THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION IN COLLABORATION WITH THE COPPERBELT UNIVERSITY

PRESENTS:

The 2 nd National Symposium
on
Research and Innovation

27TH -29ST MAY 2024| CBU RIVERSIDE CAMPUS, KITWE ZAMBIA
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THEME

Setting the Agenda for Economic Transformation through Research and Innovation

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About the Smyposium

Symposium Format

  • Keynote addresses in plenary sessions
  • Short paper presentations in parallel sessions (15 mins)
  • Exhibitions showcasing innovations and products
  • Poster presentations

Call for Abstracts

  • Sub-theme:
  • Please specify the paper's relevant sub-theme
  • Presentation Mode:
  • Choose between Oral or Poster (select one)
  • Proposed Title:
  • Keep it concise, informative, and within 15 words.

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Organising Chairs

Prof John Bwalya

email:TBA

Prof Jameson Mbale

jameson.mbale@cbu.ac.zm

Editorial Team

Prof O Shumba

shumba.overson@cbu.ac.zm oshumba@yahoo.co.uk

Prof J Siame

johnsiame@cbu.ac.zm

Dr Ngawo Namukonde

ngawo.namukonde@cbu.ac.zm ngawo.namukonde@gmail.com

Mrs Kamwenye Chingili

kamwenye.chinjili@cbu.ac.zm

Publicity and Logistics Team

Dr Alice P. Shemi

alice.shemi@cbu.ac.zm

Ms Christabel Malama

christabel.malama@cbu.ac.zm

Mr Ramsey Mutuka

ramsey.mutuka@cbu.ac.zm

Fundraising and Budget Team

Prof Chanda Shikaputo

shikaputog@cbu.ac.zm

Dr Bruce Mwiya

bmwiya@cbu.ac.zm

Programme Details

SUB-THEMES

ACCOMODATION

PAYMENT

1. Environment Mining and sustainable development

• Sustainable mining and value creation

• Sustainable infrastructure development

• Sustainable natural resource management

• Renewable energy and emerging technologies, e.g., battery and electric vehicles

• Climate change, education, adaptation and mitigation



2. Food security and health

•Agricultural production

• Post-harvest technologies

• Food and nutrition security

• Health and poverty reduction.

• Gender equality

• Rural and urban livelihoods

• Tackling vulnerability and pandemics

3. Entrepreneurship, employability, and business development

• Job creation and entrepreneurship

• Business development

• Sustainable fiscal policy and reforms

• Debt management strategies

• Monetary and financial sector policies





4. Higher education and skills development

• Higher education, industry and employability

• Reforming the higher education curriculum

• Emerging technologies and pedagogy

• ICTs and digital innovations in teaching and learning management

• Artificial Intelligence, generative technologies and education



5. Partnerships in research and innovation

• Creating and managing partnerships

• Value creation networks

• Research and innovation infrastructure

• Academia-industry-government partnership

NOTICE

Please note that accommodation will not be provided for attendees hence you required to to arrange your own accommodation.

Professional

Amount: K1200
To be sponsored by the institution.

Zanaco or Mobile Money
Student

Amount: K700
To be verified by the supervisor

Zanaco or Mobile Money
Small Organizations

Amount: K2000
Also applies to small entreprises

Zanaco or Mobile Money
Large Organizations

Amount: K5000
This includes Exhibitors and sponsors

Zanaco or Mobile Money
Account Details

Bank Name: ZANACO
Branch: Kitwe Business Centre
Account No: 0110950301136
Sort Code: 010245
SWIFT Code: ZNCOZMLUXX

The proof of payment can be sent to the following people:


1. Mr. Mathews Chibuluma
Contact Number: #####################
2. Dr. Ngawo Namukonde
Contact Number: #####################