{"id":248,"date":"2026-10-14T04:43:57","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T04:43:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fim.cmb.ac.lk\/icaust\/2026\/?page_id=248"},"modified":"2026-11-02T03:24:17","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T03:24:17","slug":"student-forum","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fim.cmb.ac.lk\/icaust\/2026\/student-forum\/","title":{"rendered":"Student forum"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><strong>Undergraduate Research Forum \u2013 iCAUST 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center\">\u201c<strong>Sustainability and Innovation in Traditional Medicine for Holistic Approach.\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The&nbsp;Undergraduate Research Forum of iCAUST 2026&nbsp;is a dedicated platform aimed at inspiring, supporting, and empowering young researchers and innovators pursuing undergraduate studies in the fields of&nbsp;Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, and Traditional Medicine. This is a part of the International Conference on Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, and Traditional Medicine (iCAUST 2026), reflecting a commitment to encourage and develop innovation among the next generation of scholars and practitioners.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Faculty of Indigenous Medicine (FIM)&nbsp;of the&nbsp;University of Colombo, a premier higher educational institution in Sri Lankaplays a pivotal role in advancing knowledge and practice in Ayurveda, Unani, and other indigenous medical systems. Initially established as the&nbsp;College of Ayurveda&nbsp;in 1929 and affiliated with the University of Colombo in 1977 as the&nbsp;Institute of Indigenous Medicine (IIM), it was officially recognized as the&nbsp;10th Faculty of the University of Colombo&nbsp;on&nbsp;March 1, 2023.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Over the decades, FIM has made significant contributions to academic development, research, innovation, and the creation of value added products and services. It has also fostered meaningful collaborations with both national and international institutions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Undergraduate Research Forum 2026 builds on this legacy&nbsp;by providing a vibrant and inclusive space for undergraduate students to share their research, explore new ideas, and engage in knowledge exchange. It also acts as a springboard for student led innovations, start-ups, and entrepreneurial initiatives\u2014particularly within the Ayurveda, Unani, and Siddha sectors.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Through this forum, we aim to cultivate a culture of&nbsp;creativity, scientific inquiry, sustainability, and&nbsp;entrepreneurship\u2014ensuring a healthier and more innovative future rooted in the wisdom of traditional medicine.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Guidelines for Oral and Poster<\/strong> <strong>Presentations&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/fim.cmb.ac.lk\/icaust\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/Guidelines-for-Oral-Presentations.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Guidelines for Oral Presentations<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/fim.cmb.ac.lk\/icaust\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/e-Poster-Presentation-Guidlines.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">e-Poster Presentation Guidelines<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:23px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>UG Scientific session program<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-purple-background-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/fim.cmb.ac.lk\/icaust\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/11\/Undergraduate-Research-Forum-Scientific-Sessions.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Undergraduate Research Forum &#8211; Scientific Sessions<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Undergraduate Research Forum \u2013 iCAUST 2026 \u201cSustainability and Innovation in Traditional Medicine for Holistic Approach.\u201d The&nbsp;Undergraduate Research Forum of iCAUST 2026&nbsp;is a dedicated platform aimed at inspiring, supporting, and empowering young researchers and innovators pursuing undergraduate studies in the fields of&nbsp;Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, and Traditional Medicine. 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