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1st Urhobo Studies Conference

1st Urhobo Studies Conference

Tue Sep 02 2025
09:00
Delta State University, Abraka
Capacity: 200 attendees

About the Event

The Urhobo Studies Association (USA) as a distinguished academic and cultural organisation is devoted to the promotion of the Urhobo language, culture, and heritage. In the twenty years of her existence, the Association has spearheaded several projects, including the production of a standard Urhobo Language Curriculum for schools, development of teaching and resource materials for Urhobo language teachers, organisation of teacher-training workshops, as well as the consistent publication of Aridon, an international (online) journal of Urhobo studies. Through these activities, the Association has played a central role in revitalising and sustaining scholarly and practical interest in Urhobo studies locally and internationally.

 

The Association seeks to further the mission of advancing Urhobo scholarship by convening scholars, researchers, educators, and cultural stakeholders to discuss, promote, and advance knowledge in all aspects of Urhobo studies. In recognition of the urgent need to revitalize and sustain the Urhobo language, the conference will be preceded by a one-day Workshop for Urhobo language teachers. This workshop is designed to build the capacity of the Urhobo teachers in Primary and Secondary schools, update their teaching strategies, and provide them with relevant instructional resources. The event is scheduled to hold on Monday 1st – Wednesday 3rd September, 2025 at Delta State University, Abraka.


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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: We are happy to invite you to submit your papers to the 1st Urhobo Studies Conference (USC2025). The conference, with the theme, 20 Years of Advancing Urhobo Studies: Reflections, Progress and Future Direction, aims to cover all aspects of Urhobo studies, including language, literature, anthropology, religion, philosophy, (ethno-) medicine, sciences, craft, music, agriculture, history, governance, lifestyle, cuisines, film studies, peace studies, conflict resolution and environment among others. We invite papers discussing the topics related (but not limited) to the following research areas: Urhobo language, linguistics, literature and communication studies Urhobo Science, technology, environment and ethno-medicine Arts, crafts, dance and music of the Urhobo people Culture, tradition and festivals in Urhobo land Law, history, religion and philosophy of the Urhobo People Urhobo Geography, Ethnography, Sociology and Anthropology. We invite papers discussing the topics related (but not limited) to the following research areas:

  • Urhobo language, linguistics, literature and communication studies
  • Urhobo Science, technology, environment and ethno-medicine
  • Arts, crafts, dance and music of the Urhobo people
  • Culture, tradition and festivals in Urhobo land
  • Law, history, religion and philosophy of the Urhobo People
  • Urhobo Geography, Ethnography, Sociology and Anthropology


Submission instructions: Abstracts are invited for 20-minute talks (with 10 minutes for discussion) or poster presentations on any aspect of Urhobo studies. Abstracts must be limited to 500 words, excluding references, with the title centered at top of page and authors’ names and affiliations indicated in the abstract.


Submissions open: May 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025


Contact Email: oghenesuowho@gmail.com