boekdonasies vir…https://news.nwu.ac.za/staff-honours-mandela-day-serve-server-campaign
Staff honours Mandela Day with “Serve-a-Server” Campaign
By Belinda Bantham and Dina Mashiyane In a heartfelt tribute to Nelson Mandela’s legacy, the North-West University (NWU) Library and Information Service (LIS) staff across the Mahikeng, Potchefstroom and Vanderbijlpark campuses took action to inspire change by participating in a unique “Serve-a-Server” campaign. This initiative, a collaboration…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-lis-empowers-staff-digital-literacy-training
NWU LIS Empowers Staff with Digital Literacy Training
By Belinda Bantham and Dina Mashiyane In a significant celebration of Mandela Day 2024, the North-West University (NWU) Library and Information Service (LIS) staff dedicated their 67 minutes to empowering the university’s security officers and cleaning staff with essential digital literacy skills. This initiative aligns with Nelson Mandela’s…https://news.nwu.ac.za/dr-tenza-advocates-making-it-easier-staff-report-medical-incidents
Dr Tenza advocates for making it easier for staff to report medical incidents
The World Health Organisation's Global Patient Safety Action Plan envisions a future where no patient suffers harm during hospitalisation by the year 2030. A crucial element in achieving this objective is the establishment of hospital settings where discussions about errors are both easy and accepted among healthcare professionals. Medical errors…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/polokelo-open-nuwe-deure-vir-afrikatale
POLOKELO open nuwe deure vir Afrikatale
Opvoeding hef op, dit verryk lewens, en dit skep geleenthede. Taal behoort nie ’n hindernis te wees wanneer daar toegang verkry moet word tot onderwys van die hoogste gehalte nie, en hier speel die POLOKELO-projek van die Taaldirektoraat van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) ’n leidende rol in die bevordering van Afrikatale in akademiese kringe.…https://news.nwu.ac.za/polokelo-opens-new-doors-african-languages
POLOKELO opens new doors for African languages
Education uplifts, it enriches lives, and it creates opportunities. Language should not be a barrier to accessing education of the highest quality, and here the POLOKELO project as implemented by the Language Directorate of the North-West University (NWU) is playing a leading role in the promotion of African languages in academic spheres. The…https://news.nwu.ac.za/rick-turners-life-immortalised-new-book
Rick Turner’s life immortalised in new book
He was a visionary thinker, an activist against an oppressive regime, but also a forgotten figure. No longer. Wits University Press recently released the book Rick Turner's Politics as the Art of the Impossible to universal acclaim, with it even being named News24’s Book of the Month for August. Gideon van Riet, a senior lecturer in Political…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/monsters-mites-fabels-uitstalling-vertoon-studentekurators-se-groei-en-leer
“Monsters, Mites & Fabels”-uitstalling vertoon studentekurators se groei en leer
Die ViNCO-navorsingsentiteit (Visuele Narratiewe en Kreatiewe Uitsette-navorsingsentiteit) by die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU), ’n gemeenskaplike onderneming wat kreatiewe praktisyns insluit, het ’n uitstalling getiteld “Monsters, Mites & Fabels” geskep met die doel om hulle lede se kreatiewe en kunstige pogings te bevorder. ’n Totaal van 14…https://news.nwu.ac.za/monsters-myths-fables-exhibition-displays-student-curators-growth-and-learning
“Monsters, Myths & Fables” exhibition displays student curators’ growth and learning
The ViNCO (Visual Narratives and Creative Outputs) research entity at the North-West University (NWU), a collective that includes creative practitioners, created an exhibition titled “Monsters, Myths & Fables” with the aim of showcasing and promoting their members’ creative and artistic endeavours. A total of 14 artists, including the ViNCO…https://news.nwu.ac.za/zanobia-kanjee-triumphs-hewla-2024-championing-women-support-services
Zanobia Kanjee triumphs at HEWLA 2024, championing women in support services
Zanobia Kanjee, head of e-Learning at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Unit for Distance Learning, has been recognised for her remarkable contributions in the field of digital learning technologies during the recent Higher Education Women Leaders Awards (HEWLA), hosted by Higher Education Resource Services South Africa (HERS-SA). She received…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-triumphs-3-0-over-dut-qualify-home-semi-final
NWU triumphs 3-0 over DUT to qualify for home semi-final
The North-West University (NWU) football team claimed a convincing 3-0 victory against Durban University of Technology (DUT), securing their spot in a home semi-final of the Varsity Football tournament. From the outset, the NWU dominated the match, applying relentless pressure on DUT with a series of aggressive attacks. Their disciplined…https://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-tyobeka-lauds-proposed-national-nuclear-initiative