UNIVERSITY OF ESWATINI | FACULTY OF EDUCATION

UNESWA 4th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON EDUCATION
(UICE 2026)

1st Announcement and Call for Papers

Theme:

Transforming Education for a Changing World:
Innovation, Inclusion and Sustainability

DATES: 26 – 28 August, 2026

VENUE: Kwaluseni Campus, University of Eswatini

SUBMIT ABSTRACT NOW

Conference Sub-Themes

  1. Digital Literacy and Blended Learning
  2. Early Childhood Care and Education
  3. Education for Development
  4. Education Leadership, Management and Sustainability
  5. Education, Gender Discourses and Social Transformation
  6. Guidance and Counselling for Sustainable Empowerment
  7. Higher Education and the Transformative Cultures
  8. Inclusive Education
  9. Indigenous Knowledge Systems for Empowerment
  10. Life Orientation and Lifelong Learning
  11. Professional Ethics and Teaching for Relevance in the 21st Century
  12. Teacher Learning and Teaching Practices for Teacher Development
  13. STEM, TVET and Future Workforce Readiness
  14. Policy Reform and Education System Resilience
  15. Data-Driven Decision Making in Education
  16. Education and Entrepreneurship
  17. Social Studies for a Sustainable Future

Abstract & Paper Guidelines

Submission Instructions

  • Authors are invited to submit abstracts of 250–300 words.
  • Abstracts should be typed in Times New Roman, 12pt font, with single line spacing.
  • All submissions must be in Microsoft Word format.
  • Referencing must adhere strictly to the APA 7th Edition style.
  • Include the full name(s), institutional affiliation, and email address of the author(s).

Abstract Structure

  • Introduction: Brief background and problem statement.
  • Purpose: The main objective or research questions.
  • Methodology: Description of the research design, participants, and tools.
  • Findings: Summary of the results or expected outcomes.
  • Conclusions: Final summary and practical recommendations.
  • Keywords: 3–5 relevant keywords.

Deadlines & Review Process

  • Abstract Submission Deadline: End of May 2026.
  • Notification of Acceptance: Within 14 days of submission.
  • Full Paper Submission: 31 July 2026.
  • Review: All submissions will undergo a double-blind peer-review process.
  • Accepted papers will be published in the UICE 2026 Conference Proceedings.

Important Due Dates

Activity Date
Submission of Abstracts (End of First Call) End May 2026
Registration 30 June 2026
Early Payments 30 June 2026
Late Payments 30 July 2026


Conference Registration Fees

Category Fee Amount Remarks
Registered Students E1,000 Local registered students
Staff Members E1,500 University/Institution staff
International Participants E2,500 Equivalent to US$150.00

Accommodation & Booking

Delegates will be responsible for their own transportation and accommodation costs. Delegates may contact the following hotels to make arrangements for their own accommodation:

Accommodation Name Contact Detail Website / Email
The George Hotel +268 2505 2260 www.tgh.co.sz / reservations@tgh.co.sz
Happy Valley Hotel +268 2416 1199 www.happyvalleyhotel.com / reservations@happyvalley.co.sz
Summerfield Luxury Resort +268 2518 4693 www.summerfieldresort.com / info@summerfieldresort.com
Mantenga Lodge +268 2416 1133 www.mantengalodge.com / reservations@mantengalodge.com

UICE 2024 Retrospective

“Transformative Education in the advent of AI / 4IR in the light of African Educational Philosophies.”

Delegates Delegates during one of the sessions
Speakers Prof S. Motsa Delivering the Keynote address
Networking Networking and collaboration moments

Contact Organising Committee

Conference Chair

Dr R. Mafumbate

Call: +268 7646 4756

Email: rmafumbate@uniswa.sz

Logistics Chair

Dr M. P. Dlamini

Call: +268 7665 0654

Email: mprdlamini@uniswa.sz

Visa & Secretariat

Dr K. Mahlalela-Dlamini

Email: khaboed28@gmail.com