The PGIS Research Congress is the major annual research conference of the Postgraduate Institute of Science. The congress provides an excellent platform to share knowledge and network with scientists across the country and abroad through the presentation of cutting-edge research.
The Congress will be held on the 3rd, and 4thof November 2023. The Inauguration Ceremony, together with the keynote speech by a distinguished scientist will be held on the 3rd of November.
Technical Sessions of RESCON 2023 will be held on 3rd and 4th of November at the PGIS, and international participants will attend online.
The RESCON 2023 will be condcuted under the themes of Earth & Environmental Sciences, ICT, Mathematics, & Statistics, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Science EducationDay Event
Themes
Speakers
Participants
Be sure to use the templates provided to submit the abstract and the extended abstract
Abstract submission deadline is the 15th of June, 2023.
We are looking into all the possibilities of making the conference an in-person one, with the exception of online presentations on request under special circumstances, and for international presenters. We will keep you posted on any development.
For RESCON 2023, we will propocess the submitted abstract and make sure they are ready for review process, this will be done by our editorial assistants.
Abstract Guidelines Submission Checklist Author Declaration Form
Kindly use the following two templates when you write your abstract and extended abstract
If you do not use the templates, the editorial assistants will contact you and help you put the document to the template.
Please use these details about registration.
Local Students
Registration Type | Registration Fee |
Early Bird Registration (On or before 15/9/2023) | LKR 2000 |
Regular Registration (On or before 25/9/2023) | LKR 2500 |
Local Regular
Registration Type | Registration Fee |
Early Bird Registration (On or before 15/9/2023) | LKR 2500 |
Regular Registration (On or before 25/9/2023) | LKR 3000 |
International
Registration Type | Registration Fee |
Early Bird Registration (On or before 15/9/2023) | USD 40 |
Regular Registration (On or before 25/9/2023) | USD 50 |
Before you submit the abstract, be sure that
- You have the abstract with you as an MS word document prepared according to the template
- you have the extended abstract with you as an MS word document prepared according to the template
Keynote Speaker
Justin is Professor of Science and Environmental Education at University College London (UCL), UK. His research focuses on learning and engagement in and out of schools. After studying for a degree in chemistry, Justin trained as a teacher and taught in London schools before joining King's College London in 1989, where he worked as a researcher and teacher educator until 2014. Justin was President of the European Science Education Research Association (ESERA) from 2007-11 and is President of the UK National Association for Environmental Education. He edits the journal, Studies in Science Education, and is an editor of the International Journal of Science Education.
Rethinking Scientific Literacy in an Era of Pandemics, Conspiracies and Climate Emergencies
Recent events have called into question the extent to which science education has prepared the general public for today's challenging world. Scientists are now more visible in public life however significant numbers of adults and young people do not trust what they say. It is also clear that many people do not have a basic understanding of key scientific concepts or of how science works. It could be argued that science education has failed and that we need to reconceptualise what we mean by scientific literacy. This talk will outline the problem and some possible ways forward.
Plenary Speakers
Prof. H. M. T. G. A. Pitawala | Director/PGIS |
Dr. Thilini Weeraratne | Chairperson/RESCON 2023 |
Dr. Kapila Wijayaratne | Secretary/RESCON 2023 |
Prof. Charmalie Abayasekara | Editor-in-chief/RESCON 2023 |
Ms. Shiromi Rajapura | Convener/Ceremonial Committee |
Mr. Nadun Madanayake | Convener/Food and Entertainment Committee |
Dr. Tharindu Dewasurendra | Convener/Logistics Committee |
Dr. Manjula Wijesinghe | Convener/Media and Publicity Committee |
Dr. Buddhi Nanayakkara | Convener/Registration Committee |
Dr. Udeni Wijesooriya | Convener/Technical Programme Committee |
Prof. Priyanka de Silva | Convener/PGIS Highlights Committee |
Dr. Ashwini Amarasinghe | Convener/International Relations Committee |