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Panel Discussion — Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Tanzanian Libraries and Information centers: Boon or Boom?

Join our enlightening discussion at the event “Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Library and Information Center Services” where we will uncover the potential, challenges, and future prospects for libraries in the AI era. Whether you are a student, educator, librarian, archivist, or museum professional, this event offers invaluable insights and practical guidance on harnessing AI’s capabilities […]

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PhD Research Results and Concept Note Presentation on 8th May 2024

The Department of Informatics and Information Technology (DIIT) is inviting you to a PhD Research Results and Concept Note presentation that will be held on Wednesday, 8th May, 2024 at the Computer Video Conference Lab (SGLB2) from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. You can also attend and follow presentations online at: https://meet.google.com/nkd-ytqw-uui You may visit the […]

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DIIT Innovators Participate in the StArfrica Tanzania eXist Accelerator Program

The team of young innovators from our Department of Informatics and Information Technology (DIIT) had an opportunity to participate in the second cohort of the StArfrica Tanzania eXist Accelerator program, which was hosted at the University of Dar es Salaam’s Mathematics Department from April 4–April 17, 2024. The StArfrica Tanzania eXist Accelerator initiative aims to […]

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Panel Discussion: Knowledge Sharing Opportunity

Dear all, Welcome to the “Knowledge Sharing Opportunity” panel discussion organized by the Department of Informatics and Information Technology titled “Revitalizing Printed Information Resources in the Digital Age: Collaborative Solutions”. The event will take place on 2nd April 2024 from 1100 to 1200hrs at the SNAL video conference, Edward Moringe Campus. Objective Embark on a […]

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DIIT at it again, leads the SUA Academic Departments Website Ranking

The Department of Informatics and Information Technology (DIIT) has maintained its position as the top website in the first quarter of 2024, after earning the “Best Academic Department Website of the Year 2023” award. The website’s success can be attributed to regular content updates, a high visitor count, optimized metadata, and numerous internal and external […]

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Congratulations, Dr. Kibirige, on Your Successful PhD Journey

The Head of the Department of Informatics and Information Technology (DIIT) is happy to let you know that Mr. George Kibirige has successfully defended his PhD titled “Using Satellite Data on Remote Transportation of Air Pollutants for PM2.5 Prediction in Taiwan” at National Chengchi University, Academia Sinica, Taipei Taiwan. Please join the department to celebrate […]

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SUA Hosts Crucial Curriculum Stakeholders Meeting in the ICT and Library Sciences Cluster

The gathering drew a diverse range of stakeholders, including representatives from President’s Office Regional Administration and Local Government (PO-RALG, commonly known as TAMISEMI), President’s Office Public Service Management and Good Governance (UTUMISHI), Public Service Recruitment Secretariat (PSRS, commonly known as Sektretarieti ya Ajira Tanzania), Tanzania Library Services Board (TLSB), the Morogoro Regional Administrative Secretary’s office, […]

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MkulimaGPT — Using Artificial Intelligence for Enhanced Maize Farming

Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) has trained about 20 smallholder farmers in Morogoro through the Integrated IoT, AI, and a Swahili Chatbot: Agri-Tech Solution (MkulimaGPT) Project, which is funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The training focused on an Artificial Intelligence (AI) System that operates in Swahili and aims to provide farmers with […]

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DIIT Receives ‘Best Departmental Website’ Award at SUA Prize Giving Ceremony

The Department of Informatics and Information Technology (DIIT) in the College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CoNAS) at the Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) received the “Best Departmental Website of the Year” award on November 21, 2023, at SUA’s Edward Moringe Campus, SUA. Prof. Caroline Nombo, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Science, […]

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