Indigenous knowledge Systems, also known as indigenous knowledge, traditional knowledge, folk knowledge, is a unique asset covering many aspects of a particular community, culture or society. Indigenous Knowledge Systems has gained special concern in this millennium worldwide in discovering solutions for evolving challenges.
The First International Research Symposium on Multidisciplinary Approaches in Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IRSIKS) is a unique academic event organized to be held annually by Gampaha Wickramarachchi University of indigenous Medicine (GWUIM) with the aim of sharing knowledge and experiences of experts in different fields of indigenous knowledge systems focusing to identify potential solutions for emerging issues related to wellbeing of the mankind and the environment.
The symposium creates a common platform to provide opportunities for researchers, academics and entrepreneurs in different fields to present their findings and to discuss, debate, and critique such knowledge and methods that would contribute for the sustainable development of the society on the theme
“Advancing indigenous knowledge systems for emerging challenges”
The symposium features a keynote on “Significance of Indigenous Knowledge Systems in sustainable development of society” in addition to the presentations on specific subthemes.
GWUIM intends to launch its official Journal (International Journal of Indigenous Knowledge Systems - IJIKS) and News (GWUIM News) in parallel to the symposium to mark the important historical milestone of the University - the first anniversary of the University.
GWUIM invites interested contributors around the world for this virtual inaugural international research symposium to share the knowledge and experiences that would be beneficial in global development.
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