National Conference IntCon’25- Seasons of Life at RGNUL

About RGNUL

The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab, was established by the State (RGNUL), Punjab, was established by the State Legislature of Punjab by passing the Rajiv Legislature of Punjab by passing the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab Act, Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab Act, 2006 (Punjab Act No. 12 of 2006).

The Act 2006 (Punjab Act No. 12 of 2006). The Act incorporated a University of Law of national incorporated a University of Law of national stature in Punjab, to fulfill the need for a Centre stature in Punjab, to fulfill the need for a Centre of Excellence in legal education in the modern of Excellence in legal education in the modern era of globalization and liberalization.

The era of globalization and liberalization. The University was accredited with ‘A’ Grade by University was accredited with ‘A’ Grade by National Assessment and Accreditation Council National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in 2015.

Theme

After the stellar success of NatCon’24 on Youth and the subsequent publication of three edited books comprising of manuscripts selected after rigorous peer review and editorial process, Department of Sociology, RGNUL, Punjab is back in action on NatCon’25 on ‘Seasons of Life’.

The theme for NatCon’25 is ‘Seasons of Life’: Reconstructing Ageism and Youthism for a More Inclusive Society, Aiming at Social and Human Development.

Sub themes

• Empowerment
• Economic Discrimination & Disparity
• Gender & Sexuality
• Social & Cultural Rights
• Accessibility to Urban Lifestyles: Possible Vulnerabilities
• Political Representation
• Role of Sports in Elderly Care
• Right to Privacy
• Elderly & Companionship

Submission Guidelines

Interested participants are required to submit an abstract of not more than 300 words, along with 3-5 keywords. The abstract should clearly state the research question, methodology, main arguments, and potential contribution to the conference theme. Abstracts must be accompanied by a cover page including the title of the paper, name(s) of the author(s), affiliation(s), email address(es), and contact number(s).

Upon acceptance of the abstract, authors will be invited to submit their full papers. Full papers should ideally be between 5,000 and 8,000 words, including footnotes and references. Papers must follow a consistent citation style APA format. Formatting guidelines; Font- Times New Roman, Spacing-1.5 for body and 0.5 for footnotes, Font size; 12-body, 14- Title and 10-Footnotes.

How to Submit?

Abstracts aligned and attached with the full paper/s is required to be submitted electronically to a designated email address given below: rgnulnatcon2025@rgnul.ac.in.

Fee

• The Registration Fee for online presentation (includes only presentation in virtual academic business session and certificate through email) is INR 590/-(per participant, inclusive of 18% GST) for all participants, including paper presenters, delegates and attendees.
• The Registration Fee or Offline presentation (includes welcome for the in-person presence on the campus; Conference Kit; High Tea and interaction with the Dignitaries, Formal Lunch, Valedictory Tea after Valedictory Session, Group photo, which shall be sent to all participants through email; participation in ‘The Best Paper Presentation Contest’ which shall be based on each session separately) is INR 1180/- (per participant, inclusive of 18% GST).
• The Registration Fee for the students/research scholars of RGNUL, Punjab is INR 300/- (per participant) irrespective of online or offline presenters. This shall cover all the privileges being given to offline presenters.

How to Register?

Interested candidates can register online via the link given at the end of the post.

Important dates

• Last date of abstract submission: 15 July 2025
• Notification of abstract acceptance: Rolling Basis
• Last date of full paper submission: 30 July 2025
• Last date of registration & Paper submission: 20 July 2025

Contact

Email: rgnulnatcon2025@rgnul.ac.in

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