Organised and convened by the HSRC, the Engaged Research Conference 2025 is being shaped by a multidisciplinary Scientific Committee of experienced scholars and practitioners from across Africa and beyond. Their collective expertise spans public health, social sciences, education, community development, and policy engagement—ensuring an inclusive, relevant, and impactful programme at the event taking place from 22–24 October at Birchwood Hotel, Johannesburg.

The Committee comprises: Prof. Elizabeth Lubinga (University of Johannesburg), Diana Hornby (Rhodes University, Community Engagement Division), Dr Palesa Sekhejane (Walter Sisulu University, Deputy Dean: Natural Sciences), Dr Marina Joubert (Stellenbosch University, CREST), Dr Tebogo Mabotha (ASSAF), Dr Plaxcedes Chiwire (Western Cape Department of Health), and Timothy K. Stanton (Ravensong Associates); as well as Dr Konosoang Sobane, Prof. Charles Hongoro, Dr Wilfred Lunga, Diana Sanchez, Dr Lucky Ditaunyane, Dr Mokhantšo Makoae, Dr Sara Naicker, Dr Tholang Mokhele, Dr Lwando Mdleleni, Dr Mercy Ngungu, Dr Mmakotsedi Magampa, Dr Kwanele Qonono, Dr Mokhantšo Makoae, and Dr Bongiwe Moni, all of the HSRC.

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Let’s celebrate the incredible minds shaping the future of engaged research across the continent.