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International Spring School 2026
The Faculty of Humanities at the North-West University, South Africa,is pleased to announce its third international Spring School. The third international Spring School is organised by the Faculty of Humanities of North-West University. The Spring School will be hosted from 28 September to 2 October 2026 at Khaya iBhubesi…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/international-spring-week/call-abstracts
Call for Abstracts
Call for Abstracts has now officially closed. Thank you to everyone who submitted an abstract.You are invited to submit an abstract for the international Spring School. The abstract needs to fall within the general theme.Submissions may not have been presented or submitted for presentation elsewhere.All abstracts should be in English. Abstracts…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/international-spring-week/undergraduate
Undergraduate
Under the leadership and vision of the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, Prof Dumi Moyo, the 2026 International Spring Week also reflects a strong commitment to developing emerging scholars and strengthening a vibrant research culture within the faculty. As part of this commitment, the faculty will host its inaugural…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/international-spring-week/registration
Registration
Please take note The full week attendance fee covers presentation/attendance, breakfast, lunch and refreshments, as well as a gala dinner on the Wednesday. The daily registration fee covers presentation/attendance, breakfast, lunch and refreshments. The…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/international-spring-week/conference-team
Conference Team
Conference Co-Chairs: Prof Moyo : Executive Dean, Faculty of Humanities Prof Mirna Nel: Deputy Dean, Faculty of Humanities, Research & Innovation Prof Yolandi Coetser: Director, School of Philosophy & Global Futures Prof Janelize Morelli:…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/international-spring-week/contact
Contact
For General enquiries, such as submissions, acceptance letters and registrations: Zama Chaacha - fhumspringweek@gmail.com For Payments/Invoicing: Marinda Malan: Marinda.malan@nwu.ac.za For Accommodation: Cica Oosthuizen: marketing@khayaconference.co.za…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/centre-contemporary-identity-and-diversity-studies/contact-us
Contact us
Contact information Centre for Contemporary Identity and Diversity Studies North-West University email: JoAnne.Louw@nwu.ac.zahttp://humanities.nwu.ac.za/communication-studies/newsletter
Newsletter
1 May 2026 CommTrend_ Newsletter of the School of Communicationhttp://humanities.nwu.ac.za/institute-contemporary-ethics-ice/purpose-and-objectives
Purpose and Objectives
Purpose of ICEThe Institute for Contemporary Ethics aims to produce research on contemporary issues in ethics from a philosophical perspective. Based in the Global South, we endeavour to focus on African issues while remaining globally relevant. The vision of ICE is to be the foremost African institute for the provision of research and…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/institute-contemporary-ethics-ice/people
People
Director:Dr Ananka LoubserSenior Lecturer and Director: Institute for Contemporary Ethics (ICE)018 299 1566ananka.loubser@nwu.ac.zaBuilding F13, Room G02, PotchefstroomPhD (Philosophy), MA (Philosophy) Cum Laude, B.Sc Hons (Biochemistry), B.Sc (Biology)Religions of the Ancient World, Epistemology of Belief Systems, AestheticsSteering Committee:…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/institute-contemporary-ethics-ice/projects
Projects
North-West University Ethics ChampionsTBA Future Philosophers Alumni ProjectTBA Posthuman Ethics: Reimagining the Art of LivingOur project is aimed at addressing the problematics stemming from the co-imbrication of technologies, socio-political environments and ecologies. It is our contention that the unprecedented perturbations …http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/institute-contemporary-ethics-ice/past-events
Past Events
Past Events:November 6, 2025Seminar Series: Environmental EthicsBukonla Olisa (PhD): Environmental Sustainability and Solidarity With(in) Nature: An Afro-Complementarist Approach (November 6 2025 from 14:00 – 17:00)Hybrid lecture: In-person at The Roots, 954 M.C. Roode Drive, Potchefstroom, online on Teams.Abstract: The challenge of achieving…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/institute-contemporary-ethics-ice/short-learning-programmes
Short Learning Programmes
Digital WellbeingMore information to follow soon.http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/institute-contemporary-ethics-ice/archives
Archives
July 29, 2022The Institute for Contemporary Ethics (ICE) launches!On Friday, 29 July, the Institute for Contemporary Ethics (ICE), associated with the School of Philosophy, was launched. The launch was attended by the Chair, the Steering Committee, Prof. Mirna Nel – the Deputy Dean of Research and Innovation, and Prof. Nnenesi Kgabi – Director of…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/international-spring-school/art-exhibition