Postgraduate Institute of Science

RESCON 2023

November 3-4, 2023

The Premier Postgraduate Research Congress of Sri Lanka.

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RESCON 2022 - Completed Successfully The Annual Research Congress of the Postgraduate Institute of Science was held successfully on the 28th, 29th, and 30th October 2022. The Inauguration Ceremony was held at the PGIS, and the Technical Sessions, which featured 250 abstracts and 5 invited speeches, were carried out successfully online.

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About PGIS RESCON 2023

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 Education
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RESCON 2022 in Pictures.

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Abstract Submission Guidelines
Abstract submission will start on the 1st March, 2023. To ensure that the abstract review process is streamlined, kindly read the General Guidelines

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.
Please read the abstract submission guidelines below. Since we get more than 200 abstracts for each RESCON, we want to streamline the process so that it is easier for the reviewers.

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.

Abstract Template Extended Abstract 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

Online Registration Link (will be active on 15/08)

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
Submit an Abstract
Speakers of RESCON 2022

Keynote Speaker

Prof Justin Dillon

Prof Justin Dillon

Professor of Science and Environmental Education

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

RESCON2023: Main Organizing Committee

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