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Improve your academic writing skills with SADiLaR’s free tools
Academic writing is key to academic success: the ability to write in a concise and organised manner allows students to communicate their research ideas and findings clearly, to participate successfully in academic discourse and, ultimately, to contribute to the body of knowledge in their respective fields. Mastering the art of academic writing can be challenging…
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Research visit to continue digitisation work and enhance skills of local project team
The Unisa Node of the South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) recently had the privilege of hosting Dr Gertrud Faaβ, lecturer and computational linguist at the University of Hildesheim, Germany. Dr Faaβ has a special interest in developing digital language resources and natural language processing tools for the South African languages and she…
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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 enabler of the digital future of SA languages finds permanent home at NWU
The South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) will be celebrating the official opening of its building at the North-West University’s Potchefstroom campus on Friday, 22 November 2024. The event will also see the launch of SADiLaR’s 5-Year (2024-2029) Strategic Plan and a special book publication of the Centre’s eight-year history. Invitees to this momentous occasion…
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Call for Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
The South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR), a national research infrastructure hosted at the North-West University within the Faculty of Humanities is inviting applications from outstanding early career researchers for Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (PDRF) in applied linguistics in general and language for academic purposes in particular. Full advert details available here Fellowship vs…
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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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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…
