Department of Archaeology and Tourism
Faculty of Arts
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
1st Multidisciplinary International Conference (Maiden Edition)
Theme: Multi-disciplinary Research in the 21st Century: Planning for the
Present and Future
Date: 9th -12th May 2021
Venue: Department of Archaeology & Tourism, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Call for Papers
Multidisciplinary research is en-vogue because of the realization that no discipline
has all the answers to all human and developmental problems. Multidisciplinary
research provides opportunities to tackle academic and societal issues from diverse
and interrelated perspectives. Multidisciplinary studies are expected to provide
solutions beyond the borders of any single discipline on problem(s) or issue(s).
Examples include contributions of the health sciences to pandemics (i.e. COVID-
19), or the interrogation of civil unrest and human rights violations by social
scientists. Understanding complex phenomena from multidisciplinary perspectives
is germane in solving societal and developmental issues. As such, the research
outcomes from such collaborations will be beneficial to multi-disciplines, nonacademic
sectors, and most importantly, influence policies that will improve our
society.
The Organizing Committee welcomes submissions relevant to the conference
theme 'Multi-disciplinary Research in the 21st Century: Planning for the Present
and Future'. Papers in other areas related to tourism, governance, education,
religion, heritage, and hospitality management are also welcomed. The sub-themes
for the conference include, but not limited to:
Subthemes
Interdisciplinary studies on:
The dynamics of pandemics (i.e. COVID-19)
Humanitarian crisis (i.e. Police brutality)
Climate Change: Adaption, Mitigation and Resilience
Tourism and Archaeology
Environmental Management
History and International Relations
Governance and Public Administration
Gender and Equity
Feminism
Humanities and Change
Religion and Cultural Studies/Religious crisis
Peace and Conflict
Entrepreneurship
Governance and Leadership
Security and Safety Issues
Human/Cultural Resources management
Education and development
Economy, poverty and inequality
Rural and urban development
Legal issues and policies
Public Health
Presenters/Authors Guidelines
Papers should state clearly the following- Background/statement of the
problem(s), objectives, methods, findings, discussions and implications of the
paper. Two hundred (200) words abstract should be submitted to the conference
email (mud.con2021@unn.edu.ng) on or before 5th March, 2021.
Presentation format
Oral
Author(s) should make a power point slides (maximum of fifteen) to be presented
in 15 minutes. Questions and answers will be moderated at the end of each session
by a session chair.
Virtual Presentation
Virtual presentations will be held in all sessions of the conference with a maximum
of 10 minutes for presenters. Audio-visual slides should reach the LOC two (2)
weeks before the conference.
Registration
Local Participants: N10, 000. 00
Foreign Participants: $100.00
Account Details:
Bank: Fidelity Bank
A/C Name: Archaeology and Tourism Conference
A/C No.: 5700043240
For inquiries, please contact:
Dr. E.E. Okonkwo
Head Department of Archaeology and Tourism
Tel: +234 (0) 803 810 3599
Email: emeka.okonkwo@unn.edu.ng
Dr. C. J. Odum
Chairman, Local Organizing Committee
Tel: +234 (0) 803 947 3427
Email: jude.odum@unn.edu.ng or mud.con2021@unn.edu.ng
Mr. S.J. Onyemechalu
Sectary, Local Organizing Committee
Tel: +234 (0) 908 254 3953
Email: stanley.onyemechalu@unn.edu.ng
