Sri Lanka to be a research Education hub: A way forward
Janagan Vinayagamoorthy, International Director of EdHat International, UK and CEO / MD of IDM Nations Campus recently proposed that “Sri Lanka should be the Research Education Hub”to maintain the unity in Sri Lanka in an International Research Conference.
He stated that, “Academic research plays a crucial role in the development of the country which creates opportunities to attract foreign investment, retain local students, build a regional reputation by providing access to research and development for both international and domestic students, and create a knowledge- based economy. Academicians play an important role in achieving the Research Education hub as they are perceived as the source of knowledge that generates and motivates the society which comprises budding generation of researchers and scientists”.
Further he said that “When looking at the root cause of the Sri Lankan conflict, one issue that comes up time and time again is less opportunity for youths which leads to NO UNITY. We have to create opportunities through increasing the research & Development in Sri Lanka. Academicians should invest their time and efforts in R & D which leads to many opportunities for the young generation.
Currently the young generation of the country does not have many opportunities, which mislead them to involve in unwanted activities and ruin their career.”
Recently EdHat International, UK successfully concluded the 3rd iteration of International Research Conference IRCTECiN with the theme Technology and Innovation: Empowering the Society on the 29th of November 2019 at Sri Lanka Foundation, Colombo and it was powered by IDM Nations Campus. This conference was held in partnership with the Buckinghamshire New University, UK and the Lincoln University, Malaysia.
EdHat International being a UK awarding body contributes substantially to improve and maintain the eminence of internationally recognised higher education to students who are aspiring to achieve their university level qualification. In order to highly encourage both postgraduate and undergraduate students, EdHat International conducts several Research Conferences in its partner countries under a range of concepts and provides opportunities to present their findings of their ongoing research at this conference.
This conference was chaired by Prof. Rohana Mahaliyanaarachchi, one of a leading Academician in Sri Lanka who has made research in to new heights within Sri Lankan education industry. Mr. Mian Imran Masood – Vice Chancellor & Former Education Minister– University of South Asia, Pakistan graced the event as the chief guest. Dr. Sainey Faye - Associate Head of School of Business, Law and Computing – Buckinghamshire New University, UK participated for this conference proceeding and Mr. Mike McDermott – Principal Registrar – Partnerships, Buckinghamshire New University, UK was the main Academic personal to evaluate conference proceedings. Mr. V. Janagan - Director International (EdHat International, UK), Vidya Jyothi Emeritus Professor Dr. Eng Dayantha Wijeyesekera – Honorary President – IDM Nations Campus & Dr. Lionel Pinto –Director - EPlus Exams participated at the conference as special guests.
This year’s inauguration Keynote speaker was Professor Ranjith Dissanayake - University of Peradeniya. This year’s session Keynote speakers were from UK, Malaysia and Sri Lanka. Conference coordinator was Dr W.M. Wishwajith W. Kandegama and Ms. Tharaka Srikuruparan - Conference Secretary (EdHat International, UK)
Research papers were called out for the discipline of “Technology & Innovation” which was divided into two main themes as given below:
Advances in Engineering
Technology Research & Bio systems Engineering Research
These 2 main divisions comprised of 88 subtopics. There were paper submissions from various state universities and private institutions in Sri Lanka and from universities Worldwide. This event had up to 300+ student participants from private and state universities in Sri Lanka. This event provided a platform in bringing together all the researchers, scholars, employees and students who are pioneering in the fields of Information Communication Technology, Engineering, Science and Research and Development in order to establish the eminence of the community as a whole. This year’s International Research Conference was a massive success and an eye-opener for the young citizens of Sri Lanka to all the opportunities that are available locally as well as internationally.