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Keynote Speaker
Prof. Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, FCVSN
Executive Secretary
National Universities Commission (NUC)
SGS Annual Research Conference
SGS Annual Research Conference 2026
“Graduate Training as the Lifewire for Sustainable Education in an AI-driven Economy”
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Until the conference opens, 25–28 October 2026
About the conference
About the conference
The School of Graduate Studies, University of Port Harcourt, cordially invites postgraduate students, researchers, academics, industry experts, policymakers, and development partners to submit abstracts for its Annual Research Conference, x-raying graduate education in this AI-driven economy.
The conference provides a multidisciplinary platform for presenting innovative research findings, fostering collaboration, promoting knowledge exchange, and showcasing cutting-edge solutions to contemporary societal challenges. It seeks to stimulate intellectual discourse and strengthen partnerships that translate research into impactful policies, innovations, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development.
Objectives
The conference aims to:
- Promote excellence in postgraduate research.
- Showcase innovative research across disciplines.
- Encourage interdisciplinary collaborations.
- Strengthen university-industry-government partnerships.
- Promote research commercialization and innovation.
- Highlight the role of Artificial Intelligence in research and development.
- Foster sustainable solutions to national and global challenges.
Theme & sub-themes
Where your research fits
Abstracts are invited under five sub-themes. Select the one closest to your work when you submit.
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Health and Biomedical Sciences
Clinical, public-health, pharmaceutical and biomedical research, including AI applied to care.
- Medical and Health Sciences
- Public Health
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Nursing
- Dentistry
- Allied Health Sciences
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
- Precision Medicine
- Medical Diagnostics and Biotechnology
02
Science, Technology and Engineering Innovation
Computing, engineering and the emerging technologies reshaping research practice.
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Computer Science
- Data Science
- Cybersecurity
- Engineering and Emerging Technologies
- Robotics and Automation
- Renewable Energy
03
Environment, Science, Agriculture and Climate Change
Environmental science, agriculture, food systems and climate resilience.
- Biotechnology
- Nanotechnology
- Agriculture and Food Security
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Food Science and Nutrition
- Aquaculture and Fisheries
- Agricultural Biotechnology
- Climate-Smart Agriculture
04
Social Sciences and Management
The social sciences, management disciplines and enterprise research.
- Economics
- Political Science
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Geography
- Peace and Conflict Studies
- International Relations
- Demography
- Management Sciences
- Accounting
- Finance
- Marketing
- Human Resource Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Business Innovation
- Project Management
- Public Administration
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Educational Innovation, Arts, Humanities, Law and Governance
Education, the humanities, law, governance and environmental studies.
- Educational Technology
- Curriculum Development
- Educational Administration
- Languages and Linguistics
- History and Diplomacy
- Philosophy
- Religious and Cultural Studies
- Constitutional Law
- Human Rights
- Environmental Law
- International Law
- Digital Governance
- Public Policy
- Environmental and Earth Sciences
- Oil and Gas Studies
- Environmental Management
- Marine Sciences
- Disaster Risk Reduction
- Sustainable Development
Key people
Who you'll hear from
PC
Lead Paper Presenter
Prof. Prince Chinedu Mmom
Vice-Chancellor
Federal University of Environment and Technology (FUET), Koroma/Saakpenwa, Rivers State
PC
Chief Host
Prof. Princewill Chike
Vice-Chancellor
University of Port Harcourt
UG
Host
Prof. Udeme Georgewill
Dean, School of Graduate Studies
University of Port Harcourt
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Important dates
Plan your submission
Deadlines are firm. Register early to secure the lower fee band.
- TBA Call for abstracts opens
- TBA Abstract submission deadline
- TBA Notification of acceptance
- TBA Early-bird registration ends
- TBA Registration deadline
- TBA Camera-ready submission
- 25-28 October 2026 Conference Next
Registration
Fees by category
Showing the Early Bird rate, open until 30 September 2026.
Postgraduate Student
UNIPORT & external PG students
In person
₦18,000.00
Virtual
₦12,000.00
Academic Staff
Lecturers and academic staff
In person
₦35,000.00
Virtual
₦24,000.00
Professional
Industry, policy and other professionals
In person
₦60,000.00
Virtual
₦42,000.00
International Delegate
Non-Nigeria-based participants (USD)
In person
$100.00
Virtual
$60.00
Rates rise as later windows open. See every category and window.
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Take part
Join us in Port Harcourt this October to x-ray graduate education in an AI-driven economy.
Registration is open to postgraduate students, faculty, professionals and international delegates.