Colloquium by Dr Nikki Zabel (UCT): Nobody Tosses a Dwarf
You are cordially invited to a Colloquium by Dr Nikki Zabel (UCT) on Nobody Tosses a Dwarf.
Seminar & Reading: The Poetics of Place
Join us for an enchanting afternoon at our Seminar & Reading featuring four vibrant African poets as they delve into the captivating theme of "The Poetics of Place." You're warmly welcomed to immerse yourself in this literary journey with us! RSVP to by 11 March 2024 Pieter Odendaal.
Book Launch by Haidar Eid: Decolonising the Palestinian Mind
You're invited to a book launch hosted by the Faculty of Humanities, where Haidar Eid will explore the enlightening topic of "Decolonising the Palestinian Mind." We'd be delighted to have you join us for this insightful event! Join Teams Meeting Teams Meeting ID: 366 207 786 064
Call for Postgraduate Supervision Workshops
You are warmly invited to participate in the three-day session of the Call for Postgraduate Supervision Workshops. This course is designed to provide participants with the essential skills required for conceiving, planning, researching, organizing, composing, and finalizing research-based projects. Supervisors of postgraduate students, as well…
Work Readiness Workshop
The School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management at North-West University (NWU) cordially invites you to a Work Readiness Workshop tailored for third-year and postgraduate (honours & master’s) students across all our programs. The webinar will feature industry experts offering valuable insights on graduate…
CoPAI Forum #3: AI as LLMs in Teaching and Learning
You are formally invited to CoPAI Forum #3, featuring Dr. Martin Bekker, PhD, MSc, MA, a guest speaker from WITS School of Electrical and Information Engineering, discussing the role of AI as LLMs in Teaching and Learning. About speaker: Martin Bekker is a computational social scientist and AI ethics researcher, and lectures ethics and…
Springer Nature Open Access Publishing Summit for SANLiC South Africa
You're formally invited to the Springer Nature Open Access Publishing Summit for SANLiC South Africa. This event will provide comprehensive insights into publishing your next Open Access article through the SANLiC Agreement and highlight the benefits of Open Access publishing for researchers. The summit will offer an overview of Springer Nature's…
Inaugural Lectures: Humanities 2023
Prof Johan Zaaiman Is phronesis an answer to “74,6% of sociology is bunk”? (read more) × Is phronesis an answer to “74,6% of sociology is bunk”? By Prof Johan Zaaiman “74,6% of sociology is bunk” is a metaphor for the question of the relevance of sociology. Sociology is internally divided and externally…
Inaugural Lectures: Humanities 2024
Prof Menno van Zaanen The Digital Humanities Revolution in South Africa: The Journey from Beginning to Beyond (read more) × The Digital Humanities Revolution in South Africa: The Journey from Beginning to Beyond Prof Menno van Zaanen The research area of Digital Humanities blends the field of Humanities with…
Talk by Dr. Federica Bocchi University of Copenhagen - Doing Philosophy of Science: Current Approaches and Practical Implications
The School of Philosophy, Institute for Contemporary Ethics and Focus Area: Sustainability formally invites you to a Talk by Dr. Federica Bocchi from the University of Copenhagen titled "Exploring Philosophy of Science: Contemporary Approaches and Real-World Implications." Traditionally, philosophy of science delves into the fundamental principles…
Guest Lecture by Prof Werner Scholtz
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Seminar: X for indigenous languages: A Comparative Analysis of Setswana and Dhivehi
You're invited to a seminar titled "X for Indigenous Languages: A Comparative Analysis of Setswana and Dhiveh," presented by Dr. Shahid Minhas. To join online: Meeting ID: 393 522 535 881 Passcode: KBDbSf
World Kidney Day
You're cordially invited to join us in commemorating World Kidney Day at the NWU. This health initiative aims to boost awareness about the risk factors associated with chronic kidney disease, including diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. These risk factors can be mitigated through adopting healthy lifestyle habits, practicing self-care, and…
Symposium: Technology, Humanity, and the Ethical Compass
You are warmly invited to attend a symposium focusing on "Technology, Humanity, and the Ethical Compass: Mapping the Path of Capability Development." This event endeavors to outline a direction for the ethical, human-centered, and socially responsible advancement of capabilities. It aims to facilitate discussions among researchers, practitioners,…
AI and Fair Distribution in High-Stakes Decisions Talk
You are formally invited to participate in a Talk focusing on AI and Equitable Allocation in Critical Decision-Making. Abstract Important decisions are increasingly being made with the aid of AI systems. These decisions can determine the allocation of benefits, like jobs, loans, and educational opportunities. They can also determine the…
PITSO 2024-2: Tipping Point: Turmoil or Reform? - South Africa’s Political Economy After 2024
We are pleased to extend an invitation to you for the second Pitso webinar of 2024. In view of the impending historic 2024 elections, the new book "Tipping Point: Turmoil or Reform?..." explores important issues about the political and economical climate in South Africa. It identifies a number of the crucial commercial and economic issues that…
South African Academy of Science and Arts Academic Community Meeting
You are cordially invites you to the South African Academy of Science and Arts (Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns) Academic Community Meeting, Everyone interested is welcome to join. The meeting will be presented in Afrikaans, but English interpreting services will be provided. Topic: The indispensable coherence between happiness (…
2nd NWU-JGU Collaborative Seminar in History
The NWU School of Social Sciences warmly invited to the second NWU-JGU Collaborative Seminar in History, presented by Jahn Lukas Hermann. Jahn Lukas Hermann completed his studies in history and political science at Erlangen from 2016 to 2023, earning both bachelor's and master's degrees. Presently, he serves as a research assistant at Johannes…