Beyond Silos: Transdisciplinary Solutions for Hunger and Health

Event Description:

We will be highlighting the interdependence between SDGs, zero hunger (SDG2), and good health (SDG3), to demonstrate the role of transdisciplinary approaches in addressing the SDG challenges using examples and experiences from researchers who are applying transdisciplinary approaches in their work. A panel discussion consisting of both experienced researchers and young researchers will reflect on the tools that are available to practice transdisciplinarity and break disciplinary silos. The week will commence with an awareness campaign led by University of Pretoria students. Students, staff, and community members will reflect on the limits of single-discipline solutions, culminating in a panel discussion to contextualise future
approaches beyond silos.

Zoom here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/6XpkNHWRSp6xNKGjxitWeQ

Presenters:

Facilitators

1. Dr Colleta Gandidzanwa (Lecturer, University of Pretoria),
2. Dr Odirilwe Selomane (Senior Lecturer, University of Pretoria)

Presenters

1. Prof. Hettie Schönfeldt (UNAI SDG3 Hub Chair, co-director of the African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Food Systems (SFS), University of Pretoria)
2. Dr Patrick Cortbaoui (Director, Margaret A. Gilliam Institute for Global Food Security, McGill University)
3. Prof. Joanna Regulska (Vice Provost and Dean of Global Affairs, Distinguished Professor of Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies, University of California, Davis)
4. Ms Mercy Bwanaisa (Postgraduate Student, University of Pretoria)
5. Mr Ousman Njie (Postgraduate Student, McGill University)
6. Dr Davrina Riandi (Postgraduate Student, University of California, Davis)

Language: English

SDGs Addressed:

• SDG 2 – Zero Hunger
• SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-Being

5 “P’s” of sustainable development (People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, Partnership)

• People
• Planet
• Partnership