7th African Conference on Research in Chemistry Education (ACRICE)
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”
As the global scientific community seeks to align education and research with urgent environmental and sustainability challenges, this ACRICE program addresses a clear gap: how chemistry education can be transformed to contribute meaningfully to environmental solutions. Its focus on green chemistry, digital transformation, regenerative pedagogies, and curriculum reform makes it highly topical, especially in the context of climate change, ecosystem degradation, and the global push for sustainable development.
The conference is expected to make valuable contributions to the international advancement of chemistry by showcasing innovative teaching models, green lab practices, and interdisciplinary approaches that can be adapted across different regions. It promotes chemistry not just as a field of study, but as a tool for positive environmental action. Moreover, by fostering collaboration between educators, researchers, and policymakers, particularly from Africa and the Global South, it brings diverse perspectives into global discussions, helping to shape a more inclusive and impactful future for chemistry education and practice worldwide.
Proposed sections:
- Reimaging chemistry education and the labs: Going green
- Chemistry education for environmental restoration
- Digital transformation of chemistry education for sustainability and innovation
- Transformative pedagogies for regenerative chemistry education
- Restructuring the chemistry curriculum for green chemistry and sustainability
- Other relevant areas in Chemistry
Contact:
Dr. Ernest Koranteng <ekoranteng@uew.edu.gh>, Chair of local Organizing Committee
Department of Chemistry Education
University of Education, Winneba, Ghana
General E-mail: info@acrice2026.com
