SANORD 2026 Conference: Call for Abstracts and Windhoek Venue Confirmed

The Southern African-Nordic Centre (SANORD) is now accepting abstracts for its 2026 Annual Conference, to be hosted by the University of Namibia (UNAM) in Windhoek, Namibia, from September 22–25, 2026. This event aims to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing between scholars, researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and students from the Global South and North.

Conference Details

• Venue: Windhoek, Namibia (University of Namibia – UNAM)
• Dates: September 22–25, 2026
• Submission Deadline: April 10, 2026 (no extensions)
• Submission Email: sanordconference2026@unam.na (include your name and keywords in the subject line)

Abstract Submission Guidelines

Abstracts should adhere to the following guidelines:

• Maximum 300 words
• Include author(s), affiliation(s), and contact details
• Indicate presentation type: paper or poster

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

Why Participate?

Attendees will have the opportunity to:

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

About SANORD

SANORD, coordinated by the secretariat at the University of the Western Cape, South Africa, was founded in 2007 and comprises member universities in Southern Africa and the Nordic region. The University of Namibia was selected to host the 2026 conference, building on SANORD’s mission to promote equitable collaboration and sustainable development. Lund University is a member of the SANORD board for 2024 and 2025.

Further details, including the official conference dates and call for papers, will be announced soon. Researchers are encouraged to commence preparing their abstracts now.