ACRICE 2026

7th African Conference on Research in Chemistry Education

Beyond Sustainability - Repositioning Chemistry Education for Environmental Restoration and Innovation

11th - 14th October 2026
University of Education, Winneba, Ghana

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"

7th
Edition
500+
Expected Participants
40+
Countries
4
Days

Our Journey Through Africa

A biennial journey across Africa since 2013

2013
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Inaugural Conference

The birth of ACRICE, establishing a platform for chemistry education research in Africa

Pioneering
2015
Thohoyandou, South Africa

2nd Edition

Focus on indigenous knowledge systems and their integration into chemistry education

Indigenous
2017
SΓ©tif, Algeria

3rd Edition

Emphasis on digital transformation and technology integration in chemistry teaching

Digital
2019
Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria

4th Edition

Bridging industry and academia for practical chemistry education and research

Industry
2022
Cairo, Egypt

5th Edition

Post-pandemic innovations and resilience in chemistry education delivery

Resilient
2024
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

6th Edition

Sustainable chemistry practices and green education methodologies

Green
2026
Winneba, Ghana

7th Edition

Beyond Sustainability: Repositioning Chemistry Education for Environmental Restoration and Innovation

Current
Now Hosting

Conference Objectives

Advancing chemistry education across Africa

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Curriculum Innovation

Promote emerging trends in chemistry curriculum design, pedagogy, and assessment methods tailored for African contexts.

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Sustainability Focus

Highlight the intersection of chemistry education with sustainability and environmental protection initiatives.

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Collaboration

Encourage partnerships between educators, researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers across Africa.

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Knowledge Sharing

Disseminate cutting-edge research on sustainable chemistry and environmental innovation in education.

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Technology Integration

Explore new sustainable technologies and innovative practices in chemistry education and research.

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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

Organizing Team

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

Media & Publicity

Dr. Esther Nartey

enartey@uew.edu.gh

narteyesther@ymail.com

Dr. Twumasi Kwarteng

takwarteng@uew.edu.gh