2nd International Research Symposium on Multidisciplinary Approaches in Indigenous Knowledge Systems
2nd International Research Symposium on Multidisciplinary Approaches in Indigenous Knowledge Systems
“Harnessing Indigenous Knowledge for the Sustainable Development of Sri Lanka”
“Harnessing Indigenous Knowledge for the Sustainable Development of Sri Lanka”
ABOUT - IRSIKS 2024
The Second International Research Symposium on Multidisciplinary Approaches in Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IRSIKS) is a unique academic event organized to be held annually by the 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 on identifying potential solutions for emerging issues related to the wellbeing of mankind and the environment.
Conference History (IRSIKS 2022)
Mark These Important Dates in Your Calendar
Exciting News! We have EXTENDED the abstract submission deadline for the “IRSIKS, 2024”. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to showcase your research!
Submit your abstract on or before the NEW DEADLINE - 25th DECEMBER, 2023
15thDecember 2023
25th December 2023Paper Submission (Abstracts)
15thDecember 2023
25th December 202307th February 2024
Notification of Acceptance
15th February 2024
Final Submission of Revised Abstracts
15th February 2024
18th February 2024
Early Bird Registration
01st March 2024
Symposium Date
IRSIKS 2024
IRSIKS 2024
01st March 2024
Conference Tracks
Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Philosophies
Indigenous Medicine
Indigenous Health Sciences
Applied Sciences and Agriculture
Computer Science and Informatics
Statistics and Data Science
Engineering and Technology
Social Sciences and Culture
Management and Related Disciplines
Education and Languages
Multidisciplinary Studies
Health Tourism, Business and Economics
Human - Environment Interactions
Yoga and Parapsychology
Details of the Event
Date
1st March, 2024
Time
8.00 am - 5.00 pm
Venue
Gampaha Wickramarachchi University of Indigenous Medicine, Kandy Road, Yakkala, Sri Lanka
Guests of Honour
Her Excellency Senior Professor Janitha A. Liyanage
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Russian Federation & Founding Vice-Chancellor of the GWUIM
Emeritus Professor Gamini Senanayake
Former Vice-Chancellor, University of Ruhuna
Keynote Speaker
Senior Professor Gamini Rajapakse
Department of Chemistry
Faculty of Science
University of Peradeniya
Faculty of Science
University of Peradeniya
Conference Chair
Dr. Kamalika Jayathilaka
Dean
Faculty of Indigenous Social Sciences & Management Studies
Conference Co-Chair
Dr. Ranuka Hewage
Senior Lecturer
Head of the Department
Department of Indigenous Medical Resources
Faculty of Indigenous Health Sciences and Technology
ranuka@gwu.ac.lk
Conference Secretary
Dr. Jithya Wijesinghe
Senior Lecturer
Department of Indigenous Medical Resources
Faculty of Indigenous Health Sciences and Technology
jithya@gwu.ac.lk
Important Dates:
Paper Submission (Abstracts)
25th December 2023
Notification of Acceptance
07th February 2024
Final Submission of Revised Abstracts
15th February 2024
Early Bird Registration
18th February 2024
Symposium Date
01st March 2024