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RESCON 2025

The Premier Postgraduate Research Congress of Sri Lanka

Postgraduate Institute of Science. University of Peradeniya

November 7-8, 2025

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About

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 7th, and 8th of November 2025. The Inauguration Ceremony, together with the keynote speech by a distinguished scientist, will be held on the 7th of November.

Technical Sessions of RESCON 2025 will be held on 7th, and 8th of November at the PGIS, and international participants will attend online.


Abstract Submission Guidelines

Abstract submission will start on the 10th April of 2025 and end on 10th June of 2025. Notification of Acceptance will be sent on 30th July of 2025 .

Please read the General Guidelines carefully, and make sure to use the templates provided for both the abstract and the extended abstract. We are committed to hosting the conference in-person and requests for online presentations will be considered under special circumstances, particularly for international presenters.

General Guidelines
Templates
Submit a Abstract
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 2024, we will process the submitted abstract and make sure they are ready for review process, this will be done by our editorial assistants.
Abstract GuidelinesSubmission ChecklistAuthor Declaration Form
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 2024, we will process the submitted abstract and make sure they are ready for review process, this will be done by our editorial assistants.
Abstract GuidelinesSubmission ChecklistAuthor Declaration Form

Registration Information

Find the appropriate registration category below and make sure to register early to take advantage of the early bird window.

Local Students


Early Bird Registration

Rs. 2000

On or before 15th of October


Regular Registration

Rs. 2500

On or before 31st of October

Local Regular


Early Bird Registration

Rs. 2500

On or before 15th of October


Regular Registration

Rs. 3000

On or before 31st of October

International (SAARC Countries)


Early Bird Registration

$ 75

On or before 15th of October


Regular Registration

$ 100

On or before 31st of October

International (Non-SAARC Countries)


Early Bird Registration

$ 100

On or before 15th of October


Regular Registration

$ 125

On or before 31st of October


Main Organizing Committee

Prof. Nanda Balasooriya/Geology

Director/PGIS

Prof. Manawadevi Ganehenege/Chemistry

Chairperson/RESCON 2025

Dr. Gajaba Ellepola/Zoology

Secretary/RESCON 2025

Prof. Namal Priyantha/Chemistry

Editor-in-chief/RESCON 2025

Prof. Shalika Kumburegama/Zoology Dr. Subhashini Gunathilake/Chemistry

Assistant Editor /RESCON 2025

Mr. Saman Jayakody/PGIS

Financial Coordinator/RESCON 2025

Ms. AAS Priyadharshini/SAR Ms. Shiromi Rajapura/PGIS

Convener/Ceremonial Committee

Dr. Tharindu Dewasurendra/Mathematics Dr. Sumudu Ruklani/Botany

Convener/Food and Entertainment Committee

Dr. Sampath Alahakoon/Chemistry

Convener/Logistics Committee

Dr. Manjula Wijesinghe/Chemistry

Convener/Media and Publicity Committee

Dr. Sachinthani Karunaratne/Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

Convener/Registration Committee

Dr. Jagath Senarathna/Statistics & Computer Science Dr. Sasitha Abeweera/Chemistry Dr. Nalaka Sumanaratna Liayanage/Chemistry

Convener/Technical Programme Committee

Dr. Thiloka Ariyasena/Chemistry

Convener/PGIS Highlights Committee

Dr. Nalaka Sumanarathna /Chemistry Dr. Sasitha Abeweera/Chemistry

Convener/International Relations Committee