2nd Five University Consortium Scientific Conference
Dates: September 30 - October 2, 2025
Location: Cate Convention Centre, Morogoro, Tanzania
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The Five University Consortium (5UC), comprising of Sokoine University of Agriculture, University of Dar es Salaam, Aga Khan University, Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology, and Simon Fraser University (Canada), is pleased to announce the 2nd Scientific Conference, to be held at the Cate Convention Centre in Morogoro, Tanzania. This multidisciplinary conference brings together researchers, scholars, and professionals from partner universities to share insights, innovations, and findings addressing today’s critical challenges on health, food security, environment and climate change.
Conference Theme
Beyond Survival: Building Inclusive and Climate-Resilient Societies
Sub-Themes:
Health Systems: Focuses on the following key issues: how public and eco-health systems can strengthen response and resilience against infectious diseases and emerging pandemics, non-communicable diseases, and access to affordable quality healthcare.
Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems: Focuses on resilient farming practices, agroecology, water-efficient irrigation, food and nutrition, post-harvest management, and inclusive value chains; locally driven innovations and policies that enhance food security, empower smallholder farmers, and safeguard natural resources.
Environmental Integrity and Climate Change Resilience: Addresses strategies for protecting natural ecosystems while adapting to climate change. Key issues include sustainable land use, healthy wetlands and sustainable water resources, climate-smart agriculture and urban planning, green infrastructure, efficient waste management, circular economy, indigenous ecological knowledge, clean energy, low carbon solutions, carbon trading, climate financing, and biodiversity conservation as foundations for sustainable development.
Inclusivity and Community Resilience: Explores social protection, civic engagement, and equity in access to education, livelihoods, decision-making, gender equity, youth participation, disability inclusion, indigenous rights, and locally anchored approaches to building social resilience.
Governance, Policies and Institutions: Focuses on the role of policies and institutions in driving sustainable development. Topics can include participatory governance, data-driven policies, decentralization, and cross-sectoral coordination for effective implementation of national strategies.
Technology and Innovation: Explores how emerging technologies AI, IoT, mobile platforms, and digital public infrastructure can be leveraged to address development challenges. Sessions may focus on tech innovation, digital inclusion, ethical AI, and local tech ecosystems that prioritize equity and accessibility.
Abstract Submission Guidelines
Abstracts must be original, unpublished, and relevant to one of the conference sub-themes.
The abstract must not exceed 300 words.
The content should be structured with the following elements:
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Title
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Full names of author(s) and their institutional affiliation(s)
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Background and objectives
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Methodology
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Key results or findings
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Conclusion and implications
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4 - 5 keywords
All abstracts should be prepared in English, using clear and concise academic language.
To submit abstract via Email
Submit your abstract as a Word document (.doc or .docx) file attachment to second5UCC@sua.ac.tz with a copy to martha.moshi@sua.ac.tz & emmanuel.kifaro@sua.ac.tz
To submit abstract via website
Click Here to submit your abstract online.
Review and Selection Process
All submissions will undergo peer review by members of the Scientific Committee. Abstracts will be evaluated based on:
- Relevance to the theme and sub-theme
- Scientific rigor and clarity
- Originality and contribution to knowledge
- Practical or policy significance
Accepted abstracts will be:
- Presented in oral or poster formats during the conference.
- Published in the official Conference Book of Abstracts/Conference proceedings.
- Eligible for consideration in future collaborative publications under the 5U Consortium framework.
Who Should Attend?
This conference welcomes participation from a broad range of stakeholders from the 5UC, including university researchers, lecturers, and academic staff and Postgraduate students (Master’s and PhD)
Key Dates
August 15, 2025 |
Deadline for Abstract Submission |
August 30, 2025
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Notification of Acceptance |
September 30 - October 2, 2025 |
Conference Dates
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Why Participate?
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Don’t miss this opportunity to:
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Present your research to a national and international audience,
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Engage with leading academic minds and innovators,
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Contribute to the evidence base shaping resilience, sustainability, and inclusiveness,
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Network with peers and potential collaborators within the 5U Consortium and beyond.
Call for Exhibitors and Sponsors
The Five University Consortium is pleased to invite individuals, companies, and institutions to support the 2nd Five University Consortium Conference through sponsorship or participate as conference exhibitors. For more details on exhibition or sponsorship opportunities, please reach out the 5UCC Secretariat; second5UCC@sua.ac.tz with a copy to martha.moshi@sua.ac.tz; emmanuel.kifaro@sua.ac.tz.
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