SEED → ASCEND

ASCEND 2027

AUST Student Conference on Environment and Sustainable Development

“Sustainability in Times of Global Transformation: Innovation, Society, and Resilience”

Join the SEED Programme (Student Environmental Engagement & Development) and present your research at the inaugural student sustainability conference at AUST.

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15–16 April 2027
AUST Campus, Beirut

Engage. Research. Ascend.

SEED Year-long workshops, mentoring, and research development
6 Panels Interdisciplinary themes across all AUST faculties
ASCEND April conference with oral presentations and proceedings

Submission Stages

Expression of Interest

Up to 150 words

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Research Plan

Up to 700 words + document upload

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Final Research Essay

Up to 900 words + document upload

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Key Dates

DateMilestone
28 September 2026Release of Call for Papers; SEED Programme opens
20 October 2026Deadline for expression of interest
27 October 2026SEED Workshop: How to Develop a Research Plan
3–7 November 2026Faculty-led thematic workshops
15 December 2026Deadline for Research Plan submission
10–24 January 2027Faculty review; notification of acceptance

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