GALA Conference 2026

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASSc) is hosting the 11th Biennial Global Academy of Liberal Arts (GALA) International Conference, “The Liberal Arts in Action: Catalysts for Change”, on 13–15 October 2026 at the Learning Resource Centre (LRC), preceded by a pre-conference Writers’ Workshop. The conference is hybrid, bringing together participants from partner universities across Africa, Europe and the Americas.

The GALA Conference 2026 seeks to highlight the value of liberal arts in cultivating critical thinking, creativity, innovative ideas, and insightful, engaged citizens who can drive meaningful transformation in their communities and beyond.

Monday 12 October · All day Tuesday 13 October · 8.00am–1.00pm LRC Room 6

Africa International University; Director, The Institute for African Realities, and Director, Leadership and Governance Hub

4.30–4.50pm · Questions and answers with both keynote speakers