{"id":102,"date":"2017-03-23T09:51:53","date_gmt":"2017-03-23T09:51:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/eesrassw.net\/blog\/?p=102"},"modified":"2017-03-23T09:51:53","modified_gmt":"2017-03-23T09:51:53","slug":"social-work-conference-october-25-27th-2017-swc-2017-conference-announcement-and-call-for-papers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eesrassw.fsd.uni-lj.si\/blog\/2017\/03\/23\/social-work-conference-october-25-27th-2017-swc-2017-conference-announcement-and-call-for-papers\/","title":{"rendered":"SOCIAL WORK CONFERENCE, OCTOBER 25 \u2013 27TH 2017 (SWC 2017). CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT AND CALL FOR PAPERS"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The department of social work at the University of Botswana in conjunction with Erfurt University, Germany is pleased to announce a social work conference to be held in Gaborone, Botswana on October 25 \u2013 27, 2017<\/p>\n

THEME: \tSocial Work, Human Security, and Sustainable Development in sub-Saharan Africa
\nSub-themes will include:
\nSocial work and human security
\nPolitical security
\nSustainable development
\nSocial security
\nHuman Rights Based approach
\nSocial development
\nCorruption
\nThreats to human security
\nEconomic security
\nMigration
\nEnvironment and human security
\nFood security
\nSocial work in Africa
\nTourism and families in Africa
\nHuman trafficking<\/p>\n

Please, indicate your preference in terms of the above
\nCALL FOR PAPERS: Abstracts are invited on the above theme and sub-themes by researchers, academicians, policy makers and analysts, PhD students, and specialists in the field of human security and human rights. The official language of the conference will be English without any official translation for the plenary, panel, and poster presentations. <\/p>\n

ABSTRACTS: Abstracts should be submitted in English as an e-mail attachment word document by March 31st , 2017. Acknowledgement of selected abstracts will be made by April 15th, 2017. Selected papers from the conference will be published. Abstracts should include the following details:
\n\t\tMS Word or Times Roman, 12 point font
\n\t\tAuthor\u2019s name (names), address, telephone number, and e-mail address
\n\t\tTitle
\n\t\tOral or poster presentation
\n\t\tAudio-visual equipment (indicate if needed)
\n\t\tAbstracts should not exceed 300 words<\/p>\n

COMPLETED PAPERS: Completed papers for the conference must be received by August 15th , 2017. Please note that the papers should be in Microsoft Word for Windows, Times New Roman 12 with left margin and right margin 3 centimetres and 2.5 centimetres respectively. The paper should be double spaced.
\nIMPORTANT DATES:
\nAbstract submission\t\t\tMarch 31, 2017
\nAbstract acceptance notification\tApril 30, 2017
\nEarly bird registration by \t\tMay 30, 2017
\nRegular registration\t\t\tJune 30, 2017
\nLate registration\t\t\tAugust 25, 2017
\nConference begins\t\t\tOctober 25, 2017
\nConference ends\t\t\tOctober 27, 2017<\/p>\n

KEY NOTE SPEAKERS: The Conference Organising Committee will invite prominent scholars and personalities of diverse backgrounds as keynote speakers. The conference will also provide opportunities for roundtable discussion on related topics and research collaboration.<\/p>\n

VENUE: The conference will be held at the AVANI Hotel, International Conference Centre, in the capital city of Gaborone.<\/p>\n

FEES AND ACCOMMODATION: The registration fee will be US $350.00 per person for international delegates from the developed world, US $300.00 for participants from developing countries, and US $250.00 for students. Late registration will attract a penalty of U$ 20.00 in addition to the normal rate for the category. The registration fee does not include accommodation but covers lunch, tea, venue, and related costs during the conference. Delegates will find their own accommodation from the list provided by the organising committee or by themselves. The organising committee will gladly help with information on accommodation.
\nBANK DETAILS: To be provided
\nTRANSPORT: There will be paid transport to and from the conference centre at designated times. Information will be provided to delegates requiring personal transport.<\/p>\n

INDIVIDUAL MEETINGS: Groups\/Associations planning to meet after the conference should indicate in advance the type of assistance required<\/p>\n

ABOUT US:\tThe Department of Social Work at the University of Botswana
\noffers professional programmes in social work at Diploma,
\nBachelor\u2019s, Master\u2019s, and Doctoral level.
\nThese programmes are constantly reviewed to ensure relevance.<\/p>\n

\t\tThe Department has a vibrant, innovative, and dedicated staff
\n\t\tcomplement of 17 members specialised in various fields of
\n\t\tsocial work including clinical, social policy, and social development.<\/p>\n

THE ORGANISING COMMITTEE: Prof L-K Mwansa (Conference Chair) ,Prof R. Mupedziswa, Dr M. Rankopo, Dr O. Jankey, Dr T. Moroka, and Mr K. Jongman (Conference Secretary), Department of Social Work, University of Botswana, web-site: conferences.ub.bw <\/p>\n

REGISTRATION: The registration fee will be US $350.00 per person for international delegates from developed countries, US $300.00 for participants from developing countries, and US $250.00 for students.
\nLate registration will attract a penalty of U$ 20.00 in addition to the normal rate for the category. The registration fee covers lunch, tea, and venue and related costs.
\nDelegates to the conference should find their own accommodation from the list provided by the organising committee or by themselves. The organising committee will gladly help with information on accommodation.
\nBANK DETAILS:
\nACCOUNT NAME: UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA
\nBANK NAME: STANDARD CHARTERED BANK
\nBRANCH: STANDARD HOUSE BRANCH
\nACCOUNT NUMBER: 0100110109600
\nSWIFT CODE: SCHBBWGX
\nREFERENCE: WS095 & YOUR NAMES (NB. Please send proof of payment to Dr M. Rankopo or Dr K. Maripe)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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