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Artificial Intelligence Symposium 2023
Sep 13, 2024 - 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 #DigAI2023https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/af/government-studies/ba-munisipale-bestuur-en-leierskap
BA in Munisipale Bestuur en Leierskap
Sep 13, 2024 - Hierdie BA-graad verskaf ’n unieke kurrikulum met spesialisasie in Munisipale Bestuur en Leierskap. Die doel van die program is om ’n balans te verseker tussen die verkryging van werkplekvaardighede en die oordrag van vakkennis. Dit maak voorsiening vir ’n leerpad vir verkose en aangestelde munisipale amptenare en wil die…https://theology.nwu.ac.za/unit-reformational-theology-and-development-sa-society/african-spiritualities-and-leadership
African Spiritualities and Leadership
Sep 13, 2024 - Focus An intra- and interdisciplinary research approach to enhance the development of the (South) African society about the role and importance of African spirituality and leadership. The different disciplines participating in this sub-programme are the different theological disciplines, Indigenous Knowledge Systems, Community Development Studies…https://theology.nwu.ac.za/af/unit-reformational-theology-and-development-sa-society/afrika-spiritualiteite-en-leierskap
Afrika- Spiritualiteite en Leierskap
Sep 13, 2024 - Fokus ’n Intra- en interdissiplinêre benadering tot navorsing om die ontwikkeling van die samelewing van (Suid-) Afrika met betrekking tot die rol en belang van Afrika-spiritualiteit en leierskap te bevorder. Die onderskeie dissiplines wat aan hierdie sub-program deelneem is verskillende teologiese dissiplines, Inheemse Kennisstelsels,…https://news.nwu.ac.za/alumnus-honoured-top-industrial-engineering-award-his-work-agriculture
Alumnus honoured with top industrial engineering award for his work in agriculture
Sep 12, 2024 - North-West University (NWU) alumnus Chris van Dyk recently received the Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering’s (SAIIE’s) Best Industrial Engineering Practitioner - Employer's Choice Award. This award highlights his contributions to the field of agriculture and the respect he has earned from peers and employers as business analyst…https://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/auther/mhsc-transdisciplinary-health-promotion
MHSc in Transdisciplinary Health Promotion
Sep 17, 2024 - Welcome to the Master of Health Sciences in Transdisciplinary Health Promotion! Is a Master’s Degree in Transdisciplinary Health Promotion for you? We have set up an opportunity to discuss the degree and answer any questions you may have by our experts via a Microsoft Teams Meeting on 19 September 2024 from 13:00 - 14:00. Click…https://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/af/auther/mhsc-transdissiplin%25C3%25AAre-gesondheidsbevordering
MHSc in Transdissiplinêre Gesondheidsbevordering
Aug 30, 2022 - 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 om…https://news.nwu.ac.za/expert/liesl-van-der-merwe
Liesl van der Merwe
Sep 17, 2024 - Liesl van der Merwe is a professor in the School of Music and MASARA at the North-West University, South Africa. Her research interests lie in the fields of music and well-being, positive psychology, music and spirituality, Dalcroze Eurhythmics, and lived musical experiences. Liesl supervises qualitative postgraduate music studies in the field of…https://news.nwu.ac.za/expert/tinus-botha
Tinus Botha
Sep 17, 2024 - Pianist and educator Tinus Botha has been the recipient of several awards, including the silver medal at the Hennie Joubert Piano Competition in Wellington, the UNISA South African Music Scholarship, Unisa’s DJ Roode Overseas Scholarship, and the Gertrude Buchanan Prize. He was a finalist and prize winner in the first Nederburg South African…https://news.nwu.ac.za/experts/petra-bester
Petra Bester
Sep 17, 2024 - Petra Bester has extensive work experience in the public and private health sectors of South Africa, including managed healthcare from both the hospital and administrator’s perspective. After a clinical masters’ degree in Community Psychiatric Nursing and a PhD in Nursing, Petra Bester returned to the higher education context since 2010. Although…https://news.nwu.ac.za/expert/piet-koornhof
Piet Koornhof
Sep 17, 2024 - Piet Koornhof has more than four decades of experience as professional violinist, ensemble player and teacher. He studied with Susan Sauerman, Alan Solomon and later with Dorothy DeLay at the Juilliard School in New York. He founded the South African Chamber Music Society in 1986 which presented top South African chamber music performers in…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-and-saiga-celebrate-accreditation-milestone
NWU and SAIGA celebrate an accreditation milestone
Sep 18, 2024 - The North-West University (NWU) and the Southern African Institute of Government Auditors (SAIGA) recently celebrated the NWU’s inclusion on SAIGA’s list of accredited universities to contribute towards the certification and development of public sector accountants and auditors. This means that the NWU is now accredited to offer the Registered…https://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/global-engagement/research-internship-experience
Research internship experience
Sep 18, 2024 - Research internship experiences are provided to national and international students at the NWU Faculty of Health Sciences. Students registered with international research institutions are afforded opportunities ranging from 1 month to 12 months to experience research within the South African context. Research internship request…https://news.nwu.ac.za/spcs-action-connecting-academia-and-industry-science
SPCS in Action: Connecting academia and industry in science
Sep 18, 2024 - The North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Physical and Chemical Sciences (SPCS) will host its highly anticipated SPCS in Action event on 25 and 26 September 2024 at the Mahikeng Campus. With the theme “Connecting academia and industry through science”, this event seeks to enhance collaboration between the scientific education and industrial…https://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/ohhri/research-collaborations
Research collaborations
Sep 18, 2024 - OHHRI international and national collaborations (2019–2023).https://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/ohhri
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Sep 18, 2024 - Globally 2.9 million annual deaths (nearly 8 000 deaths/day) in 2019 were attributed to work with 2.58 million due to occupational diseases and 0.32 million related to occupational accidents. The burden of occupational diseases and injuries increased by 26% from 2014. The economic loss due to occupational diseases is estimated at 5.8% of the…https://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/af/ohhri
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Mar 10, 2017 - Oorsig Ten spyte van beroepsgesondheid- en veiligheidswetgewing word daar beraam dat 2,3 miljoen werkers jaarliks as gevolg van beroepsverwante ongelukke en aan werksverwante (beroepsverwante) siektes sterf, waarvan laasgenoemde vir 2 miljoen sterftes verantwoordelik is. Daar word voorts beraam dat 160 miljoen werkers aan beroepsverwante…https://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/ohhri/careers
Careers
Sep 18, 2024 - Occupational Hygiene and Health Research Initiative (OHHRI) Career possibilities A 2024 survey indicated employability of NWU Occupational Hygiene graduates in South Africa and internationally. Legislation requires employers to employ occupational hygienists or to make use of occupational hygiene consultants. Some of the potential employers may…https://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/af/ohhri/loopbane
Loopbane
Mar 10, 2017 - Beroepshigiëne en-gesondheidsnavorsingsinisiatief (OHHRI) Loopbaanmoontlikhede Wetgewing vereis dat werkgewers beroepshigiëniste indiensneem of om gebruik te maak van beroepshigiëne konsultante. Sommige potensiële werkgewers mag die volgende insluit: SASOL Stadsrade Industrieë…https://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/ohhri/useful-links