2nd March 2026
The Southern African-Nordic Centre (SANORD) invites scholars, researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and students from across the Global South and North to submit abstracts for the 2026 SANORD Annual Conference:
27th October 2025
Following the recent harrowing destruction and arson at the University of Fort Hare (UFH), over 30 organisations based in the Eastern Cape, and over 140 organisations and individuals across the country, have come together to reclaim and safeguard this historic institution, and call for democratic values to be restored and upheld.
11th August 2025
SANORD is proud to announce the regional winners of the 2025 Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition, a vibrant showcase of emerging research talent from across our Southern African and Nordic member universities.
13th December 2024
Social and Epistemic Justice in Action December 4-6, 2024 | University of the Western Cape, Bellville Campus, Cape Town, South Africa
13th December 2024
As the 16th Annual SANORD Conference hosted by the University of the Western Cape (UWC) came to a close, a momentous transition took place, marking both the end of one chapter and the beginning of another for the SANORD network.
6th December 2024
We are excited to officially open the 16th Annual SANORD Conference, hosted by the University of the Western Cape (UWC), and chaired by Prof. Jose Frantz, Chairperson of the Scientific Committee and Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation at UWC.
15th November 2024
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is excited to welcome delegates from around the world to the SANORD Conference 2024!
14th November 2024
To ensure the success of the electronic poster session, please follow these guidelines. Presenters will each have a 5-minute slot to speak on their posters followed by 5 minutes Q&A.
9th October 2024
A limited number of conference delegate support are available for SANORD member institutions. Students and staff from SANORD member institutions in the Southern Africa and Nordic region are eligible to apply for CDS.