Theme: Exploring New Horizons in Liberal Arts

• Date: 15th May 2025 (Virtual); 20th May 2025 (On-campus)
• Venue: Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Dubai Campus

• Participants: Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students
  
   

  

We are pleased to announce the Third International Student Research Colloquium hosted by the Manipal Institute of Liberal Arts, “Exploring New Horizons in Liberal Arts”. This annual academic initiative, conducted virtually and on campus, fosters critical inquiry and creative exploration by offering students a platform to showcase their research projects.

The colloquium aims to bring together emerging scholars from undergraduate and postgraduate programs, encouraging them to engage in thoughtful dialogue with peers and faculty members who contribute to the academic exchange. The event celebrates research excellence across the fields of English Language and Literature, Psychology, Sociology, and Media, while welcoming interdisciplinary contributions from the broader liberal arts community.

Participants are invited to submit papers and posters that reflect original thought, intellectual curiosity, and academic rigor. Awards will be presented for the Best Paper and Best Poster submissions.

Submissions are invited in, but not limited to, the following thematic tracks:

• Language and Culture
• Society and Culture
• Gender and Society
• Media, Film, and Creative Industries
• Psychology and Community
• AI and the Liberal Arts
• Environment, Sustainability, and Society
• Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity
• Philosophy, Religion, and Ethics
• Mental Health and Well-being
• Tech-assisted Language Learning
• Diaspora and Identity
• Media, Culture, and Politics
• Digital and Social Media Cultures

Key Dates:

 

We look forward to the enthusiastic participation of students eager to contribute to meaningful academic conversations and collaborative research within the liberal arts.

Patron

• Dr. Sudhindra Shamanna, Academic President, MAHE, Dubai
  
   

Convener

• Prof. Elsa Ashish Thomas, Chairperson, Manipal Institute of Liberal Arts, MAHE, Dubai
  
   

Faculty Coordinators

• Dr. Zakiya Ansari, Assistant Professor – Selection Grade, MILA
• Dr. Jereesh K Elias, Assistant Professor – Senior Scale, MILA
  
   

Student Coordinators

• Ms. Ramsha Shoaib
• Ms. Deshna Sajith
• Mr. Archan Das
• Ms. Vaishali Om Prakash
   

Abstract Review Panelists

• Dr. Richa Arora, Assistant Professor, MILA
• Ms. Fathima Zeba, Assistant Professor, MILA
• Ms. Aswathy Menon, Assistant Professor, MILA
• Ms. Amal Shiyas, Assistant Professor, MILA
• Ms. Ayman Sayed, Faculty Associate, MILA

Communications & Designs

• Ms. Aswathy Menon, Assistant Professor, MILA

Abstract Submission Guidelines

• One cannot submit more than two abstracts
• The corresponding author should be the first author in the paper (For the purpose of this colloquium communication only)
• The same participant cannot be the primary author for 2 different papers/posters
• Abstract must be submitted in English
• Abstracts for consideration should be submitted to isrc.mila@dxb.manipal.edu
• The Subject line for the research paper should be: Abstract Submission: Research Paper
• The Subject line for poster presentation should be: Abstract Submission: Poster
• Abstract must be attached as a Word/PDF document
• The document must contain the following:
  -Title of the paper
  -Author’s name, email ID, and educational institution
  -Category: Oral Presentation or Poster
  -Format of presentation: on-site or virtual
  -Paper/ Poster Abstract (300 words) - objective/purpose; method; findings/results; relevance; implications
  -Keywords – 3 to 5 words
• Once abstracts have been accepted, no changes in authorship and text can be made
• Both the author and all co-authors must register to receive a certificate

Check the ISRC website page for updates regarding full paper presentation/poster submission guidelines and Virtual Presenter guidelines (will be updated soon) 

Registration and Payment:

You may register as an attendee or a presenter:

• Once your abstract has been accepted, you may register as an on-campus or virtual presenter.
• You may also register if you wish to visit, attend, and network during the on-campus colloquium and receive a certificate of attendance. 

Payment links:

• Presenters: AED 50
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  UAE and GCC students (Virtual/ On-campus)       

   

• Presenters: AED 30 
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  Non- UAE Indian students (Virtual/ On-campus) – Special discount                       

   

• Attendees (On-campus): AED 30
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