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SADiLaR announces 2026 first cycle sponsorship recipients
24 February 2026 The South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2026 first cycle sponsorships, awarded to initiatives that align with the centre’s mandate to strengthen research, technology development and digital inclusion across South Africa’s official languages. The sponsorship awards are made through a competitive application…
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Hundzula NLP and Linguistics Retreat 2026
16 February 2026 The 5th Hundzula NLP and Linguistics Retreat took place from 3–7 February 2026 at North-West University’s Mahikeng Campus, South Africa. The retreat aims to establish a networking and collaboration platform for both humanities and computer science researchers and enthusiasts through learning, teaching and supporting each other. Computer scientists and linguists from various…
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REACT: Reducing the Educational Achievement Gap through Community-Led Technology
17 November 2025 In a country as linguistically rich and diverse as South Africa, language is not only a tool of communication; it is also a gateway to learning, identity, and empowerment. Yet, for many children growing up in under-resourced environments, this gateway remains difficult to access. Reducing the Educational Achievement Gap through Community-led Technology…
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Advancing Child Language Research Across South Africa’s Linguistic Landscape
14 October 2025 Hosted by Stellenbosch University and supported by the South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR), the Child Language Development Node (CLDN) is pioneering research into how children acquire language in South Africa’s richly multilingual and culturally diverse environment. The main function of this node is to promote research on child language…
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Empowering Voices: SADiLaR Women Champion Leadership at the Women Leaders in Higher Education Summit
10 October 2025 A group of dynamic women from the South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) recently participated in the Women Leaders in Higher Education Summit, hosted at the University of Johannesburg on 24–25 September 2025. The two-day summit served as a powerful platform for women in academia to exchange ideas, share experiences,…
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Celebrating History of SADiLaR: A Testament to Heritage and Innovation
30 September 2025 As South Africa closes heritage month, the South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) proudly turns the spotlight inwards, celebrating its own heritage through its history book titled “The Story of SADiLaR”. This publication is more than a record of the past — it is a reflection of the SADiLaR’s journey,…
