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They're out there... 👀🍫 The chocolate hunt has officially begun! Find a token, claim your treat. Happy hunting, sweet seekers! 🔍✨ #LibraryChocolateHunt
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Why are there chocolates in the library? 👀 Keep an eye out this Thursday... 🍫 Hidden tokens = sweet surprises. Let the chocolate hunt begin! 🔍✨ #LibraryMystery #ChocolateHunt
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BMHSL and @UCTLibrary is proud to have collaborated with HUB @uctbme and @UCTHealthSci in publishing this Systematic Review protocol. This Open Access Protocol is available @ systematicreviewsjournal.bio… #openacess #systematicreview #evidencesynthesis #UCT
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@UCT_news11 Dec 2024
The 2nd Global Summit on Diamond Open Access, hosted by UCT Libraries from 8–14 December 2024, brings together global leaders to explore how Diamond Open Access supports inclusive, equitable scholarly communication.   Register now to attend virtually: qr.link/0BmtQD Find out more: qr.link/7I8WTd
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Dr. Esther Juliana Vargas Arbaez explores open science as more than institutional access. Drawing on social justice (Rawls) and the capability approach (Nussbaum), she highlights the importance of education and knowledge as a common good, fostering equity and inclusion in OS.
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Prof. Kausturi Behari-Leak challenges us to rethink the dominance of English in global research and academia. Drawing on insights from Mahmood Mamdani and Ngugi wa Thiong’o, she highlights how language shapes knowledge, memory, and culture. #DiamondOpenAccess #DOASummit2024
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In the keynote address, Prof. Linda Tuhiwai Te Rina Smith also touches on her book 'Decolonizing Methodologies'.
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Professor Jaya Raju introducing the Keynote Speaker Professor Linda Tuhiwai Te Rina Smith
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Day 1 of the 2nd DOA Conference kicks off with inspiring welcome messages from across the globe: •Africa •Latin America •UNESCO •North America •Asia •Europe •Australasia #DOASummit2024 #DOAConference2024 #OpenAccess #GlobalConnections
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Thank you banners to all sponsors and partners
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We're thrilled to announce that applications for HSL Student Assistant positions are now open! Apply to join our team and make a difference in the lives of our patrons. Apply now and be part of the HSL library team! forms.office.com/r/KhD8Yw9xN…

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Reminder: Register for the 2nd Global Summit on Diamond Open Access! Join the conversation on scholarly publishing. Register now! 🔗 lnkd.in/ga4jN8CX You'll get an acknowledgment email, and once approved, a confirmation. Online registrations are automatic! #OpenAccess

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⏳ Just 8 days left to submit your essay for the 2024 Open Access Essay Competition! 🌍 Share your thoughts on #DiamondOA & stand a chance to attend the summit in Cape Town! Deadline: 18 Oct 2024. Don't miss out! #OpenAccess #OAWeek
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@UCT_news6 Aug 2024
In commemoration of Women’s Month, UCT celebrates the remarkable womxn in the university community. These individuals are driving innovative research, making strides in various industries, breaking barriers, and paving the way for future generations. Visit the #WomxnofUCT feature page for inspiring stories, interviews and achievements of these extraordinary womxn: qr.link/lvcYey
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Happy South African Librarians' Day - 10 July! The simplest way to thank a librarian is to tell them the words in person, so visit a library and give our librarian recognition for all the hard work they do. #DKIS #LIS #librarians #SALD
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@UCT_news12 Feb 2024
#UCTFirstYearOrientation2024 Occupying 17 000 m2 with 53 km of shelf space, UCT Libraries is one of the largest in the Southern Hemisphere. But more than just an amazing repository of information, it’s run by a team of people who are dedicated to making your studies successful. Read more: bit.ly/3HCV1AE Read more in Campus Life 2024: bit.ly/3UicuWo
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The UCT Open Textbook Award celebrates innovative #opentextbook initiatives addressing curriculum change and multilingualism at #UCT. The 2023 award winner is Nomusa Ntinga for her 'Interactive E-book of Physiotherapy Terminology'. @CILT_UCT bit.ly/3T9HeIW
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🚨We were thrilled to feature this blog this month for #EYAChallenge but it should probably come with a trigger warning 🚨!!! Congrats @UCTLibrary_SC @UCTLibrary on the amazing work following such 💔. #ExploreYourArchive #CuardaighDoChartlann
University of Galway Library Archives@UniOfGalwayASC2 Dec 2023
For today’s #ExploreYourArchive theme #EYAChallenge, we share our colleague Marie-Louise Rouget’s blog “After the Fire - the Jagger Library Recovery, Cape Town” featured on @ARAIreland ‘s website. We also congratulate @UCTLibrary_SC @UCTLibrary 🇮🇪🤝🇿🇦 araireland.ie/after-fire-jag…
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For today’s #ExploreYourArchive theme #EYAChallenge, we share our colleague Marie-Louise Rouget’s blog “After the Fire - the Jagger Library Recovery, Cape Town” featured on @ARAIreland ‘s website. We also congratulate @UCTLibrary_SC @UCTLibrary 🇮🇪🤝🇿🇦 araireland.ie/after-fire-jag…
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@UCT_news24 Oct 2023
UCT Chancellor Oppenheimer Library was a hive of activity as the UCT Press Board, members of the Leadership Lekgotla and other university delegates gathered to celebrate the homecoming of UCT Press. Read more: bit.ly/3S8rQM7
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