5TH CUUL ANNUAL RESEARCH DISSEMINATION CONFERENCE

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The Consortium of Uganda University Libraries (CUUL) invites you to the 5th Annual Research Dissemination Conference. This conference is an annual event, attracting global delegates; including librarians, information professionals, publishers, content providers, and consultants to explore practical strategies for harnessing the potential of open knowledge to empower African communities. The CUUL conference will feature a diverse program, including; research paper presentations, plenary sessions, poster sessions, engaging breakout sessions, and a lively exhibition. The main objective of this conference is to provide a platform for sharing knowledge, best practices, and innovative ideas to foster collaboration, networking, and capacity building among librarians.

Register for Conference

Count down to Early Bird Registration Deadline on 31st August 2026

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Conference Theme

  • Transforming Knowledge Ecosystems For Navigating the Digital Frontier
  • Please submit to : research@cuul.or.ug or cuulrpfc@gmail.com

Sub-Themes

  • Open Science and Open Educational Resources
  • AI, Data Science, Big Data, Visualisation and Research Data Management
  • Records Management, Digital preservation and Sustainable Archiving
  • Digital Inclusion and Equity
  • Ethics, Cybersecurity and Privacy
  • Digital Literacy and Life Long Learning
  • Sustainable Library Spaces

Conference Information

Important Deadlines

  • Deadline for submission of abstracts – 20th March 2026
  • Notification of acceptance of abstract – 3rd April 2026
  • Deadline for submission of full papers – 1st July 2026
  • Notification of acceptance of the papers – 3 Aug 2026
  • Submission of full papers & PowerPoint presentations – 1st September 2026

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Submission Guidelines
Venue and Dates
Fees
Payment Options
  • The abstracts and poster write-ups should not be more than 300 words. They should include the names of the author(s), affiliation(s), e-mail & telephone contacts of the corresponding author, the subtheme, title, objective(s), problem, methodology, and 5- 6 keywords.
  • The full paper should have a maximum of 5000 words, font size 12, Times New Roman; 1.5 spaced, Tables and Figures inserted near where they are first cited, APA 7th edition, and in MS Word.
  • Ten slides presentation covering the subtheme, title, objective(s), problem, methodology, key findings, discussion, conclusions, recommendations, and areas for further research.
  • There will be a peer review process for the submitted papers.
  • Application for exhibition opportunity should be emailed before 30th June 2025

Venue: Four Points By Sheraton Kampala

Dates: Thursday 1st & Friday 2nd October 2026

Ugandans and East Africans:

  • Early bird registration (ends on 31st of August 2026) – UGX 200,000 ($55)
  • Late registration – UGX 250,000 ($70)

Non-East African:

  • Early bird registration (ends on 31st of August 2025) – $100
  • Late registration – $120

Exhibitors: (Gold – $3000, Silver – $2000, & Bronze – $1000)

  • Gold (Exhibit -stalls, 30-minute (2) presentations, display screen, meeting with the CUUL executive members, cultural gala, add your logo on conference promotional materials, CUUL website & social media mentions).
  • Silver (Exhibit -1stall, 30-minute (1) presentation, meeting with the CUUL executive members, cultural gala, add your logo on conference promotional materials, CUUL website & social media mentions
  • Bronze (Exhibit -1stall, 15-minutes(1) presentation, add your logo on conference promotional materials), and meeting with the CUUL executive members.

Account Information

  • Account Name: Consortium of Uganda University Libraries
  • Bank Name: Standard Chartered Bank
  • Bank Accounts:
    • Uganda Shillings – 0102012444900
    • S. Dollars – 8702012444900
  • Swift Code: SCBLUGKAXXX Swift Code 8 Characters: SCBLUGKA
  • Branch Name: STANDARD CHARTERED BANK UGANDA LIMITED
  • Branch Address: SPEKE ROAD, 5, STANDARD HOUSE BUILDING
  • Branch Code: XXX

Mobile Money

MTN: 0782704900 (Drake Tamale – CUUL Treasurer)

**Include withdrawal charges.

Submit to : research@cuul.or.ug or cuulrpfc@gmail.com

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