Abstract Submissions

Abstract themes for the conference

The following themes are presented at the conference for which you may prepare your abstract. You will be required to indicate the theme for which you are submitting your abstract:

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Clothing, Textiles and New Technologies

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Food and Nutrition

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Consumer Behaviour and Decision-making

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Sustainability and Globalisation

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Entrepreneurship

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Hospitality Management

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Education/Teaching and Learning in Consumer Sciences and Consumer Studies

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Family and Related Social Issues

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Community Engagement and Outreach

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Housing and Interior

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Conference 2022 – Registration

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What is new?

WIL Indaba: University of Zululand: 18 - 20 September 2024

We are pleased to invite you to the inaugural WIL Indaba, hosted by the University of Zululand's Departments of Recreation and Tourism, alongside the Department of Consumer Science. This significant event will take place from September 18th to 20th, 2024, and will bring together academics, industry leaders, government representatives, civil society, and students to explore the intricacies of Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) and to develop a cohesive WIL framework.

The WIL Indaba addresses the ongoing misalignment between academia and industry. This essential dialogue aims to align industry expectations with academic instruction and ensure that funding for WIL initiatives is utilized effectively and diligently.

Virtual attendance option Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/99790399812

Agenda Overview:

Day 1: Focus on Curriculum – Africanization, Artificial Intelligence (AI), University-Industry Collaborative Engagements
Day 2: Focus on WIL Guidelines and Practice Framework
Day 3: Student Indaba, Focus on the Student Voice

We look forward to your participation and the opportunity to engage with you directly. Please feel free to contact Ms Anele Sibisi at: sibisia@unizulu.ac.za