Memorial Oration
Professor T Varagunam Memorial Oration
PROFESSOR T VARAGUNAM MEMORIAL ORATION
Faculty of Health-Care Sciences’
Eastern University, Sri Lanka
Guidelines for the Preparation and Submission of Oration
Professor T Varagunam memorial oration of the Faculty of Health-Care Sciences, Eastern University, Sri Lanka is a formal scholarly presentation made by a senior academic based on his/her scholarly work. It provides a platform to disseminate the scientific knowledge gained through accumulated research experience of the academic on a particular subject supported by multiple publications based on original research findings. The written submission for oration should contain a substantial amount of original research work carried out over a period of time and reflect the authority of the academic in the particular subject area. Submissions based on a single research project or review articles are generally discouraged. Delivering a scientific oration is a significant milestone in one’s academic career and all academics are encouraged to submit orations.
The script of the oration not exceeding 3000 words should be submitted with a cover letter and the curriculum vitae of the applicant. Applicant must provide copies of his/her work cited in the oration if the organizing committee makes a request. The time allocated for the oration is 45 minutes.
The oration should evolve around key message/s and the orator should select the findings, results, and conclusions of the studies logically and appropriately to support the message/s.It should be written as a cohesive document with an uninterrupted and continuous flow from the beginning to the end. Submissions with several publications combined as isolated studies in a non-cohesive manner will be rejected.
General Guidelines for the Oration
- Eligibility: Submission is open to academics in Sri Lanka and Overseas
- Length: The written paper should not exceed 3000 words (excluding references)
- Font: Times New Roman, size 12, line spacing 1.5
- Margin: 2.5cm on all sides
- Reference style: APA
The Orator should state the conflicts of interest, if any, in the manuscript and be responsible for the work presented. Submissions will be reviewed by two external experts in the relevant field, appointed by the faculty board, FHCS and their decision is final. The outcome of the submission will be informed to the orator, in writing, soon after the completion of the review process.
Submission Deadline: 18th July 2025
Submission of the oration's soft copy to editor_arsfhcs2025@esn.ac.lk