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

02/06/2026

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!

01/06/2026

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! 👏

24/05/2026

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

12/05/2026

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

06/05/2026

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!

21/04/2026

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!

10/04/2026

📆 2 April 2026
DKIS celebrated the PGDipLIS graduates 🎓

Congratulations, Class of 2025! Your future starts now ✨

01/04/2026

Last week, we officially launched our Social Hour series 2026🎉
These gatherings are all about bringing students together beyond the classroom to connect, share, and support one another.
A big thank you to everyone who joined and made it special! 💛
Congrats to our prize winners:
🏆 Miryam Abraham (LIASA T-shirt)
🏆 Tshepo Finger (LIASA tote bag)
We can’t wait to see you at the next one!

31/03/2026

31/03/2026

Congratulations to our graduates from yesterday 🎓🎉🎉🎓