Great Zimbabwe University Local Conference THEME KNOWLEDGE, CULTURE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN THE 21 ST CENTURY Great Zimbabwe University (GZU) is delighted to announce the 2nd and final call for papers for the first local conference on its mandate – Centre of excellence in arts, culture and heritage – to be held on 7 – 9 October 2014. Non-GZU researchers from Zimbabwe and abroad with particular interest in the University niche are encouraged to respond. The conference aims to provide a platform for scholars in the areas of Commerce, Science, Agriculture, Culture and Heritage Studies, Education, Arts and Social Sciences to deliberate on issues embracing knowledge, culture and sustainable development within the framework of the 21st century. The University also intends to come up with a book project in which the papers presented will constitute chapters for reading resource materials meant to enhance the implementation of the new programmes that are informed by its mandate. SUB-THEMES ARTS AN AFROCENTRIC RECONSTRUCTION OF ZIMBABWEAN HISTORY, LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND RELIGION AGRICULTURAL AND NATURAL SCIENCES RECONCEPTUALISATION OF SCIENCES, AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION EDUCATION: THE ROAD MAP TO EMPOWERMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS AFRICAN INDIGENOUS ARTS AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY CULTURE AND HERITAGE POSTCOLONIAL GAZE AT DEVELOPMENT AFRICAN CULTURE AND HERITAGE FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMERCE RECENT TRENDS AND SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS PRACTICES IN COMMERCE SOCIAL SCIENCES GENDER, CULTURE AND CONSERVATION GUIDELINES FOR WRITING ABSTRACT The submission should be structured as follows:      Clear and concise paper title Selected Sub-theme Author(s) Institution Author(s) contact details: email address and phone number 1 Abstract must be written in English in 12 point, Times New Roman font. Abstract must be between 250 and 300 words. Abstract should show innovation. A statement stating that the work has not been published elsewhere should be included in the abstract. DEADLINES The deadline for the submission of abstracts is 29 August 2014. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION Abstracts should be sent to [email protected] . ACCEPTANCE PROCESS    All abstracts submitted will be peer reviewed with particular focus on significance of the study, originality, logic and clarity of presentation. The latest date for issuing feedback on the abstracts received will be 31 August 2014. If an abstract is accepted the author(s) will be requested to submit the full paper for presentation by 30 September 2014. FURTHER INFORMATION For any queries or additional information please contact: Mrs R. Mtemeri Administrative Assistant, Research and Postgraduate Studies 266645-63 ext 164 / 254085 (Direct line) E-mail: [email protected] 2