Somali National University’s Annual Research Symposium returns for its eighth edition, bringing together researchers from across all 14 faculties to present findings, share methodologies, and foster the interdisciplinary exchange that drives genuine intellectual progress.
The 2026 symposium runs across three days at SNU’s Main Campus, featuring over 80 paper presentations, 40 poster displays, six keynote lectures, and a competitive student research showcase.
Keynote Speakers
The opening keynote will be delivered by Prof. Hodan Warsame, SNU Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, on the theme Research as Nation-Building: SNU’s Vision for 2030. Additional keynote speakers include Dr. Amina Mohamed Abdi (University of Nairobi, Environmental Science) and Prof. Jama Musse Jama (Redsea Cultural Foundation, Humanities).
Tracks and Sessions
Six thematic tracks run in parallel: Health and Medicine; Agriculture, Food Security, and Environment; Technology, Engineering, and Innovation; Law, Governance, and Social Policy; Education and Humanities; and Economics and Business. Plenary sessions will be held for selected high-impact papers.
Student Research Competition
For the first time, the symposium includes a dedicated undergraduate research competition. Top three papers win cash prizes of USD 500, USD 300, and USD 200, and will be published in the inaugural SNU Undergraduate Research Journal.
Registration and Abstract Submission
Attendance is free and open to all. To present, submit a 300-word abstract to research@snu.edu.so by 15 May 2026. Decisions communicated by 25 May. Full papers due 5 June.
Register to attend at snu.edu.so/symposium2026. Walk-ins welcome subject to seating availability.
Dates: 15-17 June 2026
Venue: SNU Main Campus, Auditorium and Conference Rooms A, B, C
Hours: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM daily
Contact: research@snu.edu.so
Language: Presentations may be in Somali or English