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Call for Abstracts

For the Society of South African Geographers (SSAG) Conference “Geography and Geographers in a changing environment: Emerging trends and challenges”


The School of Biology and Environmental Sciences at the University of Mpumalanga is pleased to announce the call for abstracts for the Society of South African Geographers (SSAG) Conference on “Geography and Geographers in a changing environment: Emerging trends and challenges.” – 2026. The organising committee cordially invites academics and students to submit abstracts on any geography-related theme. The details of the conference are as follows:

Conference Sub-Themes

  • Geographies of Tourism
  • Physical Geography
  • Human Geography
  • Climate Impacts
  • Traditional and Indigenous Knowledge Systems
  • Environmental and Resource Management
  • Community Engagement and Participation
  • Advances in Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
  • Political Ecology and Economy
  • Township and Rural Economy
  • Sustainable Development
  • Population and Migration

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Academic Conference Date: 14-16 September 2026
Student Conference Date: 17-18 September 2026
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University of Mpumalanga

Important Dates

  • Call for Abstracts Deadline: 15 April 2026
  • Peer Review Notification: 25-30 April 2026
  • Early Bird Registration: 25 April 2026
  • Registration Deadline: 27 May 2026
  • Last Date for Conference Payment: 29 May 2026

Accommodation

Mbombela offers a wide range of accommodations, including the Tfokomala Hotel and Conference Centre on campus.

Conference Fees

  • Academic conference: R2000 (R1000)
  • Student conference: R600 (online R100)

Field Trip

  • Kruger National Park
    (geographies of tourism and conservation)
  • Kapsehoop (Urban landscapes)
  • Field excursion cost: R300.00 (estimated cost)

Contact Information: ssag2026@ump.ac.za