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Seminar by Prof Louise Bezuidenhout: The Utilisation of Engaged Research Towards the Well-Being of Internal Stakeholders: A Case Study
The School of Social Sciences cordially invited to a seminar by Prof Louise Bezuidenhout. Engaged research is an ongoing and reflective process of collaboration, inclusivity, and a shared sense of purpose between researchers and community stakeholders. Within engaged research, real-life issues are addressed through the co-creation of knowledge to…http://library.nwu.ac.za/icil-2019-registration
ICIL 2019 - Registration
Registration Fees, Early Bird Before July 16, 2019 Regular Between July 16 - September 16, 2019 Day Registration Between August 1 - September 16, 2019 Regular ZAR 5 000 ***CLOSED*** ZAR 5 500 ***CLOSED*** ZAR 1400 ***CLOSED*** Student ZAR 4 000 ***CLOSED*** ZAR 4 500 ***CLOSED*** ZAR 1125***CLOSED***, Registration Information, [accordion collapsed], Invoice, In order for us to issue you with an invoice, your institution/company needs to have a customer code at North-West University. If you do not have a customer code please complete the application for a customer code form before you continue with the registration form. The registration form will request this code from you if you require an invoice.…, Registration form ***CLOSED***, Submit your ICIL-South Africa 2019 registration via the online registration form. The participation fee includes the conference program and materials, lunches, coffees, Cocktail function and Gala dinner. Please note that the excursion is not included in the conference registration fee., Day Registration form ***CLOSED***, Submit your ICIL-South Africa 2019 day registration via the online registration form. The participation fee includes the conference program and materials, lunches and coffees. The Cocktail function, Gala dinner and excursion are not included., Payment options, Bank deposit or transfer Bank name: ABSA Account Holder name: North West University Account name: NWU Diverse Bank Address: 94 Steve Biko Street, Potchefstroom, 2531, South Africa Bank Account number: 67 064 2313 Branch Code: 632005 Branch Name: Absa Tom Street Swift Code: ABSAZAJJ Reference: ICIL-Surname and Initials or ICIL-Customer code…, North-West University staff registrations, Register to attend the conference . A copy of your registration request will be sent to you to apply for the Skills Development Fund. Apply for Skills Development funds. Send proof of payment to Me Yvonne Engelbrecht, at Yvonne.Engelbrecht@nwu.ac.za., Payment and Cancellation Policy, The registration of participation is binding. If you have to cancel the registration, you get 80% back until 30 days before the start of the event. In all other cases, the financial responsibilities of the participants remain fully effective. The participation fees are owed upon registration and are payable within 7 days following submission of…http://library.nwu.ac.za/icil-2019-presentations
ICIL 2019 - Presentations
Alice Olije Odu & Dr Madely du Preez - Library users information seeking behaviour using mobile technologies: a literature review Ditibane LT, Chanza MM & Motjolopane I - Factors influencing Information Literacy Development and Community Engagement in Rural Schools of North West Province, Mahikeng Felix Chisoni - Cascading Informaiton…http://library.nwu.ac.za/icil-2019-committees
ICIL 2019 - Committees
Standing Committee, Dr Mathew Moyo (NWU) Dr Sabelo Chizwina (NWU) Ms Maropene Ramabina (NWU) Dr Tiyani Mabunda (WSU) Prof Ike Hlongwane (Unisa) Prof Bosire Onyancha (Unisa) Dr Ina Fourie (UP) Dr Brenda van Wyk (UP) Prof Erica England (Washington State University) Prof Thomas Mackey (SUNY, NY) Ms Jeannet Molopyane (UFS) Prof Serap Kurbanoglu (Turkey) Prof Connie…, Conference Organizing Committee, Dr Mathew Moyo (Chair) Hendra Pretorius (Co-chair) Prof Jako Olivier Neli Kaunda Louise Vos Thoko Tswaile Elize van Eldik, Programme Committee, Prof Jako Olivier (Chair) Anneke Butler Erika Rood Hendra Pretorius Jacques Heyns Martie Esterhuizen Dr Mathew Moyo Dr Natasha Ravyse Siviwe Bangani , Logistics Committee, Thoko Tswaile (Chair) Carine Basson Hendra Pretorius Lindsay Reid Tiny Moripa Yvonne Engelbrecht, Fundraising Committee, Neli Kaunda (Chair) Henriëtte Groenewald Lindsay Reid Manare Tshenye Martin Nkoane Sonja Muller, Marketing Committee, Louise Vos (Chair) Boitumelo Masilo Dina Mashiyane Glenda Makate Helet Swanepoel Lezelle Snyman Louise Harmse, IT & Web Committee, Elize van Eldik (Chair) Lindsay Reid Louw Venterhttp://library.nwu.ac.za/icil-2019-cocktail-function-gala-dinner
ICIL 2019 - Cocktail Function and Gala Dinner
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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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
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
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://education.nwu.ac.za/research-and-innovation/research-incubation-hub-0
Research & Incubation Hub
Prof Muchativugwa Liberty HoveActing Director, Research & Innovation HubEmail: Lm.Hove@nwu.ac.za IntroductionThe Research and Incubation Hub is dedicated to providing opportunities for interdisciplinary and individual research that explores comprehensive understandings of the interconnectedness of knowledge in an increasingly globalised…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/afrocentric-governance-public-affairs/policy-briefs
Policy Briefs
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
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
***SUBMISSIONS CLOSED***, Documents, PDF of conference programme Guidelines for presenters and session chairshttp://library.nwu.ac.za/artificial-intelligence-symposium-2023-guest-speakers