IERIS Symposium: Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Education

The Institute for Educational Research and Innovation Studies (IERIS) invites students, researchers, educators, and the general academic community to an engaging symposium on:

“Learning from the Past, Educating for the Future: Sankofa, Indigenous Knowledge, and Contemporary Education.”

This symposium will explore how indigenous knowledge systems and historical perspectives can shape innovative and culturally responsive education for the future.

Date: 18 March 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Venue: Seminar Room 3, Student Centre, North Campus

Main Speaker
Prof. Jennifer Markides — University of Calgary, Canada

Chairman
Dr. Seth Tweneboah

Director/Host
Prof. Hope Pius Nudzor

Moderator
Prof. Richardson Addai-Mununkum

This symposium promises insightful discussions, critical reflections, and meaningful engagement on the role of indigenous knowledge in shaping contemporary education systems.

All students, faculty, researchers, and education stakeholders are warmly invited.