Submission

The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka cordially invites scholars, researchers, and practitioners to the 2^nd International Research Symposium on Social Sciences and Humanities (IRSSSH 2026). This prestigious event is organized in collaboration with the Malaya University, Malaysia.

IMPORTANT DATES

Calling for Abstract- 14^th May 2026

Abstract submission deadline – 30^th July 2026

Notification of acceptance – 31^st August 2026

Submission of revised abstract – 20^th September 2026

Registration closing date – 5^th October 2026

Symposium date – 26^th November 2026

CONFERENCE TRACKS

1. Archaeology, Heritage Management and History: Preserving of  Sustainable Future
2. Environmental Management, Geography and Development Studies: Integrating Sciences for Sustainable Environments
3. Language, Culture and Literature: Bridging Cultural Divides for Global Sustainability
4. Technology, Innovation and Education: Advancing Knowledge and Innovation for Sustainable Development
5. Economics, Entrepreneurship and Management: Building Sustainable Economies and Inclusive Governance
6. Communication and Mass Media: Promoting Awareness and Action for Sustainability
7. Sociology, Anthropology and Criminology: Understanding Societal Dynamics for a Sustainable World
8. Tourism and Hospitality Management: Sustainable Practices in Global Tourism and Hospitality

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION

Please note that all Abstracts must be submitted in English Medium only

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GUIDELINES FOR ORAL PRESENTATIONS

All the authors should present their research using PowerPoint (MS Office) format 97-2003. Details of the presentations are as follows:

• Duration of the presentation: 10 minutes (8 minutes for presentation and 2 minutes for question)
• Mode: Online
• Language: English

REGISTRATION

• Rs. 3500.00 – Faculty Members*
• Rs. 4500.00  – Other local participant
• $15.00  –  Foreign participant

* This opportunity is only available to faculty members who are the first authors of abstracts.

Note: Participants must all be registered if there is more than one presenter. Based on that registration, they will receive the certificates.

PUBLICATION

All accepted abstracts will be published in the symposium proceedings. In addition to that, the Authors will also be invited to contribute with the full papers to a special volume of the peer-reviewed faculty journal “Samodhana”, published by the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.

Note: Please note that any research not presented at the research conference will not be published symposium proceeding. Hence, symposium proceeding will be published as online mode (E-copy) and it will be circuited among the presenters by using their registered email address.    

Certificate

Arrangements will be made to send the printed certificates by post

Note: Participants must all be registered if there is more than one presenter. Based on that registration, they will receive the certificates. This condition also applies to faculty members.