Navigating the Threats of Artificial Intelligence: Understanding Risk and Building Resilience
Presented by: Mr Othusitse Maunatlala
Date: 27 February 2026
Time: 10:00-11:30
Online: MS Teams
Level: Digital skills for humanities scholars (entry level)
Orwellian Newspeak in the Age of Digital Mass Media:
A Case Study of Trumpism Doublethink and Its Consequences for Modern Democracy
Presented by: Mr Nathisvaran Govender
Date: 11 March 2026
Time: 10:00-11:30
Online: MS Teams
Level: Digital skills for humanities scholars (entry level)
Where Humanities and Technology Meet: Turtorbots and the Future of Language Learning
Presented by: Prof Mariska Nel
Date: 16 April 2026
Time: 10:00-11:30
Online: MS Teams
Level: Digital skills for humanities scholars (entry level)
DigiCoP Padlet workshop and Teaching with Technology Showcase
Date: VC: 2 June 2026
PC: 3 June 2026
MC: 4 June 2026
Time: scheduled time slot is approximately from 09:00 to 14:30. Campus-specific logistical details will follow.
Venue: VC: Optentia Indaba room
PC: Old Senate Hall
MC: A7-102