The Directorate of Community Engagement invites you to the launch of the book, Bridging Knowledge Cultures, a transformative book edited by Walter Lepore, Budd Hall, and Rajesh Tandon – Unesco co-chairs of the Unesco Chair in Community Based Research and Social Responsibility in Higher Education.

The book explores the dynamics of equitable research partnerships, providing practical recommendations to overcome obstacles and forge effective collaboration between academia and diverse communities.

Also included in the book is a chapter contributed by academics from the UFS (see Chapter 10: Bridging Knowledge Cultures in Rural Health Education).

Date: Wednesday 31 January 2024
Time: 14:00-17:30

Link to join the event

Some of the case studies from the book to be discussed in the event:

• What academia can learn from the Kenjeran community of Indonesia: experiences of the UINSA Knowledge for Change Hub, Surabaya, Indonesia.
• Learning from the Orang Asli community: experiences of the Mizan Knowledge for Change Hub, Malaysia.
• Bridging knowledge in maternal health care in rural communities: experiences from the Sangawari Knowledge for Change Hub, Chhattisgarh, India.
• Understanding community waste management through service-learning: experiences from the Manipal University Jaipur Knowledge for Change Hub, India.
• Bridging knowledge cultures in rural health education: the Trompsburg Project at the South African Knowledge for Change Hub.

This event aims to inspire the next generation of researchers and professionals to embrace the richness of diverse perspectives and knowledge cultures. Your presence is crucial in fostering an environment where different forms of knowledge intersect and thrive. Kindly register soon to secure your seat for this distinguished event. We anticipate your participation in shaping a more inclusive and comprehensive understanding of the world around us.

Click here for the poster about the online book launch.