Sept. 2, 2025 - Sept. 3, 2025
https://www.urhobostudiesassociation.org
We are happy to invite you to submit your papers to the 1st Urhobo Studies Conference (USC2025) which will be held in Abraka, Nigeria from 2nd to 3rd September, 2025 with the theme, 20 Years of Advancing Urhobo Studies: Reflections, Progress and Future Direction. The conference aims to cover all aspects of Urhobo studies, including language, literature, anthropology, religion, philosophy, (ethno-) medicine, sciences, craft, music, agriculture, history, governance, lifestyle, cuisines, film studies, peace studies, conflict resolution and environment among others. We invite papers discussing the topics related (but not limited) to the following research areas:
1. Urhobo language, linguistics, literature and communication studies
2. Urhobo Science, technology, environment and ethno-medicine
3. Arts, crafts, dance and music of the Urhobo people
4. Culture, tradition and festivals in Urhobo land
Law, history, religion and philosophy of the Urhobo People
5. Urhobo Geography, Ethnography, Sociology and Anthropology
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Submission instructions:
Abstracts are invited for 20-minute talks (with 10 minutes for discussion) or poster presentations on any aspect of Urhobo studies. Abstracts must be limited to 500 words, excluding references. The format of the abstract must follow the guidelines below:
-Title centered at top of page
-Authors’ names and affiliations should be indicated in the abstract
-Word count at the end of the abstract
-File name: title.pdf (this is the only acceptable format in Easyabs).
NB: copy paste the abstract in the comment box.
Submissions open: May 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025
Abstract review period: June 1, 2025 - Aug. 10, 2025
Contact Email: [email protected]