https://www.mut.ac.za/ MUT Community Engagement Department hosted the Scholarship of engagement conference where they had other universities joining them on different topics as to how their offices work and collaborate with communities around them. Education en Sun, 23 Nov 2025 13:17:38 +0200 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 17:14:38 +0200 30 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss iono.fm 2.5.2.0 MUT RADIO no Yearly feeds@iono.fm (Feed Manager) https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p2206/logo_2206_20251022_125512_1400.jpeg https://www.mut.ac.za/ MUT Community Engagement Department hosted the Scholarship of engagement conference where they had other universities joining them on different topics as to how their offices work and collaborate with communities around them. MUT RADIO episodic MUT RADIO radio3@mut.ac.za false ZA https://iono.fm/e/1621722 https://iono.fm/e/1621722 “Bridging the Knowledge Gap in Advancing the Scholarship of Engagement for Maximum Societal Impact.”

On the final day of the conference, proceedings were facilitated by Sthembile Nkosi from MUT, who introduced the keynote speakers under the sub-theme:
“Bridging the Science Engagement Divide: Pathways for Community-Based Knowledge Societies in South Africa.”
The keynote speakers included Dr Saahier Parker and Sylvia Hannan from the HSRC, who delivered insightful presentations aligned with the conference’s objectives. ]]> Education Thu, 20 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0200 0 0 MUT CEAD hosted the Scholarship of Engagement 0 0 MUT RADIO full 2:00:53 MUT CEAD- SCHORLASHIP OF ENGAGEMENT CONFERENCE https://iono.fm/e/1621666 https://iono.fm/e/1621666 “Bridging the Knowledge Gap in Advancing the Scholarship of Engagement for Maximum Societal Impact.”

The MUT Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Nokuthula Sibiya, together with her colleague, the Vice-Chancellor and Principal of UJ, Professor Letlhokwa George Mpedi, shared the stage and delivered powerful speeches highlighting the impact of community engagement within institutions.

Among the invited guests, the MUT Volunteer of the Year also delivered an inspiring speech. The evening was brought to a close by Professor Nkonki, who ended on a high note with reflections on her journey with MUT since 2015. ]]> Education Wed, 19 Nov 2025 18:00:00 +0200 0 0 MUT CEAD hosted a Scholarship of Engagement Conference 0 0 MUT RADIO full 1:13:51 MUT CEAD- SCHORLASHIP OF ENGAGEMENT CONFERENCE https://iono.fm/e/1621223 https://iono.fm/e/1621223
In this episode, featuring Day 2 Session Two, Dr Karen Venter delivers an insightful keynote address under the theme: “Rethinking Rigour and Relevance: Institutional Strategies for Meaningful Scholarship of Engagement (SoE) as a Powerful and Transformative Approach that Reimagines the Role of Universities.” ]]> Education Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0200 0 0 MUT CEAD Hosted Scholarship of Engagement Conference 0 0 MUT RADIO full 46:46 MUT CEAD- SCHORLASHIP OF ENGAGEMENT CONFERENCE https://iono.fm/e/1621216 https://iono.fm/e/1621216
The second day of the conference opened with a reflective session led by Professor Vhonani Netshandama, setting the tone for a day focused on knowledge inclusion and community voices.

This was followed by a panel discussion titled “Inclusive Knowledge, Inclusive Impact: Centering Marginalised Voices in the Scholarship of Engagement.”
The panel featured contributions from:

Mawethu Nyakatya (Stellenbosch University)

Linda Mbonambi (eThekwini Municipality)

Phumzile Xulu (DUT)

Anele Matikinca (MUT)

Professor Aubrey Bakae Mokoena (MUT)

Dr Nomthandazo Mbandazayo (University of Zululand) ]]> Education Wed, 19 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0200 0 0 MUT CEAD hosted the Scholarship of Engagement 0 0 MUT RADIO full 1:14:30 MUT CEAD- SCHORLASHIP OF ENGAGEMENT CONFERENCE https://iono.fm/e/1621214 https://iono.fm/e/1621214
In this episode, Professor Sizwe Mabizela from Rhodes University delivers an insightful keynote address on the topic: “Key Challenges and Opportunities in Bridging the Knowledge Gap in the Scholarship of Engagement.” ]]> Education Tue, 18 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0200 0 0 MUT CEAD hosted a Scholarship of Engagement Conference 0 0 MUT RADIO full 1:02:18 MUT CEAD- SCHORLASHIP OF ENGAGEMENT CONFERENCE https://iono.fm/e/1621201 https://iono.fm/e/1621201
In this episode, we bring you the opening remarks from the MUT Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nokuthula Sibiya, setting the tone for a day dedicated to deepening the culture of engagement in higher education.

This is followed by the keynote address for Session One, delivered by Professor Joseph Francis from the University of Venda, who offers powerful insights into the evolving landscape of community-engaged scholarship.

We then move into a dynamic panel discussion exploring a critical question: Why does the Scholarship of Engagement struggle to gain full academic recognition, and what can be done to change this?

The panel featured thought leaders in the field, including:

Prof Magnate Ntombela (MANCOSA)

Prof Monwabisi K. Ralarala (UWC)

Dr Karen Venter (UFS)

Dr Margie Maistry (Rhodes University)

Prof Sihawukele Ngubane (MUT)

The conversation was expertly facilitated by Dr Bongane Mzinyane from UKZN. ]]> Education Tue, 18 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0200 0 0 MUT CEAD hosted the Scholarship of engagement conference 0 0 MUT RADIO full 2:18:21 MUT CEAD- SCHORLASHIP OF ENGAGEMENT CONFERENCE