The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka cordially invites scholars, researchers, and practitioners to the 2nd 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- 14th May 2026
Abstract submission deadline – 14th August 2026
Notification of acceptance – 31st August 2026
Submission of revised abstract – 20th September 2026
Registration closing date – 5th October 2026
Symposium date – 26th November 2026
- Archaeology, Heritage Management and History: Preserving of Sustainable Future
- Environmental Management, Geography and Development Studies: Integrating Sciences for Sustainable Environments
- Education and 21st-Century Learning: Developing and Innovative Framework for Sustainable Learning Solutions
- Language, Culture and Literature: Bridging Cultural Divides for Global Sustainability
- Technology, Innovation and Education: Advancing Knowledge and Innovation for Sustainable Development
- Economics, Entrepreneurship and Management: Building Sustainable Economies and Inclusive Governance
- Communication and Mass Media: Promoting Awareness and Action for Sustainability
- Sociology, Anthropology and Criminology: Understanding Societal Dynamics for a Sustainable World
- 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
Download the Abstract Template here
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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: Physical/Online
- Language: English
REGISTRATION
| Participant Category | Registration Fee |
| Students (Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students Enrolled in Higher Education Institutions in Sri Lanka) | LKR 3,500 |
| Foreign Students enrolled in Higher Education Institutions in Sri Lanka | LKR 5,000 |
| Non-Student Presenters/ Participants (Academics, Researchers, Professionals, and Others) | LKR 5,000 |
| Foreign Presenters (Online Presentation) | USD 25 |
| Foreign Presenters (Physical Presentation) | USD 50 |
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.
