Pre Conference Short Course
Pre Conference Short Course
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Creative and Transdisciplinary Participatory Action Research
Facilitated by Prof Helen Kara
Date: Monday, 29 September 2025
Time: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Location: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University
Start your conference experience with a dynamic, interactive short course on Participatory Action Research (PAR), led by internationally renowned scholar Prof Helen Kara. Known for her work on creative, ethical, and inclusive research methods, Prof Kara brings creative expertise and an engaging approach to participatory practice.
This session will introduce participants to the core values, methods, and challenges of PAR. You’ll explore how to work with communities—not on them—to co-create knowledge that leads to meaningful action and social change. Whether you’re a student, academic, practitioner, or community leader, this course offers a practical and inspiring entry into doing research differently.
What you’ll gain:
A solid foundation in PAR principles, ethics, and processes
Tools for collaborative inquiry and co-production of knowledge
Strategies for navigating power dynamics and building trust
A community of peers committed to inclusive, action-oriented research
Spaces are limited – early registration is encouraged!
Conference Highlights
Conference Highlights
CREATE 2025 will immerse delegates in a rich tapestry of creativity and collaboration, from a vibrant ArtsFest featuring theatre, visual arts, and a live fashion show to side events at the Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD) and FEDISA Fashion School. Delegates can engage with art-in-practice stations, hands-on workshops, and walkshops, exploring how creativity transforms research in real-time. A film festival and poetry slam will amplify voices of resilience and equity, while art exhibitions showcase community-driven narratives. Policy roundtables will bring together researchers, policymakers, and communities, complemented by innovation showcases of digital, nature-based, and climate-responsive tools.
Conference Programme
Conference Programme
Please note that this schedule is subject to change
Social Events
Social Events
Welcome Dinner (R150)
Welcome Dinner (R150)
30 September 2025: 5pm - 7pm
The dinner will take place at 5pm on September 30th, 2025 at the conference venue.
The fee includes food and selected drinks. A live fashion show will be showcased during the event.
Tour of the South African Astronomical Observatory (R150)
Tour of the South African Astronomical Observatory (R150)
1 October 2025: 6pm -8pm
The SAAO’s headquarters are in the Cape Town suburb of Observatory on the site of the former Royal Observatory. The historic building is recognised as a National Heritage Site, and houses administration facilities, offices, and the SAAO library. The evening will include a presentation on topics of astronomy or physics, and an introduction to the historic McClean telescope, the observatory museum, and the library. If the weather is clear, there will be a chance for stargazing using telescopes set up for the night.
Fedisa Fashion School - First Thursday Pre-drinks (R150)
Fedisa Fashion School - First Thursday Pre-drinks (R150)
2 October 2025: 6pm - 8pm
On the first Thursday of every month, arts and culture in Cape Town has a late night, with dozens of art galleries and cultural events showcasing the wealth of talent that the Mother City has on offer. Fedisa is situated in town and will host delegates for pre-drinks before your self-guided walk through the streets of Cape Town during first Thursday when the city comes alive.
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