Namibia Hosts African Physics School the 5Th Edition of the Biennial African School of Physics (ASP), Was Hosted in Namibia Over the Past Three Weeks
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Challenges and Paradoxes in Decolonising
Challenges and paradoxes in decolonising HCI: A critical discussion LAZEM, Shaimaa, GIGLITTO, Danilo, NKWO, Makuochi Samuel, MTHOKO, Hafeni, UPANI, Jessica and PETERS, Anicia Available from Sheffield Hallam University Research Archive (SHURA) at: http://shura.shu.ac.uk/28593/ This document is the author deposited version. You are advised to consult the publisher's version if you wish to cite from it. Published version LAZEM, Shaimaa, GIGLITTO, Danilo, NKWO, Makuochi Samuel, MTHOKO, Hafeni, UPANI, Jessica and PETERS, Anicia (2021). Challenges and paradoxes in decolonising HCI: A critical discussion. Computer Supported Cooperative Work: the journal of collaborative computing. Copyright and re-use policy See http://shura.shu.ac.uk/information.html Sheffield Hallam University Research Archive http://shura.shu.ac.uk Computer Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW) © The Author(s) 2021 DOI 10.1007/s10606-021-09398-0 RESEARCH ARTICLE Challenges and Paradoxes in Decolonising HCI: A Critical Discussion Shaimaa Lazem1 , Danilo Giglitto2*, Makuochi Samuel Nkwo3,HafeniMthoko4, Jessica Upani5 & Anicia Peters6 1City of Scientific Research and Technology Applications, New Borg El-Arab City, Alexandria , Egypt ( E-mail: [email protected]); *2Centre for Culture, Media and Society, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield , UK (E-mail: [email protected]); 3Department of Computer Science, Ebonyi State University Abakaliki, Abakaliki , Nigeria; 4University of Namibia, Windhoek , Namibia; 5Faculty of Computing and Informatics, Namibia University of Science and Technology, Windhoek , Namibia; 6University of Namibia, Windhoek , Namibia Accepted: 3 March 2021 Abstract. The preponderance of Western methods, practices, standards, and classifications in the manner in which new technology-related knowledge is created and globalised has led to calls for more inclusive approaches to design. -
HCI and Gender-Based Violence Hackathons in Namibia
HCI and Gender-based Violence Hackathons in Namibia Emilia Shikeenga Ruben Ndjibu Namibia Namibia University of University of Science Science and Technology Abstract and Technology Windhoek In recent years, Gender-based violence (GBV) has Windhoek Namibia increased in Namibia and has become a national [email protected] Namibia priority. However, among the numerous national [email protected] Ndinelago Nashandi campaigns and research interventions, very little is Namibia University of Science done from a technology perspective. In 2016, we Anicia Peters Namibia and Technology started exploring several avenues to determine how University of Science Windhoek Namibia technology can help fight this phenomenon. GBV is no and Technology [email protected] longer restricted to only physical abuse, but has taken Windhoek to online forms of abuse as well. We are considering Namibia Annastasia Shipepe national information systems, tech solutions for [email protected] Namibia University of ordinary users and institutions alike and social media Science and Technology / interventions. We integrated HCI methods successfully University of Namibia in our interventions so far. One challenge is that GBV in Windhoek Namibia is a stigmatized, sensitive subject and mostly Namibia associated with the Social Sciences. This makes it [email protected] difficult to recruit students and researchers in the technology domains to join the projects due to fear of Paste the appropriate copyright/license statement here. ACM now ridicule. However, we invite other researchers to join us supports three different publication options: in exploring what HCI can do to alleviate GBV. • ACM copyright: ACM holds the copyright on the work. This is the historical approach. -
An Exploration of Factors Influencing the Adoption of Ict Enabled Entrepreneurship Applications in Namibian Rural Communities
Kamutuezu et al. Adoption of Rural Entrepreneurship Digital Services in Namibia AN EXPLORATION OF FACTORS INFLUENCING THE ADOPTION OF ICT ENABLED ENTREPRENEURSHIP APPLICATIONS IN NAMIBIAN RURAL COMMUNITIES Elizabeth Ujarura Kamutuezu, Namibia University of Science and Technology, [email protected] Heike Winschiers-Theophilus, Namibia University of Science and Technology, [email protected] Anicia Peters, University of Namibia, [email protected] Abstract: Digital services have the potential to improve rural entrepreneurs’ access to wider markets and increase their competitiveness among other benefits. Moreover, during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic in which movement and physical contacts have been limited, businesses relied much on digital services. However, many Namibian rural entrepreneurs have not been able to use digital services to maintain their livelihood. Therefore, this study investigated the factors affecting the adoption of ICT enabled services by rural entrepreneurs. The study applied a cross-sectional survey of 77 respondents comprising 14 rural entrepreneurs and 63 rural community members from four sites. It was found that the five main factors affecting the adoption of digital services by rural entrepreneurs are a lack of awareness of digital services, electricity, skills to navigate smart devices, high cost of both devices and mobile internet and cybercrime. We recommend a tailor-made training program for rural entrepreneurs which includes raising awareness of digital services and associated benefits, capacity building on digital skills and best practice for cybersecurity. In addition, we propose that the Namibian Government should enhance digital inclusion through a policy initiative to reduce the cost to make both data and smart devices affordable for the poor and rural communities. -
MTC Turns 25 Interview with Prof. Anicia Peters Human Connection In
FREE Copy June - August 2020 | Vol. 3 Interview with Prof. Anicia Peters We discuss professional career,tech and the 4th Industrial Revolution MTC turns 25 Celebrating 25 years of making the connection Human connection in the time of coronavirus How technology is keeping the connection safe #GetThere with MTC cash deals to warm up your connection Find the deal that’s designed for who you are and where you’re going. #GetThere with MTC GET FREE HUAWEI GIFT SET (CANVAS BAG, THERMAL BOTTLE & DATA CABLE) Huawei Y6 S Huawei Y7 Prime Samsung A30S iPhone 7 32GB Huawei Nova 5T N$ 3,499 N$ 3,799 N$ 5,999 N$ 6,999 N$ 8,999 + SAMSUNG powerbank Samsung S10E Samsung S20 Plus iPhone 11 Pro 64GB Samsung S20 Ultra N$ 13,299 N$ 22,799 N$ 22,999 N$ 27,999 While stocks last. Ts & Cs apply. mtc.com.na connect Magazine | Vol. 2 cash deals to warm up your connection Welcome to our world Find the deal that’s designed for who you are and where you’re going. of connections #GetThere with MTC This is our third edition, and we are happy to once again present the latest trends in mobile technology to the nation. Winter is upon us and it is time for blankets, jackets and lots of warm tea and coffee. In this edition, we look into how we can GET FREE HUAWEI GIFT SET (CANVAS BAG, THERMAL BOTTLE stay connected in a world that is contending with a threat like & DATA CABLE) the coronavirus. How can technology assist in keeping you and your family safe - we have an article in this edition that gives you some possibilities. -
HCI Education in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
HCI Education in the Fourth Industrial Revolution The Fourth Industrial Revolution is changing the world in how we work, love, play and learn. These changes are rapidly spreading globally and we hear often how many jobs will be lost, especially in Africa. New jobs will be created, but these require rapid reskilling and upskilling. The entire education landscape is also changing rapidly with the role of universities and degrees increasingly questioned. The field of HCI as one of the drivers of Industry 4.0, has also undergone many changes and an unprecedented growth rate. This growth and evolution means that the field has become more diverse with for example many new geographies, populations, methods, techniques and interactions. However, the fusion of cyber and physical worlds does away with distinct entities as computers and humans interacting, requiring a paradigm shift. Despite these changes, HCI still operates on a working definition and curriculum developed in 1992. Although research into HCI education has been conducted since 2011 globally and a global living curriculum had been proposed, this living curriculum still remains elusive. The living curriculum has been workshopped at several conferences and Summer Schools, but seems to remain in the starting blocks. I will take the audience on a journey to view the changing HCI education landscape especially in an African context. I will then discuss some challenges and recommendations facing an inclusive, diverse, global and responsive HCI curriculum. AUTHOR BIO Anicia Peters (PhD) is a native of Namibia and the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Computing and Informatics at the Namibia University of Science and Technology.