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THEME:
“Educational Research for Resilience: Embracing Change and Navigating Challenges.”
The Editorial Committee of EDIRC 2026 of the Faculty of Education, University of Colombo, is calling original research abstracts for presentation at the Technical Sessions of the Symposium 2026 from National and International Scholars and Postgraduate students.
The accepted abstracts should be presented by a researcher at the EDIRC 2026 of the Faculty of Education, University of Colombo, on the day of the Research Symposiums either in-person or online.
All accepted abstracts will be published in the conference Proceedings of EDIRC 2026 of the Faculty of Education, University of Colombo.
Further information, Please visit the Faculty of Education website
Abstract Submission Deadline: 30th June 2026
Symposium Sub-Themes
The symposium covers a broad range of contemporary educational topics, including:
| AI in Education |
| Aesthetic Education |
| Blended Learning |
| Curriculum Development |
| Educational Assessment |
| Educational Management and Leadership |
| Educational Psychology / Psychological Counselling |
| Gender Education |
| Higher Education |
| Inclusive Education / Special Education |
| Language Education |
| Life-long Education |
| Pre-school / Primary Education |
| Science and Technology Education / STEAM Education |
| Teacher Development for the 21st Century |
Main Committee
| Prof. Samudra Senarath | – Dean, Faculty of Education, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Dr. C.P.W Malepathirana | – Symposium Chair | Senior Lecturer, Department of Social Science Education |
| Mr. I.G.C Chandrakumara | – Symposium Co-Chair | Senior Lecturer, Department of Educational Psychology |
| Mr. P. Sivananthan | – Secretary | Senior Lecturer, Department of Social Science Education |
Editorial Board
| Chief Editor: Dr. C.P.W Malepathirana |
| 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. R.A.B.U.I. Perera |
| Ms. A.C. Imesha Kinkini |
| Ms. Shiranthi Rajendram |
Contact & Institutional Details
- Mailing Address: Faculty of Education, University of Colombo, 94, Cumaratunga Munidasa Mawatha, Colombo 03, Sri Lanka
- Telephone: +94 (0) 11 2588812
- Fax: +94 (0) 11 2596888
- Email : irs@edu.cmb.ac.lk