Undergraduate Research Symposium 2026
8th Undergraduate
Research Symposium on
Humanities and Social Sciences
Faculty of Arts
University of Colombo
SYMPOSIUM ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Advisors
Professor Indika Karunathilake, Vice Chancellor, University of Colombo
Professor Iresha Lakshman, Dean, Faculty of Arts
Symposium Co-chairs
Ms. Nadeesha Jayathunga
Ms. Irangi Samarakoon
Symposium Secretary
Ms. Sandamali Abeywickrama
Symposium Treasurer
Ms. Chathurika Hansamali
Special Support
Mr. T. Sureshkaanth (SAR, Faculty of Arts)
Sub Committees
Abstract Review Committee
Dr. Bihimini Abeywickrama (Co-Chair)
Ms. K. Rewathy (Co-Chair)
Review committee assistants
Ms. T. E. I. Dangalla
Mr. Thishula Savinda
Ms. G. Ramoda Nimanshika
Editorial Committee
Dr. W. M. K. Wijesundara (Co-Chair)
Dr. V. P. I. S. Wijerathne (Co-Chair)
Ms. Nandula Perera (Co-Chair)
Dr. P. Nagasinghe
Dr. T. A. C. Jayanthi Bandara
Dr. W. M. K. Wijesundara
Dr. Esther Surenthiraraj
Ms. Nicola Perera
Mr. Navindu Thiwanka Vithanage
Ms. Dilini Gunarathna
Mr. Osanda Gunarathna
Mr. Joseph Francis
Ms. Luxshe Hariharan
Workshops Coordinating Committee
Mr. Pulasti Kumara Igalawitanage (Chair)
Sinhala & English Medium – Mr. Thishula Savinda
Tamil Medium – Ms. M. S. P. Sumaiya
Workshop Resource Persons
Prof. Ananda Karunarathne
Dr. Ganeshamoorthy
Dr. Krishantha Fedricks
Dr. Pavithra Jayawardena
Dr. Shamini Chandran
Ms. Luxshe Hariharan
Publication Committee
Dr. Anuradha Senanayake (Co-Chair)
Ms. Anjali Korala (Co – Chair)
Ms. Manisha Liyanage
Ms. Madusha
Technical Sessions Committee
Dr. Thisara Perera (Co-chair) Ms. Anjali
Ms. Neranjala Sumathipala (Co-chair)
Ms. Wathsala Anuradhi (Co-chair)
Food and Beverages Committee
Mr. Sageeth Chathumadhu (Co-Chair)
Mr. Rivindu de Zoyza (Co – Chair)
Mr. U. N. S. R. Perera (Co-Chair)
Event Management Committee
Ms. J. M. I. S. Jayathunga (Co-Chair)
Ms. Madhavi Bandara (Co-chair)
Dear Author
Please submit your abstract through the following link