URSE 2026 – 1st Undergraduate Research Symposium on Education – 2026
Theme of the Symposium:
Emerging Voices in Education: Innovating for an Inclusive and Sustainable Future
| Conference Sub-Themes |
| Education for Sustainable Development |
| Aesthetic Education |
| Blended Learning |
| Curriculum Development |
| Educational Assessment |
| Educational Management and Leadership |
| Educational Psychology |
| Psychological Counselling |
| Gender Education |
| Higher Education |
| Life-long Education |
| Language Education |
| STEAM Education |
| Teacher Development for the 21st Century |
| Science and Technology Education |
| Inclusive Education |
| Special Education |
| AI in Education |
| Editorial Board |
| Chief Editor: Ms. R.A.B.U.I. Perera |
| Board Members |
| Prof. Samudra Senarath |
| Prof. Lakshman Wedikkarage |
| Prof. H.M. Lalitha Kumari |
| Dr. L.M. Kapila Bandara |
| Dr. L.N.P. Lanka Wedikandage |
| Dr. D.V.K.P. Seneviratne |
| Dr. Sulochana Neranji |
| Dr. S.S. Dahanayaka |
| Dr. Jeevani Herath |
| Dr. Chethana Malepathrane |
| Dr. Chamika Hathlahawatha |
| Dr. N.M.M. Safeek |
| Dr. Jude Nonis |
| Ms. R.D.C. Niroshinie |
| Ms. S. Yogaranee |
| Mr. Chinthaka Chandrakumara |
| Ms. Enoka Randeniya |
| Ms. Anurudhhika Sriwardane |
| Ms. Sithari Thilakaratne |
| Ms. A.C. Imesha Kinkini |
| Ms. Shiranthi Rajendram |
| Key Deadlines: | |
| Abstract & extended abstract submission | 25th August 2026 |
| Abstract acceptance notification | 25th September 2026 |
| Final Submission of abstract & extended abstracts | 10th October 2026 |
| Conference Date | 10th November 2026 |
| Time | 9.00 AM- 4.00 PM |
| Main Committee | |
| Prof. Samudra Senarath | Dean, Faculty of Education, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Ms. R.A.B.U.I. Perera | Symposium Chair, Senior Lecturer, Department of Educational Psychology |
| Ms. A.C. Imesha Kinkini | Symposium Co- Chair, Senior Lecturer, Department of Humanities Education |
| Ms. C.G.H. Sewmini Chandrasekara | Secretary, 2020/2021 Bachelor of Education Batch |