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Seminar: X for indigenous languages: A Comparative Analysis of Setswana and Dhivehi
Mar 11, 2024 - 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: KBDbSfhttps://www.nwu.ac.za/date/world-kidney-day
World Kidney Day
Mar 13, 2024 - 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…https://www.nwu.ac.za/date/symposium-technology-humanity-and-ethical-compass
Symposium: Technology, Humanity, and the Ethical Compass
Mar 18, 2024 - 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,…https://www.nwu.ac.za/date/ai-and-fair-distribution-high-stakes-decisions-talk
AI and Fair Distribution in High-Stakes Decisions Talk
Mar 21, 2024 - 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…https://www.nwu.ac.za/date/pitso-2024-2-tipping-point-turmoil-or-reform-south-africas-political-economy-after-2024
PITSO 2024-2: Tipping Point: Turmoil or Reform? - South Africa’s Political Economy After 2024
Mar 20, 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…https://www.nwu.ac.za/date/south-african-academy-science-and-arts-academic-community-meeting
South African Academy of Science and Arts Academic Community Meeting
Mar 20, 2024 - 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 (…https://www.nwu.ac.za/date/2nd-nwu-jgu-collaborative-seminar-history
2nd NWU-JGU Collaborative Seminar in History
Mar 25, 2024 - 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…https://www.nwu.ac.za/date/igds-virtual-talk-do-women-still-need-rights
IGDS Virtual Talk: Do Women Still Need Rights?
Mar 27, 2024 - 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,…https://www.nwu.ac.za/nwu/inaugural-lectures-natural-and-agricultural-sciences-2024
Inaugural Lectures: Natural and Agricultural Sciences 2024
Nov 14, 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 537 million adults…https://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
Apr 03, 2024 - 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"…https://www.nwu.ac.za/date/fun-colour-run
Run With Colour Fun
Apr 17, 2024 - 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…https://www.nwu.ac.za/date/research-output-outcomes-impact-community-practice-cop-rooi-webinar
Research Output, Outcomes & Impact Community of Practice (CoP-ROOI) Webinar
Apr 04, 2024 - 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-…https://www.nwu.ac.za/date/rhodes-university-strengthening-postgraduate-supervision-training
Rhodes University Strengthening Postgraduate Supervision Training
Apr 04, 2024 - You are warmly invited to attend the Rhodes University Strengthening Postgraduate Supervision Training, specifically designed for NWU Staff who supervise M&D students. Register herehttps://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
Apr 04, 2024 - 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 considers…https://www.nwu.ac.za/tswelopele/tswelopele-project
Tswelopele Project
Jul 31, 2024 - 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 implemented to…https://www.nwu.ac.za/date/ethics-integrity-workshop
Ethics Integrity Workshop
Apr 09, 2024 - 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 integrity…https://www.nwu.ac.za/date/virtual-seminar-dr-alfred-tembo
Virtual Seminar by Dr Alfred Tembo
Apr 09, 2024 - 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…https://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"
Apr 15, 2024 - 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…https://www.nwu.ac.za/date/focus-area-social-transformation-digital-humanities-week