[Ansti] COVIDSET 2007

[Kirenga, David]

Dear All

 

I am pleased to share with you the information below on the forthcoming " Second African Regional Conference of Vice-Chancellors and Deans of Science, Engineering and Technology [COVIDSET 2007]". I should be grateful if you could circulate  this information to higher education institutions and Experts. 

 

Best regards

 

David Kirenga

 

 

 

 


 

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First announcement and call for papers

Second African Regional Conference of Vice-Chancellors and Deans of Science, Engineering and Technology

[COVIDSET 2007]

Venue:

Eskom Convention Centre, Midrand, South Africa   25 - 27 September 2007

Theme:

Relevance of Science, Engineering and Technology Training to development challenges in Africa.

Organizers:

UNESCO Nairobi Office

African Network of Scientific and Technological Institutions

Tshwane University, Pretoria, South Africa

Sponsors:

UNESCO

The Dutch Ministry of Development Cooperation

Website:

http://www.ansticonference.org

BACKGROUND

The African Network of Scientific and Technological Institutions (ANSTI), has established the Conference of Vice-Chancellors, Deans of Science, Engineering and Technology (COVIDSET) as a forum for University leaders responsible for Science and Engineering Education to meet and dialogue on strategic issues in Science and Engineering Education. COVIDSET is a forum both for the exchange of ideas and experiences as well as for the sensitization of University Leaders on trends in science and engineering education in the region and globally. In 2005, the first COVIDSET meeting was held in Accra, Ghana, under the theme "State of Science and Technology Training Institutions". The participants in the Forum highlighted the problems facing Science and Technology Training Institutions and developed a road-map for revitalization. In 2007, the forum will meet again to consider the theme "Relevance of Science, Engineering and Technology Training to development challenges in Africa". Under this theme, participants will be able to discuss two inter-related actions where university science and engineering education is expected to contribute to the attainment of various targets in the Millennium Development Goals and Education for sustainable development.

OBJECTIVES OF THE CONFERENCE

The main goal of the conference is to provide a forum for the discussion of issues pertaining to relevance of the current science and engineering curricula with particular reference to the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals and sustainable development.

CONFERENCE THEMES

The theme of the conference is "Relevance of Science, Engineering and Technology Training to development challenges in Africa". Under this theme, the conference will discuss sub-themes which address important issues of sustainability and the Millennium Development Goals. The sub-themes of the conference are:

*	Science, engineering and technology training for poverty alleviation 

*	Science, engineering and technology and the African renaissance 

*	Science, engineering, technology and the Environment 

*	Science, engineering and technology investment in African countries 

*	Science, engineering and technology for Health 

*	Science, engineering and technology for infrastructure development 

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

University leaders with experience and/or knowledge of the problems covered in the themes of the conference are invited to submit 200 - 250 words abstract to the ANSTI Secretariat. Papers should discuss how science and engineering education can produce graduates that can address the problems of diseases, the environment, poverty and infrastructure. Authors with proposals or experience with courses that address these issues are particularly welcome to submit abstracts.The abstract should include the title, author's name, affiliation, mailing address, e-mail address and fax numbers. For ease and speed of communication all correspondence between authors and the organizers will be by e-mail (conferencepapers at ansti.org). Intending authors should note the following deadlines.

*	 Submission of abstracts 31 March 2007 

*	 Notification of acceptance of abstract 15 May 2007 

*	 Submission of final manuscript 31 July 2007 

LOCAL CONTACT

Prof. F A. Otieno (South Africa) OtienoFAO at tut.ac.za

Ms. Celeste Hafele (South Africa) HafeleC at tut.ac.za

Ms. Annette Venter (South Africa) VenterA at tut.ac.za

INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Prof E. Tyobeka (South Africa) - Chairman	 Prof. S. Lwakabamba (Rwanda)	
Prof. Kwesi Andam (Ghana) - Co- Chairman	 Prof. Opiyo-Akech (Kenya)	
Prof. F. O. Otieno (South Africa)	 Prof. Jean-Pierre Ezin (Benin)	
Prof. E.L. Edroma (Uganda)	 Prof. Funso Falade (Nigeria)	
Engr. Olu Awoyinfa (Nigeria)	 Prof. O. Bamiro (Nigeria)	
Prof. B. Mwamilla (Tanzania)	 Prof. Ibidapo - Obe (Nigeria)	
Prof. M.T. Oladiran (Botswana)	 Prof. M. Imbuga (Kenya)	
Prof. M.O. Faborode (Nigeria)	 Prof. (Ms.) S.H. Abiose (Nigeria)	
Prof. A. Wright (Niger)	 Prof. (Ms.) M Halfani (Tanzania)	
Prof. J. Luboobi (Uganda)	 Dr. John Mugabe (South Africa)	
Prof. B. Dinku ( Ethiopia)	 Prof. Paul Vitta (Tanzania)	
Dr. Alex Tindimubona (Ethiopia)	 Prof Joseph Massaquoi (Kenya)	
Prof. G. Magoha (Kenya)	 Prof. S. Muhongo (South Africa)	
Dr. M.K. Timamy (Nigeria)	 Prof. G. Agong (Kenya)	
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES

The fee is $50.00 for participants from member institutions of ANSTI. Other participants will pay $200. The fee covers the welcome reception, conference dinner and the proceedings.

PARTICIPANTS

>From experience with the last Forum, we are expecting over 200 participants from among leaders of institutions responsible for teaching and/or research in the region. These will include Vice-Chancellors, Deans of Faculties and Heads of academic departments in African universities. There will also be participants from amongst the donor community and agencies involved in Higher Education and the promotion of Science and Technology in Africa.

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation will be reserved for participants at the Eskom Convention Centre (http://www.ecc.co.za/) Phone number: (011) 651-6189/ x 6142, Fax number: (011) 651- 6123. The Tariffs in Rand for the various categories of rooms is as follows:  

Standard Room (Bed, breakfast and dinner) 385.32  

Deluxe Single Room (Bed, breakfast and dinner) 450.30  

Deluxe Double Room (Bed, breakfast and dinner) 503.88  

Current exchange rate for the rand is R7.03 to the US Dollar.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Deans from ANSTI member institutions that are in good standing will be provided with a grant to enable them to participate in the conference. Enquiries about this assistance should be sent to mary.matemu at ansti.org

CONFERENCE LANGUAGES

The medium of communication at the conference will be English and French

CONFERENCE WEBSITE

A link to the conference website is available at http://www.ansticonference.org

CONTACT ADDRESS

The COVIDSET 2007 Conference Secretariat

The African Network of Scientific and Technological Institutions

UNESCO Nairobi Office

P. O. Box 30592

Block C, UN Gigiri Complex

Nairobi, Kenya

Fax +254 20 622538

e-mail: info at ansticonference.org

 	
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