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In a world where classrooms are rapidly evolving and knowledge is no longer confined to textbooks, the question is no longer whether education should change but how. From the rise of Artificial Intelligence to the growing demand for inclusive and resilient learning systems, the future of education depends on bold ideas, practical research, and shared experiences.

The 4th International Conference on “Re-shaping Education for Sustainable Development”, organized by the University of Rwanda-College of Education, invites you to contribute your ideas and research at UR-Gikondo Campus from June 15 to 17, 2026.

Why your contribution matters

Building on the success of three previous international conferences, this edition brings together educational practitioners, academicians, development partners, organizations, non government actors, and postgraduate students from both national and international contexts.

The conference focuses on reimagining sustainable futures through pedagogical innovation, inclusion, and resilience, responding to the urgent need to realign education and research with the demands of the 21st century.

What to expect

Participants will present and discuss research and practices across key thematic areas :
• Teacher Professional Development
• Educational Technology and Pedagogical Innovations
• Inclusive Education and Early Childhood Education
• Languages and Social Sciences Education
• STEM Education
• Artificial Intelligence and Educational Transformation
• Industry and Academia Collaboration for Sustainable Impact
• Creating Legacy through Research Co-creation
• Deconstructing Research for Educational Impact

Presentations will mainly be delivered in person through parallel sessions, with limited online participation. Opportunities are also available for poster presentations and research exhibitions. Selected papers will be refined and published in the Rwandan Journal of Education.

Submit your abstract

Interested contributors are invited to submit an abstract of 150 to 250 words by April 30, 2026.

Submissions must :
• Be in Microsoft Word, Times New Roman, font size 12
• Be written in one block paragraph
• Follow APA referencing style
• Clearly align with one thematic area
• Include full author contact details and affiliation

Notification of acceptance will be communicated by May 10, 2026.

Take action

Your research and experience can help shape education in Rwanda and beyond. Do not miss this opportunity to share your work, connect with peers, and contribute to meaningful educational transformation.

Submit your abstract via the conference portal : www.ur.ac.rw/conference.

For details, please open this link to access the conference flier : https://www.ur.ac.rw/conference/spip.php?page=conference_flier

Ntirandekura Schadrac
PRO, UR College of Education