International Research Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

University of Sri Jayewardenepura

The 9th International Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences – 2025, with its theme, “Advancing Sustainable Development Research in the Age of Artificial Intelligence,” aims to explore the intersection of AI and sustainability. Join us to engage in thought-provoking discussions, expand your network, showcase your research, and contribute to impactful change on a global scale.

“Resilient Societies , Transformative Futures: Bridging Humanities, Social Sciences and Innovation”

The conference committee invites research abstracts from the below mentioned categories :

Governance & Public Policy
Criminology & Justice Studies
Education & Knowledge Systems
Culture, Heritage & Decolonial Perspectives
Music, Dance & Performing Arts
Digital Society, Artificial Intelligence & Quantitative Social Research
Climate Change, GIS, Disaster Management & Community Resilience
Psychology, Mental Health & Social Transformation
Sociology, Human Society & Social Change
Economic Development & Innovation
Gender, Diversity & Social Justice.
Media & Digital Cultures
Migration & Community Development
Languages & Applied Linguistics
Philosophy, Ethics & Religious Studies

Keynote Speaker Abstract

Keynote Speaker

Prof. Gray Barkhuizen

Plenary Speaker

Prof. Hiroyuki Kusaka

Plenary Speaker

Mary-Lee Mulholland

Advisory Committee

Chairperson

Snr.Prof.Shirantha Heenkenda
Dean
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences University of Sri Jayewardenepura

Chairperson

Dr.Dilini Walisundara
Senior Lecturer
Department of English and Linguistics
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Secretary

Mr. K.L. Thisara Sathsara
Lecturer
 Department of Geography
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Guidelines for Abstracts

Submissions are invited from original, unpublished research for IRCHSS 2027

Submissions may be submitted in Sinhala, Tamil & English. Other languages are also under consideration for the submission of abstracts. Interested individuals are requested to contact the conference organisers for further information in this regard

The abstract should be a single block paragraph consisting of 350 words including 5 key words. 

The abstract should include the following elements: Background, problem or purpose, methods, results and conclusions. 

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Graduate Forum

The International Research Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences (IRCHSS) has
consistently provided a platform for academics and researchers to disseminate scholarly
work.
While postgraduate students have participated in previous conferences, there has been less
dedicated space specifically designed to support their academic development.
In this context, the introduction of a Graduate Forum aims to strengthen student engagement
and provide a structured platform for emerging scholars within IRCHSS 2027.

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