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ICIL 2019 - Cocktail Function and Gala Dinner
Jul 15, 2026 - 23 September 2019: Official Opening and Cocktail Function, The cocktail function is included in the registrant's registration fee. A registrant may bring a companion to the Cocktail function at an additional price of R260. Time: 17:00 Venue: The Lapa Dress code: Casual Cash bar available., 24 September 2019: Gala Dinner, The gala dinner is included in the registrant's registration fee. A registrant may bring a companion to the Gala dinner at an additional fee of R350. Time: 18:00 Venue: The Lapa Dress code: Traditional / Semi-formal Cash bar available.http://library.nwu.ac.za/icil-2019-speakers
ICIL 2019 - Speakers
Jul 15, 2026 - International Keynote Speakers, Photo of Prof Serap Kurbanoglu, Prof. Serap Kurbanoglu (Turkey), Serap Kurbanoglu received her PhD in Information Studies from Sheffield University, UK. She is a professor at the Department of Information Management of Hacettepe University. One of her main research areas is information literacy. She has numerous publications and is involved in numerous national and international projects and initiatives…, Prof. Irina Zhilavskaya (Russia), Irina Zhilavskaya is the Head of the Chair of Media Education Moscow Pedagogical State University, Head of the UNESCO Chair on Media and Informational Literacy and Media Education of Citizens, President of the Association of Media Education Specialists, member of the IFAP National Committee in Russia, member of the Board of the National…, Prof. Trudi E. Jacobson (USA), Trudi Jacobson, MLS, MA, is the Head of the Information Literacy Department at the University at Albany and holds the rank of Distinguished Librarian. She has been deeply involved with information literacy throughout her career and co-chaired the Association of College & Research Libraries Task Force that created the Framework for Information…, Prof. Thomas P. Mackey (USA), Thomas P. Mackey, Ph.D., is Professor of Arts and Media at the State University of New York, Empire State College. His research examines metaliteracy, a concept he originated with Trudi Jacobson as an empowering pedagogical framework that advances dynamic and participatory learning. Dr. Mackey authored the framing chapter “Empowering Metaliterate…, National Keynote Speakers, Photo of Prof Bosire Onyancha, Prof. Bosire Onyancha, Omwoyo Bosire Onyancha is a Research Professor at the Department of Information Science, University of South Africa. Prof Onyancha was the Head of the Department of Information Science, University of South Africa, from July 2011 to September 2015. He holds a PhD in Library and Information Science. Prof Onyancha is a C2 NRF-rated researcher. His…, Prof. Karin de Jager, Karin de Jager obtained her first degrees from Rhodes University and both master's and PhD degrees from the University of Cape Town. She taught library studies at Rhodes until the department there closed in 1988, and then at UCT until her retirement. Her research interests include information literacy, library performance assessment and research…, Prof. Ina Fourie, Dr. Ina Fourie is a full professor in the Department of Information Science, University of Pretoria. Her main research focus is on health information behaviour, current awareness services, information literacy and autoethnography. She is a regular speaker and author in national and international contexts, ranging from library and information…, Prof. Jako Olivier, Jako Olivier is a professor in Multimodal Learning in the School of Professional Studies in Education, Faculty of Education of the North-West University (Potchefstroom campus), South Africa. He also leads the UNESCO Chair on Multimodal Learning and Open Educational Resources at the NWU and is an NRF-rated researcher. He obtained his PhD in 2011 at…http://library.nwu.ac.za/icil-2019-programme
ICIL 2019 - Conference Programme
Jul 15, 2026 - PDF of conference programme Guidelines for presenters and session chairs Presentations, Poster presentations, Library enhancing user information skills through Information Literacy: A case study of the University of Limpopo Library. Abigail Shoroma Wow! Faculty Information Literacy: Do they also need training? The Case of a University in the United Arab Emirates. Mary Sengati-Zimba, Presentation types, Keynotes: 45-minute presentation with 15 minutes for discussion/questions Papers/Doctoral forum: 20-minute presentation with 10 minutes for discussion/questions PechaKucha: 6-minute presentation with 4 minutes for remarks/questions [The last 5 minutes of the sessions will be used to move between rooms.], Programme, Sunday 22 September 2019, Time Event 15:00-18:00 Registration and arrival coffee/tea - Library Foyer [Building 13], Monday 23 September 2019, Time Event 7:30 Registration and coffee/tea [Foyer, Building 6] 9:00 Welcoming [Samancor Auditorium, Building 6] 9:30 International keynote: Prof. Serap Kurbanoglu Information Literacy in the Post-Truth Era [Samancor Auditorium, Building 6] Chairperson: Mathew Moyo 10:15 Questions - keynote 10:30 Coffee/tea & Poster presentations [Buidling 6]…, Tuesday 24 September 2019, Time Event 7:30 Registration and coffee/tea [Foyer, Building 6] 9:00 International keynote: Prof. Thomas P. Mackey Building Communities of Trust: Metaliterate Learning for a Post-Truth Society [Samancor Auditorium, Building 6] Chairperson: Jako Olivier 9:45 Questions - keynote Parallel sessions Samancor Auditorium [Building 6] Old Mutual…, Wednesday 25 September 2019, Time Event 7:30 Registration and coffee/tea [Foyer, Building 6] 9:00 International keynote: Prof. Irina Zhilavskaya Future of Media and Information Literacy: Russian perspective [Samancor Auditorium, Building 6] Chairperson: Bosire Onyancha 10:00 Questions - keynote Parallel sessions Samancor Auditorium [Building 6] Old Mutual Auditorium […, Thursday 26 September 2019, Time Event 7:30 Registration and coffee/tea [Foyer, Building 6] 9:00 International keynote: Prof. Trudi E. Jacobson Creating Shareable Knowledge: Exploring the Synergy between Metaliteracy and Open Pedagogy [Samancor Auditorium, Building 6] Chairperson: Serap Kurbanoglu 9:45 Questions - keynote 10:00 South Africa National Convention Bureau - Bid…, Friday 27 September 2019, Event Optional excursionshttp://library.nwu.ac.za/international-conference-information-literacy-icil-2019
International Conference on Information Literacy (ICIL) 2019
Jul 15, 2026 - Welcome, [accordion collapsed], Prof. Robert Balfour, Photo of Prof. Robert Balfour North-West University (NWU) is honoured to host in 2019 the International Conference on Information Literacy (ICIL) on its Vaal Campus. NWU is a unique institution situated in two of South Africa's provinces (one highly urbanised and the other a rural heartland), with distance education offered in some 53 learning…, Dr. Mathew Moyo, Photo of Dr. Mathew Moyo Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, it is my singular honour to welcome you all to this first International Conference on Information Literacy hosted by the North-West University as a sister conference to the European Conference on Information Literacy. I am particularly excited that this partnership has come to…, Conference Theme, Information literacy in all spheres of life, Conference Aim, The ICIL-SA 2019 conference aims to bring together researchers, library and information services professionals, employers, media specialists, educators, policy makers and all other related parties from around the world to exchange knowledge and experience and to discuss recent developments and current challenges in both theory and practice., Submission Types, Individual papers and posters Proposals for both papers and posters are welcome. Abstracts of no more than 300 words including references for papers or posters should be submitted on the conference website. Papers will be 20 minutes with 10 minutes for discussion and questions. PechaKucha These sessions will cover work in progress reports, fresh…, General Conference Topics, Information literacy in different contexts of everyday life (hobbies, arts, self-development, sports, physical exercise, cooking, homing, etc.) Information literacy and active citizenship Information literacy and health and well-being Information literacy for different groups (adults, children, young people, disadvantaged groups) Information…, Conference Series, ICIL 2019 ICIL 2022 ICIL 2024 ICIL 2026, Sister Conference, ECIL, Conference photos, Available on our Facebook page in the Photos>ICIL2019 folder. , Important Dates, First call for papers: 28 January 2019 Submissions open: 11 February 2019 - 17 May 2019 Second call for papers: 28 February 2019 Reviews: 1 April - 27 May 2019 Feedback on abstracts: 31 May 2019 Registration: 15 March 2019 - 16 September 2019, Important Documents, PDF of conference programme Guidelines for presenters and session chairs ICIL-Sponsorshttp://library.nwu.ac.za/icil-2019-excursions
ICIL 2019 - Excursions
Jul 15, 2026 - Excursions: 27 September 2019 Please note: The excursion is not included in your registration fee. Excursion fees include the entrance fee and the shuttle to the venue. Excursion fees do not include food and beverages. They will be available at all the venues for your pocket. If, for any reason, there are not enough participants, the trip will be…, Conference Excursions, [accordion collapsed], Vilakazi Street, Known the world over for once housing both Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, Vilakazi's reputation has since become inextricably tied to that of the Nobel Peace Prize. On June 16, 1976, the streets of that same area in Soweto were littered with the bodies of black children who were protesting against the use of Afrikaans as the…, Boat Cruise, Stonehaven on Vaal, Stonehaven runs a fleet of Vaal Boat River Cruises from the Stonehaven Harbour and proudly boasts SAMSA (South African Maritime Safety Association) Certificates for all of their Vessels. More about Stonehaven River Cruises . Cost: ZAR 410 p/p - 2 hour Boat Cruise Morning trip, Guided Vredefort Dome Tour, This is the most significant meteorite impact that geologists have yet found on Earth, and it is nearly twice as big as the impact that killed the dinosaurs 65 million years ago. The meteorite impact in the Free State made a crater about 300 km wide (from Johannesburg to Welkom!). This makes it a site of great importance for scientists. It is also…, Wonder Cave and Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve, Italian miners discovered the cave in 1898. They mined approximately 15% of the formation and brought it to the surface. The building consists of calcite, which they placed in a self-built oven for two weeks at about 1100 degrees. This formed a powder taken by ox wagon to Pretoria & Johannesburg to make cement, toothpaste, extract gold and the…, Constitutional Hill and University Libraries, This trip will include a visit to the following libraries: University of Johannesburg Library University of Witwatersrand Library Constitutional Hill Cost: ZAR 160 p/p Day trip, National and University Libraries, This trip will include a visit to the following libraries: National Library of South Africa University of South Africa Library (UNISA) University of Pretoria Library Cost: ZAR 300 p/p Day trip, Sharpeville Public Library, This trip will include a visit to the following libraries: Sharpeville Public Library Cost: ZAR 60 p/p Morning trip [/accordion]http://education.nwu.ac.za/research-and-innovation/about-us
About Us
Jul 15, 2026 - We conduct multidisciplinary research and strive to develop researchers whose practices generate institutional, national and international impactVisionThe Research and Incubation Hub envisions:Promoting and strengthening postgraduate supervision practices.Conducting context-specific and relevant research.Reading and critically reviewing research…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/afrocentric-governance-public-affairs/contact-us
Contact Us
Jul 15, 2026 - Research directorProf Costa Hofisi (Full Professor) Telephone: 016 910 3455Email: Costa.hofisi@nwu.ac.zaQualifications: PhD (Public Administration) Research Associate ProfessorProf Benjamin Rapanyane (Associate Professor) Telephone: 018 389 2093Email: Benjamin.Rapanyane@nwu.ac.zaQualifications: PhD (International Relations)…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/afrocentric-governance-public-affairs/afrocentric-governance-public-affairs
Afrocentric Governance of Public Affairs
Jul 15, 2026 - Welcome messageChapter 13 of the National Development Plan of South Africa refers to the need for building a capable developmental state to fight against the triple challenges of poverty, inequality and unemployment (National Planning Commission, 2011). The same chapter laments poor capacity for craft competence and craft literacy across the…http://education.nwu.ac.za/centre-higher-education-professional-development/academic-offerings
Academic offerings
Jul 15, 2026 - MEd in Higher Education StudiesApplication open: 1 June 2026Application close: 30 November 2026Administration fee:R150 - South African applicantsR600 - International applicantsPlease note: The administration fee can only be paid online.More info →Short Learning ProgrammesResearch methodologies in a transforming higher education context (U31 100 1)…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/afrocentric-governance-public-affairs/policy-briefs
Policy Briefs
Jul 15, 2026 - 1. Ombudsman and Public Protector institutions are a cornerstone of accountable, transparent, and citizen‑centred governanceAuthor: Bongani MatomelaPublication Date: 23 June 2026http://library.nwu.ac.za/icil-2019-contact
ICIL 2019 - Contact
Jul 15, 2026 - North-West University, Hendra Pretorius (Library and Information Service: Director Client Services) Standing Committee hendra.pretorius@nwu.ac.za Prof Jako Olivier (Faculty of Education: Self-Directed Learning) Programme Committee jako.olivier@nwu.ac.za Thoko Tswaile (Library and Information Service: Client Services) Logistics Committee thoko.tswaile@nwu.ac.zahttp://library.nwu.ac.za/icil-2019-submissions
ICIL 2019 - Submissions
Jul 15, 2026 - ***SUBMISSIONS CLOSED***, Documents, PDF of conference programme Guidelines for presenters and session chairshttp://library.nwu.ac.za/artificial-intelligence-symposium-2023-guest-speakers
Artificial Intelligence Symposium 2023 - Guest Speakers
Jul 15, 2026 - Prof Daryl Balia Prof Daryl Balia Prof. Daryl Balia, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Information Technology and Potchefstroom Campus Operations Prof Daryl Balia, former executive dean of the NWU's Faculty of Theology, was appointed Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Information Technology and Potchefstroom Campus Operations in 2019 for a fixed term of five years.…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/afrocentric-governance-public-affairs/agopa-team
AGOPA Team
Jul 15, 2026 - Membership of AGOPA Prof. Costa HofisiProf. Benjamin RapanyaneProf. Victor OjakorotuProf. Muhiya-Lukamba TshombeProf. Melvin DiedericksProf. Tumi MziniProf. Piet CroucampProf. Johann TempelhoffDr. Tumi LetaDr. Pumlani MajavuDr. Pertunia MalatjiDr. Naledi ModiseDr. Sysman MotloungDr. Moraka ShopolaDr. Mutshidzi MaraganedzhaDr.…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/afrocentric-governance-public-affairs/post-doctoral-fellows
Post-doctoral Fellows
Jul 16, 2026 - Dr Shereen Sikwela (Public Administration)Hosted by Prof. Melvin Diedericks.Dr Kazeem Lamidi (Public Administration)Hosted by Prof. Costa HofisiDr Obaeko Iwara (Political Studies and International Relations)Hosted by Prof. Victor OjakorotuDr Bisiriyu Taleat ((Public Administration)Hosted by Prof. Muhiya Tshombe LukambaDr Gbenusola Akinwale (…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/staff-sports-club-2nd-annual-mandela-day-runwalk
Staff Sports Club 2nd Annual Mandela Day Run/Walk
Jul 16, 2026 - Manual registration will be accepted on Friday, 17 July 2026 from 7:00 till 7:30.Click here to get a tickethttp://law.nwu.ac.za/research-unit-law-justice-and-sustainability/research-capacity-development-series-rcd-series
Research Capacity Development Series (RCD Series)
Jul 16, 2026 - Back to Research Home[tabs] 2026Estate Planning, Wills and Investment Tips for Law Academics, Prof Henk Kloppers, NWU, South AfricaLink to Video- click hereProf Henk Kloppers, 14 July 2026, Faculty Presentation - - click here--0--Writing to Avoid Rejection: Some Key Steps, Prof Howard Chitimira, Research Professor, FLAW, NWULink to…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/public-lecture-mr-khumalo-molefe-and-mr-lesiba-kgwele-moral-regeneration-local-government-can