YGC National Research Symposium 2026

National Research Symposium 2026

Human-Centered Digital Dialogues: Through Multidisciplinary Bridges

The First National Research Symposium 2026, hosted by York Graduate Campus (YGC) , was successfully held on 12 March 2026 at the Michael Porter Theatre. As the institution’s inaugural national research symposium, the event marked a major milestone in promoting research excellence, innovation and academic collaboration.

The symposium brought together researchers, academics and students from diverse disciplines, creating a vibrant platform for knowledge sharing and multidisciplinary engagement aligned with the symposium theme: “Human-Centered Digital Dialogues: Through Multidisciplinary Bridges.”

Event Highlights

Distinguished Guests

Their insightful sessions inspired participants to explore research through collaborative and multidisciplinary perspectives.

Dr. Chanaka Lasantha

Dr. Chanaka Lasantha

Guest Speaker

Prof. Ruwan Abeysekara

Prof. Ruwan Abeysekara

Keynote Speaker

Leadership Presence

The event was further honored by the participation and continuous support of the YGC leadership team

Mr. Rohan Perera

Chairman

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Mr. Deshan Perera

Director

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Mr. Roshane Perera

Director

Symposium Tracks

Impact of the Symposium

The First National Research Symposium 2026 successfully established a strong foundation for fostering a sustainable research culture within the institution. The event encouraged scholarly engagement, critical thinking and interdisciplinary collaboration while paving the way for future research-driven initiatives at YGC.

Symposium Highlights