SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Abstract Length: 250–350 words

Content: Abstracts should clearly outline the research question, methodology (if applicable), and key insights or innovative practices related to the chosen sub-theme. Please ensure that submissions are well-aligned with the conference theme.

Important Dates:

  • Registration Opens: 27 March 2026
  • Abstract Submission Deadline: 31 May 2026
  • Notification of Acceptance: 30 June 2026
  • Registration Fees Payment Deadline: 01 August 2026
 
Publication Opportunities Selected papers will be considered for publication in the conference proceedings published through Springer Nature. Additionally, a cohort of papers will also be considered for a special issue in the African Perspectives of Research in Teaching and Learning journal.
Focus Conference 2026, Abstract Submission

Submit Your Abstract, Focus Conference 2026

Theme, Responsive Universities, Reimagining Higher Education for Global Relevance and Human Advancement

Instructions: Abstracts should clearly align with the conference theme and one of the conference subthemes. Please present the focus of the paper, context or problem, methodology or approach where applicable, and the main contribution or insights. Abstracts must be between 250 and 350 words.

Abstract Length: 250 to 350 words. Words remaining: 350