Welcome to ACRICE 2026
The 7th African Conference on Research in Chemistry Education (ACRICE) brings together educators, researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers from across Africa and beyond to advance chemistry education through innovation, collaboration, and sustainable practices.
Building on six successful editions since 2013, ACRICE 2026 in Winneba, Ghana focuses on "Beyond Sustainability - Repositioning Chemistry Education for Environmental Restoration and Innovation"
Our Journey Through Africa
A biennial journey across Africa since 2013
Inaugural Conference
The birth of ACRICE, establishing a platform for chemistry education research in Africa
2nd Edition
Focus on indigenous knowledge systems and their integration into chemistry education
3rd Edition
Emphasis on digital transformation and technology integration in chemistry teaching
4th Edition
Bridging industry and academia for practical chemistry education and research
5th Edition
Post-pandemic innovations and resilience in chemistry education delivery
6th Edition
Sustainable chemistry practices and green education methodologies
7th Edition
Beyond Sustainability: Repositioning Chemistry Education for Environmental Restoration and Innovation
Conference Objectives
Advancing chemistry education across Africa
Curriculum Innovation
Promote emerging trends in chemistry curriculum design, pedagogy, and assessment methods tailored for African contexts.
Sustainability Focus
Highlight the intersection of chemistry education with sustainability and environmental protection initiatives.
Collaboration
Encourage partnerships between educators, researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers across Africa.
Knowledge Sharing
Disseminate cutting-edge research on sustainable chemistry and environmental innovation in education.
Technology Integration
Explore new sustainable technologies and innovative practices in chemistry education and research.
Inspiration
Inspire chemistry educators to reimagine the discipline as a driver for environmental restoration and social transformation.
Organizing Committee
Meet the team behind ACRICE 2026
Dr. Ernest Koranteng
Department of Chemistry Education
University of Education, Winneba
Email: ekoranteng@uew.edu.gh
Tel: +233 245 339 680
Prof. Arkoful Sam
Dean, Faculty of Science Education
University of Education, Winneba
Email: asam@uew.edu.gh
Tel: +233 244 927 880
Dr. Boniface Yaayin
byaayin@uew.edu.gh
Dr. Bright Ankudze
bankudze@uew.edu.gh
Dr. Alhassan Mahama
amahama@uew.edu.gh
Dr. Esther Nartey
enartey@uew.edu.gh
Dr. Twumasi Kwarteng
takwarteng@uew.edu.gh
Dr. Esther Nartey
enartey@uew.edu.gh
narteyesther@ymail.com
Dr. Twumasi Kwarteng
takwarteng@uew.edu.gh