# University of Pretoria faculty of health sciences, professor Tiaan de Jager, says the institution values the collaboration with the City of Tshwane in the community-oriented substance use programme initiative. He was speaking on the first day of the virtual research symposium focusing on the work done in and around substance use in Tshwane. He says this proves that with strategic partnerships they can make a positive impact in society together. Through this symposium, they hope to highlight lived experiences of drug users in South Africa through evidence-based research approaches.