VISAKHAPATNAM: Andhra University in association with Indian Academy of Social Sciences (ISSA) will conduct the 38th session of Indian Social Science Congress on its premises from March 29 to April 2.
AU vice-chancellor GSN Raju told newsmen here Tuesday that the focal theme of the programme is ‘Knowledge Systems, Scientific Temper and The Indian People’. Around 500 delegates from across India will take part in it to discuss topics like ‘Young Scientists’ Thoughts on Knowledge Systems, Scientific Temper and The Indian People’, ‘Flowering of Creative Urges/Potentialities of Young Minds’, ‘Young Scientists’ Perception of Universities and Production of Knowledge of Nature-Humans-Society’, ‘Young Scientists’ Worldview/Scientific Temper’, ‘Young Scientists’ Thoughts on Contract Teaching System And Coaching’, ‘Young Scientists’ Thoughts on All Forms of Eligibility Tests’, etc.
He also invited MPhil and PhD holders besides young lecturers (up to 35 years of age) tp present their analytical papers on the issues or any other issues that fit into the major theme of the meet.
The Indian Academy of Social Sciences (ISSA) was established on August 15, 1974 by the then young scientists of India in which generally interactive sessions will be organised for young scientists.