SSSUK Annual Symposium and AGM 2026
About this Event
We are looking forward to welcoming you to the SSSUK Annual Symposium and AGM! Join us in person at the Brunei Gallery Lecture Theatre, SOAS University of London for a day filled with insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and engaging presentations. This event is a must-attend for anyone passionate about Sudan and South Sudan. Get ready to connect with like-minded individuals and gain valuable knowledge. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to be part of our community. See you there!
This year, we are again offering reduced prices to ensure inclusivity. If you are also able to make a donation to SSSUK you will be supporting this initiative.
Tickets (if available) will be sold at the door on the day of the event, but if you wish to have lunch at the venue then please book in advance.
Please note that the symposium-only tickets will be sold at £15 at the door.
Hot drinks cannot be served at the start of the day so if you need a coffee before the symposium begins please pick one up at one of the nearby shops before you arrive.
Agenda
🕑: 09:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Registration
Info: Please stop by at the registration desk even if you have already bought your tickets online. New members can also join the SSSUK at the same time.
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Welcoming remarks by SSSUK Chairperson - Aziz Magid
🕑: 10:15 AM - 05:00 PM
This year's symposium presentations will include:
Info: Impact of War on Heritage – Ismail Hamid ⁂ The Nilerian Script – Mawan Muortat ⁂ Sudanese Anthropology in Exile from the War of 2023: a 2026 Report from Cairo – Janice Boddy and Ellen Gruenbaum ⁂ Community Peace Carrier: the civil capital forged by war – Dr Mekki Elshibly ⁂ Sudan's Digital Paradox: digital food assistance as a tool for saving lives, exploitation, or waging war – Susanne Jaspers ⁂ Digital Rights and Justice – Asil Sidahmed and Alex Darby ⁂ History of German-Sudanese Relations – Roman Deckert ⁂ The symposium will also feature cultural performances.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 0.00 to GBP 30.00
