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Department of History and Archaeology, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna is pleased to organize an International Workshop and Lecture Series on Recent Advances in Indian History and Archaeology and Sri Lanka- South India Relations on 5th and 6th September 2018
Introduction
India is the nearest neighbour of Sri Lanka and the greatest cultural inspiration of the Island nation. Historical and Archaeological evidence amply supports this assertion. Indian History and Archaeology is taught across universities in Sri Lanka to mark these obvious historical relations between the two countries. Great strides have been made in both disciplines in India and Sri Lanka in the recent past, which need to be reflected in the university curriculum and introduced to students and early career academics. Historically, academics across the Palk Strait have collaborated in training students and conducting research, which were impacted lately due to political sensitivity. Restoration of peace in Sri Lanka has once again created an excellent opportunity to revive these age-old academic relations.
Therefore, the aims of the International Workshop and Lecture Series are to provide a platform for Indian and Sri Lankan historians and archaeologist as well as students in the Special Degree Programmes in History and Archaeology and Early Career Academics and Professionals in Archaeology to meet and discuss recent advances in the said disciplines. It also aims to revive academic interaction between academic institutions and colleagues across Palk Strait and reread Sri Lanka- India relations in general and South India- Sri Lanka in particular. This meeting will also provide an opportunity for students and early career academics to establish contacts with Indian scholars for possible postgraduate opportunities.
Day 01 full schedule
September 5, 2018 @ 09:00 am to 06:00 pm
Inaugural Session
Lighting of the traditional Oil Lamp
Welcome speech
Speeches: The Dean, Faculty of H&SS, Vice Chancellor, University of Ruhuna
Tea break
Connections between Sri Lanka and India during the Pre-historic Period
Dr. Siran Deraniyagala
Former Director- General of Archaeology, Sri LankaLunch break
Social archaeology beyond borders: redefining early iron age south India - Sri Lanka connectivity
Prof. Sudharshan Seneviratne
Emeritus Professor of Archaeology, University of Peradeniya, Sri LankaRecent advances in Pre-historic studies in India Contributor to the workshop on lithic technology and hands-on training programme of stone tool technology I
Dr. Shanti Pappu
Founder/Secretary, Sharma Centre for Heritage, Culture and Education in IndiaTea break
Recent advances in Pre-historic studies in India Contributor to the workshop on lithic technology and hands-on training programme of stone tool technology II
Dr. Shanti Pappu
Founder/Secretary, Sharma Centre for Heritage, Culture and Education in IndiaDay 02 full schedule
September 6, 2018 @ 09:00 am to 03:00 pm
Recent advances on Proto-historic studies in India and Sri Lanka South India relations
Prof. K. Rajan
Department of History, School of Social Sciences and International relations, Pondicherry, IndiaTea break
Recent advances on Early historic studies in India and Sri Lanka South India relations
Dr. V. Selvakumar
Head, Department of Maritime history and Marine Archaeology, Tamil University, Thanjavur, IndiaLunch break
Please select the University Guest House Hall for afternoon shcedule
Workshop on Lithic Knapping - I
Dr. Kumar Akhilesh
Director, Sharma Centre for Heritage, Culture and Education in India
Dr. Shanti Pappu
Founder/Secretary, Sharma Centre for Heritage, Culture and Education in IndiaTea break
Workshop on Lithic Knapping - II
Dr. Kumar Akhilesh
Director, Sharma Centre for Heritage, Culture and Education in India
Dr. Shanti Pappu
Founder/Secretary, Sharma Centre for Heritage, Culture and Education in IndiaVote of Thanks and Certificate awarding
Tea break
Consulate General of India
Hambantota
Eminent Resource Persons
This lecture series and the workshop on LIthic Knapping will be carried out by eminent panel of acdemics from Sri Lanka and India.
Dr. Siran Deraniyagala
Former Director- General of Archaeology, Sri Lanka
Prof. Sudharshan Seneviratne
Retired Professor of Archaeology, University of Peradeniya, and former Sri Lanka Ambassador to India
Dr. Shanti Pappu
Founder/Secretary, Sharma Centre for Heritage, Culture and Education in India
Prof. K. Rajan
Department of History, School of Social Sciences and International relations, Pondicherry, India
Dr. V. Selvakumar
Head, Department of Maritime history and Marine Archaeology, Tamil University, Thanjavur, India
Dr. Kumar Akhilesh
Director, Sharma Centre for Heritage, Culture and Education in IndiaWorkshop Additional Resource Persons
Former Assistant Commissioner, Department of Archaeology
Senior Scientist, NBRO, Colombo
Senior Lecturer, Dept. of History and Archaeology, University of Ruhuna
Organizing Committees
Advisory Committee
Senior Prof. Gamini Senanayake, Vice Chancellor, University of Ruhuna
Dr. Upali Pannilage, Dean/ Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Mrs. J.K.A. Kanthi/ Head Department of History and Archaeology
Organizer cum Coordinator and Editor
Dr. Wijerathne Bohingamuwa (Organizer/Coordinator)
0714176869
wbohingamuwa@yahoo.com
Session Committee
Mr. Seevali Bandara Manatunga (Chair)
0718118484
seevali.manatunge@yahoo.com
Mr. D.C. Chitrananda
Mrs. M.J.K. De Silva
Media Partner
The archaeology.lk is the leading archaeological website in Sri Lanka and they are the Media Partner of this event.
Event venue & registration
This lecture serios and workshop will be held at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Matara Sri Lanka.
If you have any queries, please contact the conference contact person on his mobile/email (details are given below).