SSIRC 2025: Social Sciences International Research Conference Umhlanga, Durban, South Africa, November 5-7, 2025 |
| Conference website | https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/SSIRC |
| Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=ssirc2025 |
SSIRC 2025: Social Sciences International Research Conference
Umhlanga, Durban, South Africa, November 5-7, 2025
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS/PAPERS
Abstract submission due date: 28 March 2025
Conference Theme: Social Sciences Research in the AI era: Opportunities, Challenges and Threats
CONFERENCE OBJECTIVE: The Social Science International Research Conference (SSIRC), organised by the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, North-West University (NWU), South Africa, aims to connect researchers, academics, communities and practitioners to share information, research findings and experiences on several aspects in the fields of management, law, finance, economics, education and emerging technologies. The conference also provides an international platform for networking and creates a space where PhD candidates can enhance their research skills through expert-led workshops and connections with peers from the local and global research community.
DATES & VENUE:
- 5 November: Pre-Conference Workshop
- 6–7 November: Conference sessions
- Venue: The Radisson Blu, Umhlanga Durban, South Africa
CONFERENCE FORMAT:
- In person
IMPORTANT DATES:
- Abstract submission: 28 March 2025
- Abstract feedback: 18 April 2025
- Full paper submission: 20 June 2025
- Paper feedback: 25 July 2025
- Registration due: 31 July 2025
- Payment due: 29 August 2025
- Final paper submission (for publication): 1 October 2025
CONFERENCE SUB-THEMES:
- Business Management
- Finance, Economics & Accounting
- Emerging Technology & Management
- Human Resource Management & Leadership
- Marketing
- Service Excellence in Higher Education Institutions
- Law
- Business Resilience & Sustainability
GUIDELINES:
- A maximum of two abstracts per author.
- A maximum of two papers per participant allowed (2 as presenter, 2 as co-author, or 1 as co-author).
- A maximum of one paper per doctoral student.
- Abstracts must be submitted on EasyChair:https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=ssirc2025
- Submission help: https://easychair.org/help/
- Abstracts close: 28 March 2025. Feedback by 14 April 2025.
- Accepted full papers submission by 20 June 2025.
- Papers go through double-blind peer review.
- Accepted papers presented (face-to-face or online) will be eligible for publication in the Conference Proceedings with ISBN.
- Referencing style: APA 7th Edition
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES:
- Paper presenting author (PhD student): $250 / R3875
- Attending pre-conference workshop: $250 / R3875
- Paper presenting author (1st paper): $350 / R5425
- Paper presenting author (2nd paper): $250 / R3875
- Attending only (PhD students/candidates): $150 / R2325
- Conference registration fee: $550 / R8525
- Accompanying person (attending only): $250 / R3875
ORGANISERS: WorkWell Research Unit, Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, North-West University, South Africa
Contact Person: Prof Ephrem Redda
CONFERENCE CO-CHAIRS:
- Prof Babs Surujlal – North-West University
- Prof Herman van der Merwe – North-West University
SSIRC COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Prof Babs Surujlal – North-West University
Prof Herman van der Merwe – North-West University
Prof Ephrem Redda – North-West University
Prof Verona Leendertz – North-West University
Prof Crizelle Els – North-West University
Mrs Sune Horn
SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE
Chair of the Reviewers Committee
Prof Ephrem Redda
Track/Subject Chairs:
Prof Precious Mncayi
Prof Bibi Chummun
Dr Aletta Neetling
Dr Sumari Tesnear
Prof Ankit Katrodia
Dr Kekebogile Paadi
Prof Luzaan Hamilton
Prof Liandi van den Berg
Experts/Reviewers
A list of reviewers recruited from across the world will be published in the conference proceedings.
CONTACT US:
For General Enquiries such as submissions, registrationsSune Horn, Conference AdministratorEmail: ssirccon@gmail.com
For Payments/Invoicing:
Ms Lourencia Augustinho
Email: lourencia.augustinho@nwu.ac.za
For Programme and Scheduling (Keynote, Plenary Sessions and Parallel sessions)
Prof Bennie Linde
Email: bennie.linde@nwu.ac.za
For review process/editorial process/proceedings:
Prof Ephrem Redda
Email: Ephrem.Redda@nwu.ac.za