The Postgraduate College,
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Call for Abstracts and Papers

3rd Biennial Postgraduate Conference (2026)
Postgraduate College, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

The Postgraduate College, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, invites postgraduate students, researchers, academics, professionals, policymakers, industry actors, and development stakeholders to submit abstracts and full papers for the 3rd Biennial Postgraduate Conference.

The conference provides a platform for postgraduate scholars and researchers to present innovative research findings, share knowledge, receive scholarly feedback, build academic networks, and contribute to national, regional, and global development discourse.

Categories of Participation

• Oral paper presentation
• Poster presentation
• Doctoral research presentation
• Master’s research presentation
• Panel contribution
• Innovation or research exhibition

Submission portal: Conference Portal Login

Conference Theme

Innovative Postgraduate Research for Sustainable Development in the Era of Artificial Intelligence

Sub-themes

1. Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation and Emerging Technologies
2. Postgraduate Education, Research Quality and Knowledge Production
3. Health, Biomedical Sciences, and One Health Innovations
4. Agriculture, Food Systems, Environment, and Climate Resilience
5. Engineering, Infrastructure, Energy, and the Built Environment
6. Governance, Law, Security, Innovation, and Social Transformation
7. Finance and Administration in the Digital Economy
8. Humanities, Languages, Culture and Creative Industries for Sustainable Development

Important Dates

Opening of abstract submission: 13 July 2026

Deadline for abstract submission: 16 August 2026

Notification of abstract acceptance: 21 August 2026

Deadline for full paper submission: 4 September 2026

Conference dates:

Arrival: Monday, 12 October, 2026

Opening ceremony, plenary Session: Tuesday, 13 October, 2026

Technical Sessions: Tuesday 13 and Wednesday, 14 October 2026

Departure: Thursday, 15 October, 2026

Submission Guidelines

Guidelines for Abstract Submission

• Title: not more than 20 words
• Author names and institutional affiliations should be clearly stated
• The corresponding author’s email and phone number should be provided
• Abstract length: between 250–300 words
• Keywords: 4–6 keywords
• Abstract should clearly indicate the background, objective, methodology, major findings or expected findings, conclusion, and contribution to knowledge or development
• Font: Times New Roman, 12-font size
• Line spacing: 1.15
• File format: Microsoft Word document

Guidelines for Full Paper Submission

Full papers should be submitted after abstract acceptance and should normally include: Title; Author name(s) and affiliation(s); Abstract; Introduction; Materials and Methods/Methodology; Results and Discussion; Conclusion and Recommendations; Acknowledgments (where applicable); and References.

Full papers should not exceed 10 pages, including references, tables, and figures, unless otherwise specified by the Conference Technical Subcommittee.

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Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation and Emerging Technologies

Topics under this sub-theme:

• Artificial intelligence and data science
• Cybersecurity and digital trust
• Internet of Things, blockchain, and smart systems
• Virtual and augmented reality
• Digital infrastructure and smart campuses
• AI for research, teaching, and knowledge generation

Postgraduate Education, Research Quality and Knowledge Production

Topics under this sub-theme:

• Innovations in pedagogical approaches
• Postgraduate supervision and mentoring
• Research ethics and academic integrity
• Innovative research methods and scholarly communication
• Quality assurance in postgraduate education
• Research funding, grantsmanship, and publication strategies
• Graduate employability and career development

Health, Biomedical Sciences, and One Health Innovations

Topics under this sub-theme:

• Digital health and AI in healthcare
• Biomedical and pharmaceutical innovation
• Public health systems and disease surveillance
• Veterinary medicine and One Health
• Nutrition, wellbeing, and community health
• Health policy and service delivery

Agriculture, Food Systems, Environment, and Climate Resilience

Topics under this sub-theme:

• Food, livestock and fisheries systems
• Climate-smart agriculture
• Natural resource management and biodiversity
• Food, water and energy security
• Environmental sustainability and climate adaptation
• Agricultural extension, rural development and livelihoods

Engineering, Infrastructure, Energy, and the Built Environment

Topics under this sub-theme:

• Sustainable infrastructure and urbanisation
• Renewable energy and energy transition
• Transportation, housing, and smart cities
• Water systems and sanitation
• Industrial innovation and manufacturing systems
• Materials, design, and technological applications
• Application of AI, robotics, and IoT in infrastructure development

Governance, Law, Security, Innovation, and Social Transformation

Topics under this sub-theme:

• Digital transformation in governance, policy and institutional reforms
• Law, justice and human rights
• Peace, equity, security and conflict resolution
• Migration, border systems and regional integration
• Gender, youth and social inclusion
• Development planning and public administration
• Entrepreneurship, innovation and knowledge commercialisation
• Research commercialisation and technology transfer
• Intellectual property and patent development
• Startup development and incubation
• University-industry collaboration
• Innovation ecosystems for Africa’s development
• Technological solutions for future societies

Finance and Administration in the Digital Economy

Topics under this sub-theme:

• Adapting to regulatory shifts and global market volatility
• Transparency in an era of digital finance
• Harnessing big data for organisational value creation
• Socio-economic impacts of automation and digital finance
• Digital financial systems, accountability, and institutional efficiency
• Public finance, administration, and sustainable development

Humanities, Languages, Culture and Creative Industries for Sustainable Development

Topics under this sub-theme:

• Digital humanities and artificial intelligence
• Language, linguistics and multilingual technologies
• Literature, creative writing and cultural expression
• History, archaeology and heritage conservation
• Philosophy, ethics and responsible innovation
• Religious studies, peacebuilding and social cohesion
• Theatre, music, visual arts and creative industries
• Indigenous knowledge systems and African intellectual traditions
• Media, communication and digital literacy
• Libraries, archives, museums and knowledge preservation