African Discoveries – Powered by The Methods Tree - Methods Lab

Welcome to the official podcast of the UJ Methods Lab, a space for thinking, questioning, and reshaping how we do research. In this episode, Distinguished Professor Kevin Durrheim sets the scene for what the UJ Methods Lab is all about. He reflects on the Lab’s vision as a collaborative and dynamic space for rethinking research, one that values context, creativity, and care.

This episode explores the foundations of the Methods Lab, the importance of grounded methodologies, and why experimenting with how we do research is essential for both academic and community-based knowledge-making.

Whether you're a student, scholar, or practitioner, this conversation invites you to imagine new possibilities for research that is engaged, experimental, and deeply rooted in the world we live in.