Conference on The Role of Educational Institutions as Catalysts

About the Conference

Research and policy institutions like the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, the Institute for Economics and Peace, and the Kalu Institute provide critical insight through training and knowledge production. Legal frameworks and governance are reinforced by the Public International Law and Policy Group and the UN Peacebuilding Commission.

Despite the work of these actors, educational institutions must play a more active role—embedding peacebuilding, sustainable development, and poverty eradication into their curricula, research agendas, and community engagement efforts remains essential to long-term transformation and resilience.

Themes

• Transformative Education as a Catalyst for Economic Empowerment
• Equity, Access, and Inclusion in Fragile Education Systems
• Innovative Financing Mechanisms for Education in Fragile and Conflict-Affected Contexts
• Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) for Sustainable Livelihoods and Self-Reliance
• Education and the Sustainable Development Goals in Fragile States
• Integrating Peace Education and Social Cohesion into School Curricula
• Post-Conflict Reconstruction of Educational Infrastructure and Systems
• The Role of Higher Education in Governance Reform and Policy Development
• Community-Based and Informal Education for Conflict Prevention
• Digital Learning Technologies and Educational Continuity in Crisis Contexts

Eligibility

This conference is intended for individuals with academic or professional expertise in the fields of Law, Economics, Political Science, Sociology, and related disciplines. We particularly welcome the participation of postgraduate students, early-career researchers, faculty members, practitioners, and professionals affiliated with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) operating in fragile and conflict-affected regions.

For Speaker

Applications to serve as a conference speaker must be submitted by 15 September 2025 via email to dos@law.uni-mysore.ac.in , using the subject line: ” Speaker at Role of Educational Institutions as Catalysts Addressing Poverty and Mitigating Conflict in Fragile States”

Eligibility and Requirements:

• A PhD in Law, Economics, Political Science, Sociology, or a closely related discipline.
• Currently affiliated as a faculty member with a recognized academic institution, or
• An active social practitioner or activist affiliated with an internationally recognized NGO working in poverty alleviation, hunger relief, or conflict resolution.
• Submission of a Europass-format CV.
• Confirmation of willingness to participate virtually.
• A 600-word abstract of the proposed presentation, accompanied by a PowerPoint presentation (PPT).
• Selection Criteria: Originality, thematic relevance, clarity of presentation, and overall contribution to the objectives of the conference.

For Participants:

Eligibility and Requirements:

• Submission of a Curriculum Vitae in Europass format.
• Confirmation of online participation for the full two-day conference.
• Agreement to complete a post-conference assessment, with certification based on examination performance.
• Submission of a 300-word Statement of Purpose (SOP) reflecting personal views on poverty and conflict globally. The SOP must be an original piece of work, without the use of AI tools or content generation software.

Call for Papers

• Abstract: Maximum of 150 words, including the paper title and five keywords.
• Full Manuscript: 4,500–5,000 words.
• Citation Style: OSCOLA, 4th Edition.
• Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
• Line Spacing: 1.5
• Footnotes: Times New Roman, 10 pt, single spacing
• File Format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) only.
• Co-Authorship: Maximum of two authors per paper.
• Referencing: All sources must be properly acknowledged.
• Plagiarism Policy: Similarity index must not exceed 10% (Turnitin); AI-generated text is strictly prohibited.
• Submission Deadline: 20 September 2025

How to Register?

Interested candidates can register online via the link given at the end of the post.

Programme Details

• Conference Mode: Online (Virtual)
• Conference Dates: Friday, 26 September 2025 – Saturday, 27 September 2025
• Daily Timings: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Indian Standard Time – IST)
• Post-Conference Examination: Tuesday, 30 September 2025
• Application Deadline: 15 September 2025
• Notification of Acceptance: 20 September 2025

Contact

Contact Email: dos@law.uni-mysore.ac.in

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