MLA 2nd National Research Conference 2025
Theme
Leveraging Research and Collaboration for Sustainable Economic Diversification and Societal Transformation
Date: November 3rd – 6th, 2025
Venue: Northwest University, Kano, Nigeria
Sub-Themes by Cluster
Health
- Digital Health Technologies: Developing and implementing digital health solutions for improved healthcare access and outcomes.
- Global Health Security: Strengthening health systems and responding to global health threats.
- Non-Communicable Diseases: Researching and addressing the growing burden of non-communicable diseases.
- Healthcare Access and Equity: Improving healthcare access and equity for marginalized and vulnerable populations.
Education
- STEM Education for All: Promoting inclusive and accessible STEM education.
- Digital Literacy and Skills Development: Developing digital literacy and skills for the future workforce.
- Education for Sustainable Development: Integrating sustainability and environmental education into curricula.
- Teacher Training and Development: Enhancing teacher capacity and supporting teacher development.
Science
- Climate Change and Sustainability Science: Researching and addressing the impacts of climate change.
- Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency: Developing and promoting renewable energy solutions.
- Water Resource Management: Managing water resources sustainably for economic and environmental benefits.
- Biodiversity Conservation: Conserving and sustainably using biodiversity for ecosystem services.
Social Science
- Inclusive Economic Growth: Researching and promoting policies for inclusive economic growth.
- Social Protection and Safety Nets: Developing and implementing social protection programs for vulnerable populations.
- Migration and Development: Exploring the relationships between migration and development.
- Governance and Institutional Development: Strengthening governance and institutional capacity for sustainable development.
Law
- Environmental Law and Policy: Developing and implementing effective environmental laws and policies.
- Intellectual Property and Innovation: Promoting innovation and creativity through intellectual property protection.
- Human Rights and Social Justice: Advancing human rights and social justice through law and policy.
- Trade Law and Policy: Developing and implementing trade laws and policies that support sustainable development.
Engineering
- Sustainable Infrastructure Development: Designing and developing sustainable infrastructure solutions.
- Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency: Developing and promoting clean energy solutions.
- Water and Sanitation Engineering: Providing access to safe water and sanitation through engineering solutions.
- Disaster Risk Reduction and Management: Developing and implementing engineering solutions for disaster risk reduction.
Agriculture
- Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems: Promoting sustainable agriculture practices and food systems.
- Climate–Smart Agriculture: Developing and implementing climate-resilient agricultural practices.
- Agricultural Innovation and Technology: Promoting innovation and technology in agriculture.
- Food Security and Nutrition: Ensuring food security and promoting nutrition for all.
Humanities
- Cultural Heritage and Preservation: Preserving and promoting cultural heritage for future generations.
- Social and Cultural Impact Assessment: Assessing the social and cultural impacts of development projects.
- Ethics and Values in Development: Promoting ethics and values in development processes.
- Narratives and Storytelling for Social Change: Using narratives and storytelling to drive social change.
Submission Guidelines
- Abstract must not exceed 250 words and must clearly state the objective, methodology, key findings, and relevance to the conference theme or sub-theme.
- Full papers must be between 3,000 – 6,000 words, formatted in APA 7th edition.
- Papers can be empirical, theoretical, or practice-based.
- All submissions will undergo a peer-review process.
Important Dates
- Abstract Submission Deadline: 15th August 2025
- Notification of Acceptance: 25th August 2025
- Full Paper Submission Deadline: 15th October 2025
- Conference Dates: November 3rd – 6th, 2025
Registration Fees
Category
Fee
Academic Staff
₦25,000
Physical Participants
₦20,000
Postgraduate Students & Others
₦20,000
Virtual Participants
₦15,000
International Participants
$100
Bank Information
For payment, please use the following details:
Bank: AltBank
Account Number: 0503291274
Account Name: Muslim Lecturers Association
Contact Information
Submission Email: mlaconference2024@gmail.com
Enquiries: +2348020396393, +2348033744954, +2348038053397
Conference Officials
Chief Host
Prof. Ahmed Adedeji
President, MLA
Host
Prof. Mukhtar Atiku Kurawa
Vice Chancellor, North Western University Kano
Chairman
Prof. Hafiz Abubakar
Former Deputy Governor, Kano State
