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NWU 2024 Open Access: Second Session In-Person / Online

Open Access, AI, and Information Science Research Seminar - 22 October, 14:00 - 16:00

Purpose of the Seminar:
The Department of Library and Information Service proudly presents this event in partnership with the Research and Postgraduate Support in commemorating the recent Open Access journal special issue on AI in Social Science Research, published on 31 August:  https://sajlis.journals.ac.za/pub/issue/view/143

The seminar aims to explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can streamline research using data-driven tools. Discussions will delve on how AI enhances research, discovery, and information access while promoting open access to knowledge. Focus will be on the integration of AI, Information Science, and Open Science to enhance information discovery, dissemination, and access. These elements are interlinked to improve knowledge distribution, while open access ensures free availability of this knowledge.

Hybrid Session:

  • Venue: Potchefstroom Campus, Ferdinand Postma Library, Besembos (Ground floor)
  • Online via MS Teams

Click here for the programme and more information regarding the speakers.

This event consists of two sessions:

  • First session: Open Access Colloquium, 09:00 - 13:10 - Register here
  • Second session: Open Access Seminar, 14:00 - 16:00
Date:
Tuesday 22 October 2024
Time:
14:00 - 16:00
Time Zone:
Central Africa Time (change)
Location:
Besembos - Ground Floor
Campus:
Potchefstroom Campus
Audience:
  Academic Staff     External     Masters and Doctoral Students     Support Staff  
Categories:
  Research Events > Open Access/Scholarly Publications  
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Event Organiser/Presenter

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Amanda Koto

 

+27 (0)18 299 4531
Amanda.Koto@nwu.ac.za
Senior Research Support Officer - Ethics and Integrity
Potchefstroom Campus: Research Support
Building C1, Office 220

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