BACKGROUND

Science, Technology and Innovations (STIs), form an integral part of economic transformation in many nations across the globe, and constitutes a major driving force for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Addressing the complex nature of societal problems in the 21st century requires the adoption and application of scientific knowledge into new methods and business models that create opportunities for job creation and economic transformation. Achieving this requires leveraging the close interrelationship between science, technological innovations and entrepreneurship opportunities that emanate from research.

Over the past 70 years, the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has made significant strides in innovation-driven research in science and technology, and substantially contributed to national technological and socioeconomic development. KNUST has also been involved in various collaborative research with national and international partners and have contributed to many international scientific discoveries and entrepreneurial opportunities. It is important to reflect on these achievements and learn important lessons for the future.

As part of the KNUST Research Week, the Conference brings together KNUST’s stakeholders including researchers at KNUST and their postgraduate students, national and international partners, industry players and policymakers, and provides a platform to integrate ideas from many years of research 

CONFERENCE DATE: 29TH to 31ST MAY, 2023 TIME: 9:00AM EACH DAY 

VENUE: SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, KNUST 

TARGET PARTICIPANTS

Research scientists, innovators and entrepreneurs from higher education and research institutions,  Postgraduate students, International organisations, Industry players, Government agencies, donor agencies and all interested in research innovations and entrepreneurship. 

Participants must fill out the forms here.

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS 

The Conference calls for Abstracts under the following sub-themes:

1. Health and Wellbeing

Innovations in health-related research, including medical sciences, drug discovery and pharmaceutical sciences, public health, infectious and non-communicable diseases, antibiotic resistance, one-health diseases, among others.

2. Environment, Climate Change and Food Security

Covers all aspects of the environment. Research innovations that address sustainable development issues on natural resource management, climate science, agriculture and food security interventions would all be considered in this session.

3. Engineering and Technology Innovations

Focuses on engineering innovations and development of technologies for a sustainable and circular society. The application of physical, chemical and biological sciences in achieving sustainable solutions would be considered in this session. Artificial intelligence-based solutions, as well as architecture and art innovations work are also welcome. 

4. Governance, Entrepreneurship and Development

Covers business, management, planning, governance and social dynamics of inclusive development. Contributions are particularly welcome on the dynamics of innovations and entrepreneurship in the process of economic development. 

5. Basic and Computational Sciences

 

This sub-theme explores computational theories and applications. Topics of interest include theoretical sciences, mathematical modelling, predictive analytics, big data and related computational idea

 

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

- Abstract should be maximum 250 words

- Arial font size 11 with 1.5 spacing

- Include 3 – 5 keywords

- All authors names and their institutional affiliations should be clearly indicated

- Include contact details of corresponding author

- Indicate the sub-theme for which your submission is being made

- Submit Abstract in Microsoft Word Format 

 

 IMPORTANT DATES

· Call for Abstracts: 30th March – 30th April 2023

· Notification of Acceptance: 5th May 2023

· Conference Registration: 8th to 15th May 2023

· Conference Date: 29th – 31st May, 2023 

 

CONTACT

Kindly direct all enquiries on the Conference to the KNUST Research Conference Committee: 

Telephone: 0264062223/0265012563/0504071350

Email: conference@knust.edu.gh / knustconfab23@.gmail.com