8th Biennial Social Science Conference – Faculty of Social Sciences Education, Winneba

8th Biennial Social Science Conference

The Faculty of Social Sciences Education, University of Education, Winneba, is rolling out its flagship 8th Biennial Social Science Conference, an institutional anchor event built to convene thought leaders, practitioners, and researchers across the global development space.

Theme:
“Bringing the Gown to Town: Seeking Sustainable Development in a Polarized World.”

This conference will deliver a high-impact platform for cross-sector dialogue, grounded in empirical rigor and timeless academic tradition. Expect actionable insights, robust debate, and a sharpened collective vision for navigating today’s fragmented socio-economic environment.

Conference Date & Venue:
Wednesday, 24th – Thursday, 25th June 2026
Jophus Anamoah Mensah Conference Centre, UEW

Key Submission Deadlines:

Registration:

  • Early Bird Deadline: 15th May 2026

  • Final Deadline: 31st May 2026

Participation Fees:

  • Ghanaian Participants: GHC 600

  • Ghanaian Students: GHC 300

  • International Participants: USD 60

  • International Students: USD 40
    (Registration covers conference materials, food, water, and stationery. Early birds receive a 5% discount.)

Payment:
MTN Mobile Money – 0549598750 (Barbara Amoako Kissi)

Sub-Themes Include:

The conference will table critical conversations, including, but not limited to:

  1. Historical antecedents of geopolitics and sustainable development
  2. The politics of development in polarization
  3. Social and economic strategies for sustainable development
  4. Sustainable Development and polarization of society
  5. Food security and sustainable development
  6. Social policy and human security
  7. Education
  8. Gender and minority issues
  9. Sex, sexuality, and pandemics
  10. Sustainable energy and social justice:
  11. Labour, youth, and employment
  12. Climate change and related issues
  13. Peace, justice, and human rights
  14. Cooperation and development
  15. Health and well-being
  16. Urban development
  17. Water and sanitation
  18. Environment and development
  19. Any other related area

For further inquiries: fsse@uew.edu.gh or iyaddason@uew.edu.gh

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