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Following the COVID-19 outbreak, the UoM Research Week 2020 which was due to be held from20 to 24 April 2020 at the University of Mauritius had been postponedand will now be held from 19 to 23 October 2020

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Message from the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Academia)

The 12th Edition of the Research Week will demarcate itself significantly from previous editions in that the emphasis will be highly multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary. This year’s edition in particular will encompass research findings pertaining to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As the main thrust of this edition, academics have been invited to disseminate outcomes of their research on the 17 SDGs as adopted by the United Nations. The eco-system that characterises the SDGs is well aligned from the national and regional if not international perspectives besides academia and the world of industry. Needless to add, the chosen thrust is broad and clearly addresses the national priorities of Mauritius.

It is also worth noting that this research thrust also aligns itself with one of the Task Forces that has recently been created at the UoM by the Vice-Chancellor relating to the SDGs while at the same time it adheres to the UoM’s vision as a ‘Research Engaged and Entrepreneurial University’.

By and large, the Research Week remains the most important disseminating research platform which fosters significant involvement, dedication and interaction of academics and students across the different Faculties and Centres on campus. The Call for Abstracts and Papers has again been enlarged this year to rope in researchers who have been and are still working jointly on projects or papers. This allows for much greater visibility of the research being undertaken by the UoM staff and students. Moreover, it is expected that interaction with varying groups of researchers will further enhance the cross-fertilisation of views and ideas and consolidate the base for more in-depth academic collaboration.

In addition, the different sessions will provide excellent opportunities for researchers benefiting from different funding schemes to showcase their research commitments and achievements. Opportunities will be provided to specific research groups which have benefited from alternative sources of funding - locally and internationally – to be more visible in what they do as well.

All in all, the dissemination exercise and outcomes will to a great extent shed light on research emanating from different internally funding schemes that have been introduced at the UoM since 2017 and the projects carried out by Poles of Research (PoIs, PREs and PRs), Research Centres and other teams of researchers over the past few years. It is anticipated that the 12th Edition will involve more people from the industry, policy-making circles and the community at large. Undoubtedly, these deliberations either through oral or visual presentations will provide meaningful insights into our economy and society and its upliftment.

It is with immense pleasure therefore that I wish all of you well for an insightful, thought-breaking, impactful and fruitful Research Week 2020.

 

Prof Sanjeev K Sobhee

Call for Extended Abstracts and Papers

12th Edition of the UoM Research Week
 

Monday 20 April to Saturday 25 April 2020

The 12th Edition of the UoM Research Week will be organised by the University of Mauritius (UoM) from 20 to 25 April 2020.

The Research Week aims at providing a consolidated platform for staff, students, industry partners and researchers to interact and carry out peer discussions on ongoing and emerging research issues. The main objective of the Research Week is, therefore, to showcase research being undertaken at the University which, to a large extent, is in line with its vision as a Research-Engaged and Entrepreneurial University.

This Edition demarcates itself from previous editions as it will be theme-based and organised under two (2) main thrusts and using a top-down approach as well. These are highlighted below:

Members of UoM academic staff (including those having benefited or benefiting from research funding from UoM, local or international institutions), UoM students, researchers from other Tertiary Education Institutions (TEIs) and collaborative partners are invited to submit Extended Abstracts/Papers for Oral Presentations and Poster Sessions.

Centres (CBBR, CRSI and ICSTH) and Poles of Research (PREs/PRs) should showcase their achievements through either Poster and/or Oral Presentation.

Stakeholders from private and public sectors, including alumni are also welcome to participate in this endeavour.

The following themes will constitute the 12th Edition of the UoM Research Week:

  • Hunger and Poverty Eradication;
  • Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security;
  • Health and Well-Being;
  • Quality Education and Lifelong Learning;
  • Gender Equality;
  • Sustainable Water Management and Sanitation;
  • Sustainable Energy;
  • Work and Economic Growth;
  • Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure;
  • Reduced Inequalities;
  • Sustainable Cities and Communities;
  • Sustainable Consumption and Production;
  • Climate Change;
  • Marine Conservation;
  • Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation;
  • Peace and Justice; and
  • Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Finance.

UoM academic staff having specific research collaboration with the industry are also invited to submit Extended Abstracts/Papers for Oral Presentations and Poster Sessions. These deliverables could be work-in-progress or completed research.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Up to five (5) Abstracts inclusive of Oral Presentation and Poster Presentation either as first author or presenting author may be submitted. However, only up to two (2) Oral Presentations will be allowed per presenter.

Abstracts, strictly as per the format and related to the event’s Main Theme, should be submitted using the online submission system only by Friday 30 September 2022 Friday 07 October 2022 at latest.

An abstract should not exceed one A4 size page and should be in MS Word format. Kindly ensure that your abstract is read and approved by all co-authors before submission.

All Abstracts will be peer-reviewed and checked for plagiarism. The corresponding author will be notified of acceptance at latest by Friday 14 October 2022.

All Abstracts should be formatted as per the template and submitted via the online submission system, according to the Abstract Submission Guide, on the following url: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=rw2022

In case an Abstract/Paper is not accepted for oral Presentation, the author may consider submitting same as a Poster Presentation.

RESEARCH OUTPUT

Accepted Abstracts will be published in the UoM Research Week 2022 e-Book of Abstracts.

A Scheme with respect to funding of publication of full papers emanating from the UoM Research Week 2022 is being devised. The modalities are being worked out and more details will be provided in due course.

IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES

Abstract Submission Deadline:

Friday 30 September 2022
Friday 07 October 2022

Notification of Acceptance:

Friday 14 October 2022

Submission of Pre-recorded Video Presentations and Posters
(via Google form):

Friday 21 October 2022

  • Important Note:
    Oral - A max. of 15 minutes will be allocated for the pre-recorded video and 5 minutes for the Questions & Answers. All Authors should be online to answer the questions.
  • Poster - A max. of 5 minutes will be allocated for the pre-recorded video and 5 minutes for the Questions & Answers. All Authors should be online to answer the questions.

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