- WSU Hosts 2025 SAHUDA Conference: Walter Sisulu University will organize the biennial South African Humanities Deans Association conference under the theme of reimagining the humanities for impact and excellence in the 21st century.
- Call for Abstracts and Submission Deadline: Scholars and researchers are invited to submit their abstracts by 31 August 2025 via email to sahuda@wsu.ac.za for consideration at the conference.
- Main Themes and Topics of Discussion: The conference will focus on how humanities respond to modern challenges such as social justice, climate change, and technological advancements, including topics like AI, decolonization, ethics, and inclusive education.
Walter Sisulu University (WSU) will host the 2025 South African Humanities Deans Association (SAHUDA) biennial conference under the theme: “Reimagining the Humanities in the 21st Century for Impact and Excellence.”
The event invites scholars, researchers, and thought leaders to submit abstracts by 31 August 2025. Email: sahuda@wsu.ac.za.
The conference will explore how the humanities can respond to today’s challenges from social justice and education reform to climate change and technology. While some view humanities as being in crisis, others argue they are simply evolving and adapting to remain relevant.
Key topics include artificial intelligence and digital media, decolonization and cultural identity, ethics, democracy, and human rights, climate and medical humanities, and inclusive education and new career pathways.
The event also states the humanities’ role in shaping public policy, preserving heritage, and promoting equity and global citizenship.
The conference promises bold discussions on how to reposition the humanities for impact and excellence in a fast-changing world.
