​​No organisation is an Island. The world is becoming more and more globalised and the same holds true for academic research. In order to maximise​ the effectiveness of our research the PRASA Chair has established collaborations and partnerships throughout South Africa and the world. The purpose of this is not only to gain knowledge from other leading researchers in the field but also to disseminate our research. In order to do this we have a set up a virtual laboratory, established strong network that we can engage with as needed, fostered strong partnerships for continuous cooperation and attend and present at conferences to share our findings with the scientific community.