Call for Abstracts

  • Opening day
  • Submission deadline

This call for submissions represents a significant opportunity to contribute to the transformation of higher education in Africa. By addressing the critical issues outlined in the sub-themes, we can collectively shape a future where higher education serves as a catalyst for innovation, sustainable development, and the overall betterment of the African continent. The AAU invites researchers, educators, policymakers, practitioners, and stakeholders from across the African continent and beyond to submit their abstracts, papers, and case studies addressing the above sub-themes. Submissions should provide innovative insights, practical solutions, and actionable recommendations that will shape the future of higher education for the innovation and sustainable development of Africa. We look forward to your valuable contributions and engagement in this crucial dialogue.

Submission Guidelines:
Submissions should clearly articulate the narrative type, thematic focus, proposed presentation modality, and relevance to the conference theme. Submissions should include a brief bio of the presenter(s) and contact information.

Abstracts should be between 150 and 300 words (see Call for Papers for further details on the
Conference website).
Full papers should not exceed 6,000 words.
All submissions must be in English or French.
Submissions should include the author’s name, affiliation, and contact information.
Deadline for abstract submission: Friday 28th March 2025 at 16:30 GMT.
Submissions should be sent to: https://indico.aau.org/event/1/abstracts/
Notification of successful abstracts: By Friday, 18th April 2025
Deadline for submission of full papers: Friday 13th June 2025 @ 16:30 GMT

For support when submission check here then send an email to admin@aau.org

The call for abstracts is open
You can submit an abstract for reviewing.