About the Hangout

The PhD Hangout is a dynamic platform designed exclusively for PhD scholars and graduates across Africa. Hosted in different cities across the continent, each edition creates a unique space where scholars, researchers, and professionals from diverse fields come together to collaborate, exchange ideas, and co-create solutions to today’s pressing challenges.

Main Objectives

Interdisciplinary Connections
Foster interdisciplinary networking and peer-to-peer support.
Collaborative Innovation
Promote collaboration and co-creation of high-impact projects.
Research Showcase
Stimulate critical discussions on the value of the PhD in the modern world.
Critical Dialogue
You will get opportunity to share different marketing ideas to every participant in the conference.

Host a Hangout

Host a Hangout in your city

Bring the PhD Hangout experience to your city and join a growing Pan-African movement of doctoral excellence. As a host partner, you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your academic community, institutions, and city as a hub of doctoral innovation and collaboration.

NEXT EVENT

Find a Hangout Near Your City

Discover where the PhD Hangout is happening next and find a gathering near your city to connect, share, and collaborate with fellow doctoral professionals.

PhD Hangout Harare
Nov 20,2025
PhD Hangout Johannersburg
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The PhD Hangout Harare

Join us for the exciting Harare edition on the 30th of November at Cresta Lodge, Msasa @ 1430hrs...
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Next Event: Harare

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Our Signature Elements

The PhD Hangout experience is anchored on signature moments of inspiration, insight, and interaction.

Keynote Address
Distinguished scholars, practitioners and thought-leaders will deliver thought-provoking keynote addresses that explore contemporary and futuristic discourse on issues of global, regional or national interest.
TenToq Sessions
Fast-paced, high-energy 10-minute presentations delivered by selected PhD speakers. Each TenToq showcases innovative research, disruptive ideas, or impactful projects, designed to spark meaningful dialogue and action. All under 10 minutes.
Panel Discussions
Facilitated interactive panels bringing together diverse doctoral voices and encouraging debate, cross-sector insights, and collaborative thinking on pressing contemporary issues.
Networking Session
Open networking session where participants mingle and create connections over snacks and refreshments.

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