Research that listens. Science that includes.
The PENNY team at UCT's Department of Paediatrics and Child Health — committed to public engagement that is ethical, contextually relevant, and community-centred across South Africa and beyond.
Explore Our Work
This hub is a platform for collaboration on public engagement projects, a repository for guidelines, and a resource hub for outputs to be shared across South Africa and more broadly.
What We Do
Interactive Workshops
with caregivers and children in catchment areas
Co-Creating Educational Resources
with caregivers and stakeholders for public dissemination
Community Advisory Board
directly involving participants in decision-making
Policy Engagement
engaging policymakers for science-driven solutions
Latest News
Clevenard to Honour Indira Melela Lubambo at the 2026 Clevenard Open Project 5th Edition and Clevenard Global Awards – 3rd Edition in Alicante, Spain
Republished: South African social entrepreneur Indira Melela Lubambo will be honoured at the Clevenard Global Awards in Alicante, Spain, on 30 August 2026, and will deliver a keynote on empowering future generations.
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A research enrichment and public engagement win for the Neuroscience Institute
The medical research world makes many valuable contributions to society, improving our understanding of contextually relevant health priorities for public benefit. However, in order to conduct ethical and meaningful work, understanding what
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