About the Conference
The School of Liberal Arts, Uttaranchal University is organising a Two-Day International Conference titled “Beyond Disciplinary Boundaries: Emerging Perspectives in Humanities & Social Sciences, Mass Media and Technology” on 30–31 October 2026 in Hybrid Mode.
The conference aims to provide an interdisciplinary platform for academicians, researchers, scholars, students, media professionals, industry experts, and practitioners to exchange ideas and engage with emerging intellectual and societal challenges.
The contemporary world is shaped by rapid technological advancement, social transformation, cultural change, economic transitions, evolving political structures, and new modes of communication. These developments increasingly transcend traditional disciplinary boundaries and require integrated approaches to knowledge and research. Against this backdrop, the conference seeks to promote interdisciplinary dialogue, innovative scholarship, collaborative research, and inclusive approaches to contemporary issues.
The conference will bring together diverse perspectives from the Humanities, Social Sciences, Mass Media, Communication, and Technology. Within the Humanities, discussions may focus on literature, language, culture, philosophy, history, translation, aesthetics, Digital Humanities, and emerging approaches to literary and cultural studies. Particular attention may be given to the ways in which literature and cultural narratives engage with technology, globalisation, identity, social transformation, and contemporary realities. The role of English in higher education, professional environments, global communication, and technology-mediated contexts may also be explored.
The Social Sciences component will encompass fields such as Sociology, History, Economics, Political Science, Psychology. Key areas may include social transformation, historical perspectives on contemporary society, economic development and inequality, governance and public policy, democracy and citizenship, political economy, social movements, caste and class, gender, migration, globalisation, sustainability, and inclusive development. The conference encourages researchers to explore these issues through both disciplinary and interdisciplinary frameworks.
The conference will further examine the transformative role of Mass Media and Technology in contemporary society. Possible areas include digital journalism, social media, media representation, digital cultures, artificial intelligence, Natural Language Processing, emerging technologies, media ethics, misinformation, digital literacy, and technology-mediated communication. Such discussions will encourage critical engagement with the opportunities and challenges associated with technological transformation.
Another important focus will be innovation, artificial intelligence, sustainability, and inclusive development. The conference welcomes research addressing social innovation, sustainable development, inclusive education, environmental concerns, technological accessibility, community development, and equitable participation in knowledge and society.
Plenary Sessions & Academic Networking
The event will feature Plenary Sessions by Eminent Personalities, Symposiums, and Panel Discussions, providing opportunities for intellectual exchange and academic networking. Participants will also have opportunities to present their research and engage with scholars from diverse disciplinary backgrounds.
Through its interdisciplinary and hybrid format, the conference seeks to build meaningful academic connections across disciplines and geographical boundaries. Ultimately, “Beyond Disciplinary Boundaries” aims to foster collaborative knowledge production and encourage innovative perspectives for understanding the complex intellectual, social, cultural, technological, and developmental challenges of the contemporary world.
About Uttaranchal University
Uttaranchal University has been recognized by the UGC under sections 2(f) and 12(B) of the UGC Act, 1956, and by other statutory bodies of the State and the Nation. The University has been accredited with the prestigious "A+ Grade" by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). Uttaranchal University is the first university in the State of Uttarakhand to receive NAAC A+ Grade in the first cycle of Accreditation, thus creating history. This firmly positions the University among the top 5% HEIs of the nation.
The University continues its mission to provide the best experience to students-regional, national, and international-through quality teaching, investment in research and innovation. Uttaranchal University's national and global achievements reflect its consistent rise in prominence.
The University has been featured in the WURI Rankings from 2022 to 2025, followed by its appearance in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings for 2024 and 2025, underscoring its strong contributions to global research and innovative practices. In 2024, it achieved a remarkable position- fifth nationally and twenty-fifth internationally- under UNSDG Goal 7 (Affordable & Clean Energy) in the THE World Impact Rankings.
The University further strengthened its global footprint with its inclusion in the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2026, QS Sustainability Rankings, and THE Interdisciplinary Science Rankings in 2025. On the national front, the School of Pharmacy (Uttaranchal Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences) secured the 75th rank in NIRF 2025. It has also received the Sustainability Award from the International Council of Circular Economy, recognizing its leadership in sustainable practices. Furthermore, its inclusion in the SDSN South Asia Network emphasizes its commitment to advancing sustainability and impactful research in the region.
First University in Uttarakhand in 1st Cycle (Top 5% HEIs)
5th Nationally & 25th Globally in UNSDG Goal 7
Secured 75th Rank nationally
Inclusion in QS World University Rankings: Asia 2026
From International Council of Circular Economy
Member of SDSN South Asia Network
About School of Liberal Arts
School of Liberal Arts was established in 2019 with an aim to provide students with comprehensive education and 21st century skills to enable them to excel in several careers in business, social sector and research. Liberal Arts education gives purpose, direction, and value to education and life with 360° personality.
The students find themselves exposed to ideas and topics that range from social history to human behaviour, from ancient English Literature to Contemporary Literature with various genres, from Psychology to Economics and History. The uniquely tailored programs will carve out the students with a new approach towards multifarious horizons, methods of enquiry, experiences and abilities that will help them to build a new world with more empathetic systems around them. SLA believes in sculpting the character of students as such to make them responsible and the best global citizens.