The Social Justice Jam Spaces for Change is a short, fast-paced, cross-institutional online programme over three days co-designed by staff and students.

It will take place between the 10th and 12th of June 2024 through Microsoft Teams, and its focus is on creating opportunities for students, staff and the public from different contexts to come together and discuss challenges faced by two communities, Mamelodi in Pretoria and Seacroft in Leeds.

The aim is to bring together different stakeholders to start discussions and co-create ideas for solutions related to community space access, use and management. It also aims to provide the blueprint for an alternative higher education provision that encourages students, staff and the public to take on the role of learners and experts at the same time so they learn from each other, recognising that all ways of knowing are valid and should be shared to shed light onto common challenges and broaden the perceptions held regarding cross-cultural collaboration and co-creation.

The University of Pretoria and the University of Leeds are the leading academic partners in this collaborative project, but they are supported by ls14trust, a local community-based organisation in Seacroft, and the Mothong African Heritage site, a former dump site turned into a nature reserve and school for African indigenous knowledge systems by the efforts of traditional healer Dr Mabena.

Participants will be able to hear directly from Dr Mabena and Naomi from ls14trust, engage in creative workshops, and facilitate group work.

For more information and to register to join us at the event, please visit: https://digitaleducation.leeds.ac.uk/social-justice-jam/