The Public Squares Podcast: Launching March 2026 - the gem - Feb 2026

Hosted by the Public Squares Initiative at Stellenbosch University, this podcast bridges the gap between research and society through conversation and dialogue with researchers, practitioners, and community members. At the heart of these conversations is transdisciplinary research — research that is collaborative, engaged and impactful.

Through The Public Squares Podcast listeners will be introduced to the ideas, partnerships, and lived experiences shaping research beyond lecture halls. Each episode explores how knowledge is co-created across disciplines and sectors to address complex social challenges, highlighting stories of collaboration, innovation, and meaningful impact.

Launching this coming March, the podcast invites audiences to join the conversation and discover how research can meaningfully contribute to more inclusive, responsive, and resilient public spaces.

The Public Squares Podcast: Launching March 2026

• Join the conversation by listening to the trailer episode out now on Spotify: https://shorturl.at/d3Xjt

• Follow on Spotify for upcoming episodes: https://shorturl.at/s8BkI

• Follow the Public Squares Initiative on Instagram: @publicsquares_su