Dept. of Knowledge and Information Stewardship, University of Cape Town

Well done Thandokazi Vault Maceba 🥳🥳🥳Keep reaching for the stars

UCT’s nine finalists in sought-after SA “Science Oscars” It gives me great pleasure to share that nine University of Cape Town (UCT) academics and research teams have been named among the finalists in the prestigious 2025/2026 National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF)-South32 Awards.

DKIS PGDipLIS student completing WiL (Work intergrated Learning) Library

We are delighted to welcome Chieh-Ya (Yaya) from The University of Cape Town, who is studying towards a Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Science, and will be joining our team for the next two weeks as part of her Work-Integrated Learning placement.

We look forward to sharing knowledge, learning together, and supporting her as she gains valuable practical experience in the library environment. We wish her a rewarding and enjoyable learning journey with us🙌

DKIS PGDipLIS student completing WiL (Work intergrated Learning) Plumstead Library 😁

If you see an unfamiliar face behind the counter, it's because we are hosting Rania, a WIL student from UCT, who is here to do a week's job shadowing. Please give her a warm welcome on behalf of the Plumstead community😃

Humanities UG students 📚
Register for LIS1000S this second semester and explore how information is created, accessed, and critically used across different formats and media. The course also introduces computational approaches in the humanities and social sciences through a decolonised lens.
Add LIS1000S to your elective choices today!

Congratulations to DKIS PhD candidate Martin Hipangwa on completing the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon on 26 May 2026! 🏃🏽‍♂️🏅
An incredible achievement — we are proud of you, Martin! 👏

Join us for a collaborative event, the ASIS&T Africa Chapter Book Discussion to commemorate Africa Day on 25 May 2026.

Centering scholarly communication in LIS education to advance social justice
Monday, 25 May 2026 | 9:00–10:00 AM CT / 4:00–5:00 PM CAT

Registration link below: https://www2.asist.org/ap/Events/Register/R1FNZqQCRC0CX

About the book
Mfengu, A. & Raju, R. (Eds.). 2025. Advancing social justice through curriculum realignment: Centering scholarly communication in LIS curricula. UCT Libraries Press. https://doi.org/10.15641/978.0.7992.2561.7

More details at https://calendars.illinois.edu/detail/7331?eventId=33553305

Professor Jaya Raju’s forthcoming book, Decolonizing Library and Information Science Research Methodology, will be published by Bloomsbury later this year and is now available for pre-order.
The book explores decolonial approaches to LIS research methodology, centring inclusive, culturally responsive, and community-based research practices.
Available for pre-order via the Bloomsbury website: https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/decolonizing-library-and-information-science-research-methodology-9781538187470/
Jaya Raju

You are cordially invited to our 3rd DKIS Social Hour for 2026!

Date: Wed, 13 May 2026
Time: 13:30–14:30 PM
Venue: DKIS Teaching Room, Level 3, AC Jordan Building

Relax, chat research, grab coffee, and connect with fellow postgrads.
RSVP:https://forms.gle/2pU6TmWFBSFsZoMUA

We are so excited to see you there!

Hey DKIS postgrads!
You are cordially invited to our 2nd DKIS Social Hour for 2026!
Date: Wed, 22 April 2026
Time: 13:30–14:30 PM
Venue: DKIS Teaching Room, Level 3, AC Jordan Building
Relax, chat research, grab coffee, and connect with fellow postgrads.
RSVP:https://forms.gle/9b1eg6prDomJYhNfA
We are so excited to see you there!

📆 2 April 2026
DKIS celebrated the PGDipLIS graduates 🎓

Congratulations, Class of 2025! Your future starts now ✨