[SydPhil] SENE 5 | ACEPS Uni Johannesburg | 18th-20th August 2027

[Mitova, Veli]

The African Institute for Epistemology and Philosophy of Science (ACEPS<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/ZnMwCOMKzVT01QN8YHEfJcGGn9Z?domain=uj.ac.za>) is thrilled to announce that it was selected as the host for SENE 5­—the fifth annual meeting of the Social Epistemology Network<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/1hWXCP7LAXfozV0wgH0h1cxZlbV?domain=socialepistemology.net>.

When: 18th to 20th August 2027

Where: Johannesburg (Glenburn Lodge and Spa<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/kjIxCQnMBZf3vZXQVSMiocGI0Pn?domain=glenburn.co.za>­—3km from UNESCO World Heritage Site Cradle of Humankind)

Keynotes: philosophers Luvell Anderson<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/DclICROND2uR4ZG6YTOsnc1VKcx?domain=philosophy.illinois.edu> and Catarina Dutilh Novaes<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/NWqUCVARKgC5qQ2JBiQt1cEl6yR?domain=cdutilhnovaes.com>; legal theorist and SA Human Rights commissioner Tshepo Madlingozi<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/lqmzCWLVXkUPro6E3spuLcoPl79?domain=tshepomadlingozi.com>.

1st CfA: October 2026

Funding: ACEPS, University of Johannesburg and Philosophy Department, Northwestern University
Queries: Veli Mitova (vmitova at uj.ac.za<mailto:vmitova at uj.ac.za>)


This is the first time SENE takes place in the Global South. Expect more than the Big 5 and watch this space!
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Veli Mitova
Professor and Director: ACEPS
University of Johannesburg