Blogs

  • What does women advancement mean to the ESCALATOR programme?

    Women advancement in digital humanities is not just a goal- it’s our mission and passion within the ESCALATOR Programme. We are committed to creating a vibrant, inclusive community where women thrive at every stage of their careers. Through our innovative training programs, mentorship initiatives, and the champions network, we’re breaking down barriers and opening doors…

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  • Shaping Digital Humanities in South Africa

    The ESCALATOR Empower Track team recently had the honour of speaking to Dr Karen Calteaux, a prominent leader in South African digital humanities research. As Impact Area Manager at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), and Deputy Chairperson of key SADiLaR committees, Dr Calteaux brings unique insights to our discussion and, with expertise…

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  • TUT Students Lead the Charge in Digital Language Preservation

    In a remarkable display of commitment to linguistic diversity, nearly 180 third-year Language Practice students at Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) participated in a groundbreaking six-day workshop. The South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR), in collaboration with Wikipedia and the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB), conducted this innovative event as part of…

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  • SADiLaR successfully hosts thought-provoking externship

    On 13 June 2024, the South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) hosted final-year linguistics and language practice students from the University of Johannesburg for a one-day online externship. The aim was to engage students on the career possibilities in the field of digital humanities (dh) and language development. SADiLaR team members engaged the…

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  • IsiNdebele enjoys major boost on Wikipedia, thanks to SWiP

    IsiNdebele has enjoyed a major boost on Wikipedia, thanks to the successful completion of the first phase of the SWiP Project, a collaborative initiative by the South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR), the free encyclopaedia (Wikipedia), and the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB). The SWiP Project, launched in September last year, aims…

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