Call for Abstracts. |
Conference ThemesThe conference will specifically focus on how rapid urbanisation in Southern Africa has created a range of development opportunities and challenges. The conference seeks to address a broad range of themes that include but are not limited to the following:
• Urban and Economic Resilience • Urbanisation and City Growth Processes • Housing Development (Affordable & Low-Cost Housing) • Smart Cities Planning and Sustainability • Sustainable Urban Development and Management • Urban Infrastructure • Urban Agriculture & Food Systems • Climate Change Resilience and Adaptability • Regional Migration and Urban Development • Urban Crime and Safety • Poverty, Inequality and Informality • Transportation and Mobility in Urban Areas |
Important Dates
Deadline for Submission of Abstracts: 28 February 2025 Notification of Accepted Abstracts: 31 March 2025 Submission of Full Papers: 30 April 2025 Notification of full paper acceptance: 30 June 2025 Resubmission of revised papers: 30 July 2025 The following deadlines apply for non-refereed papers and abstracts: Submission: 30 July 2025 Notification of acceptance: 4 August 2025 |
Submission Details
Abstracts (max. (300 Words) for papers should contain the purpose, objective(s), methods, findings, and implications/significance.
Keywords (up to five) should be included.
Full papers should contain an abstract, introduction, literature review, methods, findings and discussion, and conclusion.
Papers and abstracts should be submitted online using this link .
Note that papers will only be accepted on the programme if the author/co-author will attend the conference
If you have any questions relating to your submission, please contact Dr. Elizabeth Musvoto ([email protected]), Dr. Tazviona Richman Gambe ([email protected]) or Dr. Nobukhosi Ngwenya ([email protected]).
Keywords (up to five) should be included.
Full papers should contain an abstract, introduction, literature review, methods, findings and discussion, and conclusion.
Papers and abstracts should be submitted online using this link .
Note that papers will only be accepted on the programme if the author/co-author will attend the conference
If you have any questions relating to your submission, please contact Dr. Elizabeth Musvoto ([email protected]), Dr. Tazviona Richman Gambe ([email protected]) or Dr. Nobukhosi Ngwenya ([email protected]).
Publications and Awards
Accepted full papers (peer-reviewed and presented at the conference) will be published in Conference Proceedings with an ISBN.
Papers will also be considered for publication as a Special Issue in a DHET accredited and scopus-indexed journal. Finer details will be provided in due course.
A prize for the Best Student Paper will be awarded. Prizes will be awarded for the best paper in the various conference themes. Details TBA.
Papers will also be considered for publication as a Special Issue in a DHET accredited and scopus-indexed journal. Finer details will be provided in due course.
A prize for the Best Student Paper will be awarded. Prizes will be awarded for the best paper in the various conference themes. Details TBA.
