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SADiLaR launches Higher Education Support Programme to advance multilingualism in South Africa’s universities
The South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) is intensifying its efforts to support the higher education sector in advancing the implementation of the Language Policy Framework for Public Higher Education Institutions. Following the successful completion of the national language resources audit in 2023, SADiLaR has introduced a comprehensive Higher Education Support Programme aimed…
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The SWiP project brings isiNdebele to Wikipedia’s main platform, expanding access and visibility for official South African languages
The SADiLaR-Wikipedia-PanSALB (SWiP) project is a collaborative initiative by the South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR), Wikimedia South Africa (Wikimedia ZA) and the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB). It aims to strengthen the presence of official South African languages by building language communities equipped to create, edit and manage content on Wikipedia.…
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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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Professional development camp equips future educators with digital skills
The North-West University’s (NWU) Faculty of Education recently organised a professional development camp for future African language educators to learn more about the world of digital humanities, tools and resources. A total of 235 students from NWU’s Mahikeng and Vaal campuses attended the camp, which took place from 16 to 18 August 2024 at Achterbergh…
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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…