The Hlanganani Midday Show host Mvelo Hadebe had an interview with Steven Cordan and Sylvia Hannan

Mvelo Hadebe was joined by Steven Cordan and Sylvia Hannan from the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) for an engaging discussion on engaged scholarship and the role of research in bridging knowledge gaps for societal impact. They shared insights into how the HSRC collaborates with universities and communities to co-create knowledge, integrate lived experiences into research, and ensure findings inform meaningful policy and action. Both highlighted the importance of partnerships with institutions like MUT, particularly in supporting historically disadvantaged communities and advancing socially responsive research. The conversation also explored pressing societal challenges, including inequality, social cohesion, and community development, while emphasizing the future of engaged scholarship and the ongoing role of national research bodies in driving transformative change across South Africa. www.mut.ac.za · iono.fm