Relate your Research - A research conversation podcast Relate your Research - a social work podcast

S2/Ep.13 "National Chairperson of LITASA shares on Literacy for children (0-6 years)"

Loading player...
We are joined by Catherine Langsford, National Chairperson of Literacy Association of South Africa who shares with us more about the role of Literacy in early childhood development. She also shares on the development of this association and the role research have played, and an continue to play in the education sector.

This episode is part of our ECD series, bridging the ECD sector with research and those in the field.

LITASA Website: https://www.litasa.org.za
Literacy in SA Research: https://www.litasa.org.za/research
LITASA Conference 2020 Youtube Playlist: http://shorturl.at/qNQW0
2 Oct 2020 English South Africa Social Sciences · Education

Other recent episodes

S3/Ep.5 "Inside Immunology & Infection Disease Research with Ruth Purcell"

Ruth Purcell joins us to break down the landscape of immunology and infectious disease research — from daily lab work to real-world application. She shares insights from her time across leading institutions, the impact of collaboration, and what inspires her in the pursuit of scientific understanding.
28 Nov 26 min

S3/Ep.4 "Understanding Cancer Research: Insights from Atarah Rass"

We speak with PhD candidate Atarah Rass to unpack what cancer research looks like in practice and why it matters. The conversation explores the South African research landscape, how discoveries made in the lab influence real treatment decisions, and why collaboration and knowledge-sharing across institutions are so essential. Atarah also…
31 Oct 18 min

S3/Ep.2 "Connecting People, Policy, and Place: A Conversation with Prof. Cathy Sutherland"

In this episode, Kayla sits down with Professor Cathy Sutherland from the University of KwaZulu-Natal to explore the fascinating intersections of society, space, and environment. From the social impacts of mega-projects in Durban to shaping environmental policy and understanding urban vulnerability, Prof. Sutherland shares how her research is driving conversations…
29 Aug 23 min

S3/Ep.1 “Kayla Field Takes the Mic: A New Season of Relating Research” 

In this season 3 opener of Relate Your Research, new host Kayla Field shares her journey from a curious school student to conducting cancer research at Stellenbosch University — and the lessons she learned along the way. With a passion for education and making complex ideas accessible, Kayla sets the…
15 Aug 9 min
All episodes