PAPReC 2026
Pan-African Postgraduate Research Conference
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PAPReC 2026
Pan-African Postgraduate Research Conference
26th – 28th October 2026
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About PAPReC 2026
The Pan-African Postgraduate Research Conference (PAPReC 2026) is a high-level continental platform bringing together postgraduate students, academic supervisors, institutions, industry leaders, and policymakers to advance African research excellence. The conference promotes collaboration, knowledge exchange, and the translation of research into real-world impact across Africa.
Conference Theme
Advancing African Knowledge Productivity through Excellence in Postgraduate Research for Sustainable Development and Continental Transformation
Conference Details
Venue: Mika Convention Centre, Ibex Hill, Lusaka
Date: 26th – 28th October 2026
Contact: 0771226635 / 0964089407
Website: Coming Soon
Email: Coming Soon
Objectives
Showcase African postgraduate research excellence across disciplines
Promote collaboration and interdisciplinary knowledge exchange
Strengthen postgraduate supervision and mentorship standards
Encourage translational and impact-driven research
Elevate Africa’s global research profile
Support professional development in research methodologies and ethics
Target Participants
Postgraduate Students
Academic Supervisors & Mentors
University Administrators
Industry Partners
Policy Makers
Research Networks & Professional Bodies
Full Conference Programme
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 08:30–09:00 | Registration & Welcome |
| 09:00–09:30 | Opening Remarks |
| 09:30–10:30 | Keynote Address |
| 10:30–11:00 | Tea Break |
| 11:00–12:30 | Supervision Foundations & Research Integrity |
| 12:30–13:30 | Lunch |
| 13:30–15:00 | Scientific Presentations |
| 15:00–15:15 | Break |
| 15:15–16:30 | Institutional Best Practices |
| 16:30–17:00 | Wrap-Up |
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 08:30–09:00 | Recap & Q&A |
| 09:00–10:30 | Research Design & Methodology |
| 10:30–11:00 | Tea Break |
| 11:00–12:30 | Mentorship Clinics |
| 12:30–13:30 | Lunch |
| 13:30–15:00 | Scientific Presentations |
| 15:00–15:15 | Break |
| 15:15–16:30 | Industry Engagement Panels |
| 16:30–17:00 | Wrap-Up |
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 08:30–09:00 | Recap & Q&A |
| 09:00–10:30 | Academic Writing & Thesis Development |
| 10:30–11:00 | Tea Break |
| 11:00–12:30 | Progress Monitoring |
| 12:30–13:30 | Lunch |
| 13:30–15:00 | Research Dissemination |
| 15:00–15:15 | Break |
| 15:15–16:00 | Awards & Recognition |
| 16:00–16:30 | Closing Remarks |