SADC ICPRSD 2018: SADC International Conference on Postgraduate Research for Sustainable Development University of Botswana Conference Center Gaborone, Botswana, October 28-31, 2018 |
Conference website | http://sadc-icprsd.ub.bw |
Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=sadcicprsd2018 |
Abstract registration deadline | June 1, 2018 |
Submission deadline | August 14, 2018 |
Research is conducted to generate knowledge and this knowledge should be relevant to the needs of local communities and impact lives. In Southern Africa, most of the research output from institutions of high learning such as universities is not translated into solutions for industry and social needs. Hence there is a need to harmonize postgraduate research and its relevance to societal needs. In the process of solving societal problems, postgraduate research should also create employment and impart entrepreneural skills to communities. This will create a pathway of transfering knowledge from institutions of higher learning to industries. In this way, research will stimulate growth and development which is relevant to developing countries in Southern Africa. This conference therefore is aimed at challenging the status quo of how and why research is conducted in our universities and the role of research in changing societies and creating employment opportunities.
Submission Guidelines
All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference.Authors are invited to submit abstracts for presentation at the conference for oral or poster presentations. Abstracts should be:
- A maximum of 340 words
- The format for all text should be font size 12, Times New Roman, single spaced
- The title should not be more than 15 words in title case
- Author names should be such that the last name appears first followed by the first name
- The authors names should indicate one corresponding author*(with an asterisk) and the email address of the corresponding author.
- The affiliations of authors should be shown through letter subscripts such as (a, b, c).
- Four keywords should be included in alphabetical order
- The Abstract on the Full paper should be include a statement of the issue to be addressed, research methodology and a concise summary of the findings.
- Work must be unpublished at the time of presentation
- A maximum of three(3) submissions either as a single author or joint co-author are allowed
List of Topics
- University-Industry Partnership
- Research and Innovation for Development
- Professionalization of Research Management
- Research for Relevance
- Research and Sustainable Development
- Science for Development
- Job creation through Research
- Entrepreneurship and Research
- Enhancing graduate attribute through student led research
- Strengthening the quality of Graduate research through engagement
Committees
Program Committee
- Prof. G.O. Anderson, School of Graduate Studies (SGS), University of Botswana (UB) – Chairperson
- Prof. U. Useh, North West University, Republic of South Africa – Member
- Dr. D. B. Moalafhi, Environmental Science Department, UB – Secretary
- Dr. I. Ngebani, Electrical Engineering Department, UB-Conference Website and Easy Chair platform manager
- Dr. S. M. Sheikh, Electrical Engineering Department UB - Media coordinator
- Prof. J. Gandure, Mechanical Engineering Department, UB – Member
Organizing committee
- Prof. G.O. Anderson, School of Graduate Studies (SGS), University of Botswana (UB) – Chairperson
- Prof. U. Useh, North West University, Republic of South Africa – Member
- Dr. D. B. Moalafhi, Environmental Science Department, UB – Secretary
- Dr. I. Ngebani, Electrical Engineering Department, UB-Conference Website and Easy Chair platform manager
- Dr. S. M. Sheikh, Electrical Engineering Department UB - Media coordinator
- Prof. J. Gandure, Mechanical Engineering Department, UB – Member
- Mrs. K. Matlhoame, SGS, UB – Member
- Mrs M. Baitseng, SGS, UB – Member
- Mrs. M. Reetsang, Public Affairs, UB –Member
- Prof. O.M. Modise, Adult Education Department, UB –Member
- Prof. J. Mathangwane, English Department, UB – Member
- Dr. D. Mandiyanike, PAS, UB – Member
- Dr. G. Sinombe, Health Sciences, UB – Member
- Mr. T. Yalala, Graduate School of Business, UB – Member
- Ms. L. Mavimbela, SADC – Member
- Ms. A. Morgan, SADC – Member
- Ms M. Sichembe, North West University, Republic of South Africa – Member
Venue
The conference will be held in Gaborone at the University of Botswana Conference Center.
Contact
All questions about submissions should be emailed to :ibo.ngebani@mopipi.ub.bw