Ruhuna Arts Students' Annual Sessions
RASAS-2026
“Spirit of Sprouting Researchers of Tomorrow”
Hosted by Department of Information Technology
Session 11, organized by the Department of Information Technology, explores the growing integration of digital technologies within the Humanities and Social Sciences as part of the Ruhuna Arts Students’ Annual Sessions (RASAS). This session provides an academic platform for undergraduate researchers to engage with contemporary IT-driven approaches that strengthen analytical rigor, interdisciplinary collaboration, and scholarly innovation.
With a particular emphasis on Artificial Intelligence and emerging information technologies, Session 11 highlights their role in advancing knowledge creation, supporting cultural preservation, and addressing societal needs. The session aims to foster a technologically informed and ethically grounded research culture, equipping emerging scholars with the competencies required to navigate and contribute meaningfully to an increasingly digital academic and social environment.
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Academic Excellence
Advancing Research and Creative Thinking Across Disciplines for Over a Decade.
Important Dates
Key milestones for the RASAS 2026 conference journey.
Deadline for Submission of Abstracts
30th April 2026
14th May 2026
Notification of Acceptance
31st July 2026
Submission of Revised Abstracts
15th August 2026
Registration Opens
15th September 2026
Registration Closing Date
29th September 2026
Conference Date
21st October 2026
Conference Themes
Exploring the convergence of modern technology, AI, and traditional humanities across diverse disciplines.
Aesthetics and Folklore
Archaeology, History and Heritage
Democracy, Governance and Public Policy
Economy, Business and Finance
Gender and Women Studies
Health and Hygiene
ICT and AI
Language and Literary Studies
Population, Environment and Sustainable Development
Psychology and Philosophy
Religion, Spirituality and Secularism
Society, Culture and Education
Tourism and Hospitality
Keynote Speaker
Hear from the visionary shaping the future of AI ethics.