Call for Abstracts now open: SANORD Annual Conference 2026

The Southern African-Nordic Centre (SANORD) invites scholars, researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and students from across the Global South and North to submit abstracts for the 2026 SANORD Annual Conference:

Reimagining Knowledge for Shared Development

This is your opportunity to showcase your work, influence global conversations, and contribute to equitable and sustainable futures through knowledge, research, and innovation. Conference details are as follows:

• Venue: Windhoek, Namibia

• Dates: 22–25 September 2026

• Host: University of Namibia (UNAM)

To ensure your abstract is considered, please follow the format strictly:

• Maximum 300 words

• Include author(s), affiliation(s), and contact details

• Indicate presentation type: paper or poster.

• Submit via the email address: sanordconference2026@unam.na.
  (Include your name and keywords.)

• Deadline: 10 April 2026 – No extensions

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Conference Sub-Themes

Submissions are invited under the following themes:

• Health, Well-being, and Resilient Communities

• Economic Transformation, Entrepreneurship, and Future Skills

• Epistemic Justice, Social Justice, and Inclusive Knowledge Systems

• Governance, Policy Reform, and Global Partnerships

• Innovation and Digital Transformation in Higher Education

• Global Citizenship and Internationalisation

• Climate Change, Energy Transitions, and Sustainable Development

If your work speaks to any of these areas, this is for you.

Why You Should Submit:

• Engage with leading scholars and institutions
• Strengthen South–North collaboration
• Gain visibility for your research
• Opportunity for DHET-accredited publication (for full papers)
• Contribute to shaping future knowledge systems

Great ideas deserve a global audience. Start preparing now, follow the submission guidelines carefully, and submit your abstract before 10 April 2026.

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Let’s reimagine knowledge.
Let’s build shared development.
Let’s meet in Windhoek.

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Don’t Wait. Don’t Delay!

For queries, contact:
sanordconference2026@unam.na