CALL FOR PAPERS

SERA - DEASA Conference 2025

📘 Main Theme

Education in the 21st Century: Access, Affordability, Sustainability, Innovation and Relevance

📅 Conference Details

Date: 21–23 October 2025
Venue: University of Eswatini (UNESWA), Kwaluseni Campus
Host: SERA & DEASA

📚 Conference Sub-Themes

Emerging Horizons

Transformative strategies shaping education’s future.

Digital Learning Pathways

Ethical and inclusive design for digital education systems.

Innovative Financing

Creative models to fund accessible, equitable education.

AI & EdTech in Africa

Building capacity for educational technology and artificial intelligence.

Industry's Role

Creating sustainable education ecosystems through partnerships.

Mental Health

Wellness strategies for efficient learning environments.

Sustainable Development

Leveraging education to advance SDGs and local impact.

Transformative Education

Building resilience and adaptability through curriculum reform.

African Educational Development

Bridging policy and practice for educational transformation.

Virtual Collaboration

Fostering community in digital and hybrid learning spaces.

Professionalising Education

Advancing teacher qualifications and leadership capacity.

Guidance & Counselling

Psychosocial support and learner development in schools.

ODeL Governance

Inclusion, policy and innovation in distance education.

AI in ODeL

Exploring pedagogy, assessment and ethics in AI-enabled learning.

ODeL 2.0

Adaptive technologies for the next generation of ODeL.

Reimagining Online Education

Innovative approaches to curriculum and learner engagement online.

Quality in ODeL

Achieving SDG 16 through improved standards and practices.

Special Needs & Ethics

Integrating leadership, sustainability, religion, and inclusion.

🗓️ Important Dates

15 July 2025

First Call for Papers Deadline

20 September 2025

Second and Final Call for Papers Deadline
Early Bird Registration Ends

Within 2–3 weeks after submission

Notification of Acceptance

21–23 October 2025

Conference Dates

📝 Submission Guidelines

Abstract: 250–300 words
3–5 keywords
Indicate sub-theme, format (paper/poster/workshop)
Author name(s), institution(s), email & phone
Submit via: Google Form

💳 Registration Fees

Early Bird: E2500 / ZAR 2500 / USD 150 (before 20 Sept 2025)
Late Registration: E5500 / ZAR 5500 / USD 300 (after 20 Sept 2025)
Non-members / Day Payments: USD 300 / E5500 / ZAR 5500

🏦 Banking Details

For Eswatini Participants:
Bank: Standard Bank – SERA
Account Name: Swaziland Education Research Association
Account No: 9110 0063 32067
Branch: Manzini | Branch Code: 660564
Swift: SBICSZMX

MoMo No: 78290979

For Participants Outside Eswatini:
Bank: Standard Bank – DEASA
Account Name: Distance Education Association of Southern Africa
Account No: 012135224
Branch: Hatfield, Pretoria | Branch Code: 011545
Swift: SBZAZAJJ

Reference: Your name and surname
Email proof of payment to:
DEASA: willem.cronje@up.ac.za
SERA: mpumi321nm@gmail.com

📤 Conference Output

Electronic Programme
Electronic Book of Abstracts
ESWERA Journal & Special Edition of Selected Papers

Submit Abstract

Membership

Membership is open to persons with an active interest in education research and who pay the annual subscription fees. A person desiring to join the association may lodge an application form with the Secretary. Such application shall be considered and decided upon by the Executive Committee

You can register with the Journal to contribute with articles by filling in the registration form and become a contributing author of the Eswatini Education Research Journal