Department of Social Studies Education Annual Conference 2026
The Department of Social Studies Education (DSSE), Faculty of Liberal and Social Studies Education, University of Education, Winneba (UEW), invites members of the University community, researchers, educators, students, policymakers and the general public to its 2026 Departmental Conference.
The conference will be held under the theme:
"Empowering Social Studies Students with Employable, Entrepreneurial, and Digital Citizenship Skills for the 21st Century World of Work."
The event aims to examine the evolving role of Social Studies Education in preparing graduates with the knowledge, values and practical competencies required to thrive in today's dynamic world of work. Discussions will focus on employability, entrepreneurship, digital citizenship, curriculum development, civic responsibility and inclusive national development.
Event Details
- Date: Thursday, 16th July, 2026
- Time: 9:00 a.m.
- Venue: Jophus Anamuah-Mensah Conference Centre (JAMCC), University of Education, Winneba
Distinguished Speakers and Guests
The conference will feature an impressive lineup of speakers and guests, including:
- Prof. Stephen Jobson Mitchual, Vice-Chancellor, UEW – Guest of Honour
- Prof. Samuel Ofori Oboubiash Bekoe, Director-General, NaCCA – The Role of the Social Studies Curriculum in Shaping the 21st Century Graduate for the World of Work
- Mr. Jacqueline Ansomah Yeboah, Broadcast Journalist, Multimedia Group – Digital Citizenship Skills for the 21st Century World of Work
- Dr. Isaac Mensah, School of Business – Entrepreneurship and Values Development: Repositioning Social Studies Education for the 21st Century Ghanaian Youth
- Prof. Lucy Effeh Attom, Dean, Faculty of Liberal and Social Studies Education – Gender and Employability Equity Issues in the World of Work
- Hon. Matthew Nyindam, Member of Parliament for Kpandai Constituency and DSSE Alumnus – National Development and Civic Ideals for the 21st Century Ghanaian Youth
The conference will be hosted by Prof. Isaac Eshun, Head of the Department of Social Studies Education.
The University community and all interested stakeholders are encouraged to participate in this important academic engagement as the Department advances discussions on strengthening Social Studies Education to meet the demands of the 21st-century workforce.