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