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Symposium Evaluation Form

East African Regional Sociology and Anthropology Symposium 2026

Thank you for attending. Your feedback shapes future USAA symposiums and events. This form takes about 5 minutes.

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Overall value of the symposium to you
Relevance of the theme and content to your work/studies
Likelihood you would recommend this symposium to a colleague
Likelihood you would attend a future USAA symposium
Likelihood you will register/renew as a USAA member following this symposium

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Clarify Professional Identity — what it means to be a professional sociologist/anthropologist, and what accreditation should follow
Bridge Practice and Employment — evidence from employers/development partners on competencies needed and how well they are being met
Strengthen Curriculum and Career Pathways — fit between education and the labour market, and career guidance for students
Elevate Southern Scholarship — visibility of Ugandan and regional sociological/anthropological scholarship
Build Regional Networks — cross-border professional networks among practitioners, researchers, academics and institutions
Deliver Concrete Outputs — adopted recommendations, a special journal issue foundation, and a working digital platform

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Opening Ceremony & Keynote
Session 1: Professional Identity (incl. The Job Advert Paradox)
USAA Digital Platform Showcase
Career Clinic / Talent & Career Exchange
Session 3: Networks & Southern Scholarship
Session 4: Social Relevance
Session 5: Employers & Development Partners Roundtable
Session 6: Classroom to Career
Working Session & Symposium Recommendations

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Venue and facilities (Makerere University Main Hall)
Registration process (online and on-site)
Timekeeping and pace of sessions
Meals, refreshments and tea breaks
Communication before the symposium (invitation, programme, reminders)
USAA registration/inquiry desk during breaks