The 21^st International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPRC) 2021 organized by the faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya was held virtually on the 12^th of January 2022.

“Sustaining Excellence in Multidisciplinary Research in the Context of the New Normal” was the theme of the conference.

Research Papers from multidisciplinary fields that addressed issues and emerging concepts relevant to Business Management, Computing & Technology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Science, Medical Sciences, Digital Science.

Professor Lim Cher Ping, Associate Dean (International Engagement) at The Education University of Hong Kong, the Editor-in-Chief of The Internet and Higher Education delivered the keynote speech of the conference while the event was graced by senior Prof. Nilanthi De Silva, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Kelaniya as the Chief Guest.

Moreover, Senior Prof. Ariyarathna Jayamaha, Dean - Faculty of Graduate Studies, Dr. P.N.D Fernando, Dean - Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, Senior Prof. S.R.D. Kalingamudali, Dean - Faculty of Science, Prof M.M.Gunathilake, Dean- Faculty of Social Sciences, Dr. Sudath Senarath, Dean- Faculty of Humanities, Senior Prof. Janaki Hewavisenthi, Dean - Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Chamli Pushpakumara, Dean- Faculty of Computing and Technology, Senior Prof. N.A.K.P.J Senevirathne, Chairman - Research Council, Prof. Ananda Patabendige - Council Member, Coordinators of IPRC, Heads of Departments, Session chairs and co-chairs, Directors & Chairmen of  Units, Councils & Centers, academic staff members, administrative & non-academic staff members, Postgraduate students, and researchers were present at the occasion.