Kabale University, in partnership with the International Science Council (ISC), the University of South Africa (UNISA), and the Society for the Advancement of Science in Africa (SASA), will co-host an international webinar themed “Indigenous Knowledge in Transdisciplinary Research and Education: Experiences from Africa.”
This high-level webinar forms part of the ISC’s global initiative to advance social sciences and promote transdisciplinary research approaches that integrate Indigenous knowledge systems with academic scholarship. The session will highlight African perspectives on how collaborative knowledge production strengthens research, education, and community-driven solutions for sustainable development.
Being listed as a co-host reflects Kabale University’s growing international recognition and engagement in global scientific discourse led by the International Science Council, a prestigious body with worldwide membership.
Date: Wednesday, 4 March 2026
Time: 14:00–15:30 UTC | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM East African Time (EAT)
Keynote Presentations
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Keynote 1: Transdisciplinary Research in the African Context Prof. Norma Romm will examine transdisciplinary research as a practical approach for integrating African Indigenous Knowledge Systems with academic science. The presentation will demonstrate how collaborative knowledge building enhances culturally relevant and socially grounded outcomes in areas such as sustainable development, food security, and health, while addressing the historical marginalization of Indigenous knowledge. Speaker |
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Keynote 2: Ethnoscience and Ethnomedicine in Africa for Social Cohesion Dr. Daniel Buyinza will explore how ethnoscience and ethnomedicine contribute to social cohesion by strengthening community understanding of nature, health, agriculture, and social organization. He will discuss participatory research models that combine Indigenous observation with modern scientific approaches, emphasizing community relationships, cultural heritage, and global health relevance. Speaker |
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Keynote 3: Indigenous Knowledge Generation and Decolonization of Education in Africa Dr. Francis Akena Adyanga will address the decolonization of education through Indigenous knowledge-centered curricula. Drawing from community-based research experiences in northern Uganda, he will demonstrate how intergenerational learning and community-led knowledge production can enhance inclusion, strengthen education outcomes, and improve public health education across Africa. Speaker |
Target Audience
- Academics and researchers
- Policy makers
- Graduate students
- Development practitioners
- Institutions and individuals interested in Indigenous knowledge systems, transdisciplinary research, and education reform
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TAnZYi1TS0qBqzic8vXCyA
Contact Information
For inquiries, please contact:
Megha Sud
Senior Science Officer, International Science Council
Email: Megha.Sud@council.science
Organized in partnership with
International Science Council (ISC)
Kabale University
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Society for the Advancement of Science in Africa (SASA)
Photo: Anton Eitzinger (CIAT) via Flickr (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0)