University of Lagos
In Deed and In Truth·The University of First Choice and the Nation's Pride
Founded in 1962 as one of Nigeria's first generation universities, the University of Lagos teaches and researches across the sciences, medicine, engineering, law, business and the humanities from its main campus on the Lagos lagoon at Akoka.
The university runs three campuses in Lagos: the main campus at Akoka, the College of Medicine at Idi-Araba, and a third site at Yaba. It is consistently placed among the leading universities in Africa, and its research output is coordinated through the Central Research Committee, which also convenes this conference and the research fair that runs alongside it.
The Central Research Committee coordinates research policy, research grants and the Annual Research Conference and Fair for the University of Lagos.
Chaired by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics and Research).
Three days of plenaries, parallel sessions and a research fair, convened by the Central Research Committee of the University of Lagos and open to researchers within and outside Nigeria.
Sustainable Frontiers: integrating systems for food security, health, housing and humanity for combating global challenges
The University of Lagos convenes researchers, policymakers and practitioners to confront global challenges through eight interdisciplinary tracks, from biotechnology to social policy. Held in person at the Jelili Omotola Halls.
Eight tracks for the call for papers
Every submission is assigned to one track at the point of submission, and reviewers and session chairs are organised along the same lines. Each track below opens onto what it covers, the questions it wants and the disciplines it expects to hear from.
- I
Cultural Heritage, Human Rights, Humanities and Sustainable Development
Indigenous knowledge systems, rights based approaches and the humanities in service of inclusive development.
5 topic areas - II
Biotechnology and Genomic Innovations for Food and Health Security
Applied genomics, crop science and biotechnology addressing nutrition and disease burden.
5 topic areas - III
AI, Data Science, Cybersecurity and Clean Tech Innovation
Computational and digital approaches to infrastructure, information security and low carbon technology.
5 topic areas - IV
Leadership and Policy Strategies for Sustainable Development
Governance frameworks and institutional leadership models aligned to the Sustainable Development Goals.
5 topic areas - V
Public Health, Drug Discovery, Therapeutics and Global Preparedness
Pharmaceutical research, epidemiology and health systems readiness for emerging threats.
5 topic areas - VI
Transformative Education and Capacity Building for Future Sustainability
Pedagogical innovation and skills development for a changing labour market.
5 topic areas - VII
Smart Cities, Human Centered Urban Design and Environmental Resilience
Urban planning, housing and infrastructure that withstand climate and population pressure.
5 topic areas - VIII
Social Policy and Human Security in Emerging Economies
Social protection, conflict prevention and human security frameworks in developing economies.
5 topic areas
Six ways into the 19th edition
Submit an abstract
Choose one of eight subtheme tracks and submit through the online portal before Monday, 14 September 2026. Accepted oral presentations go forward for publication in the UNILAG journals.
Go to the submission portalRegister and pay
Early bird, regular, student and international rates, paid securely online with an instant receipt. Student rates are verified at the point of registration.
Go to registrationSponsor the conference
Five tiers, from headline partner to departmental supporter, each with a place in the programme, the book of abstracts and the sponsor wall.
See sponsorship tiersTake a stand at the fair
The research fair runs alongside all three days. Stands and table tops are available to firms, publishers, departments and student teams.
Apply for a standFind somewhere to stay
Accommodation on the Akoka campus and nearby, with guidance on airport transfers, Lagos traffic and visa support letters.
View accommodationCollect your certificate
Certificates are generated automatically once attendance is recorded, and carry a code anyone can verify against this site.
Go to certificatesOur sponsors
The Annual Research Conference and Fair is made possible by organisations that back Nigerian research. Their support pays for the venue, the research fair, the student paper prizes and the delegate bursaries.
Sponsors for the 19th edition are being confirmed
Confirmed partners appear here as they sign, from headline partners through to departments and alumni supporting a single session. If your organisation would like to be among them, the tiers and the application form are one click away.
Become a sponsor