{"id":3982,"date":"2025-06-19T23:59:26","date_gmt":"2025-06-19T18:29:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nilis.cmb.ac.lk\/home\/?page_id=3982"},"modified":"2025-08-18T13:03:30","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T07:33:30","slug":"venue-and-access-nrs25","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nilis.cmb.ac.lk\/home\/venue-and-access-nrs25\/","title":{"rendered":"Venue and Access"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- Professional Button-Style Navigation Menu --><\/p>\n<nav style=\"background-color: #003366; padding: 15px 0; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; text-align: center;\">\n<ul style=\"list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 10px;\">\n<li><a class=\"menu-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nilis.cmb.ac.lk\/home\/nrs25\">Home<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"menu-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nilis.cmb.ac.lk\/home\/about-nrs25\/\">About<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"menu-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nilis.cmb.ac.lk\/home\/call-for-contributions-nrs25\">Call for Contributions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"menu-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nilis.cmb.ac.lk\/home\/registration-nrs25\">Registration<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"menu-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nilis.cmb.ac.lk\/home\/important-dates-nrs25\">Important Dates<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"menu-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nilis.cmb.ac.lk\/home\/program-nrs25\">Program<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"menu-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nilis.cmb.ac.lk\/home\/ws-senior-citizen-edu\/\">Senior Training<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"menu-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nilis.cmb.ac.lk\/home\/workshops-and-panels-nrs25\">Workshops &amp; Panels<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"menu-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nilis.cmb.ac.lk\/home\/speakers-nrs25\">Speakers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"menu-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nilis.cmb.ac.lk\/home\/publication-nrs25\">Publication<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"menu-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nilis.cmb.ac.lk\/home\/venue-and-access-nrs25\">Venue &amp; Access<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"menu-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nilis.cmb.ac.lk\/home\/contact-nrs25\">Contact<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"menu-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nilis.cmb.ac.lk\/home\/faq-nrs25\">FAQs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<p><!-- Inline CSS Styling --><\/p>\n<style>\n  .menu-button {\n    background-color: #ffffff;\n    color: #003366;\n    padding: 10px 18px;\n    border-radius: 5px;\n    text-decoration: none;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    display: inline-block;\n    transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;\n  }<\/p>\n<p>  .menu-button:hover {\n    background-color: #005A9C;\n    color: #ffffff;\n  }<\/p>\n<p>  @media (max-width: 768px) {\n    .menu-button {\n      padding: 8px 14px;\n      font-size: 0.95em;\n    }\n  }\n<\/style>\n<p><!-- Venue and Access Page --><\/p>\n<div style=\"max-width: 1000px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 40px 20px; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.6;\">\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center; color: #003366; font-size: 2.4em; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udccd Venue and Access<\/h1>\n<hr style=\"border: 0; height: 3px; width: 60px; background-color: #005a9c; margin: 0 auto 30px auto;\" \/>\n<p><!-- Venue Information --><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 1.4em; color: #003366;\">\ud83d\udccc Symposium Venue<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.1em;\">The <strong>NILIS Research Symposium 2025<\/strong> will be physically held at the <strong>National Institute of Library and Information Sciences (NILIS)<\/strong>, located within the <strong>University of Colombo<\/strong>, Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.1em;\">Address:<br \/>\nNational Institute of Library and Information Sciences (NILIS),<br \/>\nUniversity of Colombo,<br \/>\nColombo 07, Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Google Maps Embed: Focused on NILIS --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin: 30px 0;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3960.924786584984!2d79.86065980963234!3d6.899598818651689!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x3ae25962b4b9cafd%3A0x8e447285a8e63ea7!2sNational%20Institute%20of%20Library%20and%20Information%20Sciences%20(NILIS)%2C%20University%20of%20Colombo!5e0!3m2!1sen!2slk!4v1750324561201!5m2!1sen!2slk\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><!-- Online Participation --><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 1.4em; color: #003366;\">\ud83c\udf10 Online Access<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.1em;\">For online presentations and sessions, <strong>Zoom links<\/strong> will be shared in advance with all registered participants. Please ensure that your email address is correctly provided at the time of registration.<\/p>\n<p><!-- About Colombo --><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 1.4em; color: #003366;\">\ud83c\udfd9\ufe0f Welcome to Colombo<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.1em;\">Colombo, the vibrant capital city of Sri Lanka, is a dynamic blend of tradition and modernity. Located on the western coast, Colombo is a central hub offering convenient access to transport, accommodation, dining, shopping, and cultural experiences. The city is well-connected by road and rail, with easy access from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), just an hour away.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.1em;\">Attendees will find a variety of local and international cuisine, modern hotels, museums, galleries, and coastal attractions within close reach of the symposium venue.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Attractions --><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 1.4em; color: #003366;\">\ud83e\udded Places to Visit<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"font-size: 1.05em; padding-left: 20px;\">\n<li><strong>Galle Face Green<\/strong> \u2013 A popular oceanfront promenade for sunsets and street food<\/li>\n<li><strong>Colombo National Museum<\/strong> \u2013 Home to Sri Lanka\u2019s rich history and art<\/li>\n<li><strong>Independence Square<\/strong> \u2013 A peaceful and historic public landmark<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pettah Market<\/strong> \u2013 A vibrant market for local shopping and culture<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gangaramaya Temple<\/strong> \u2013 A unique blend of modern architecture and religious tradition<\/li>\n<li><strong>Colombo Port City &amp; Lotus Tower<\/strong> \u2013 New icons of Colombo\u2019s urban development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1em; color: #555; margin-top: 20px;\">Our symposium team will be happy to assist overseas participants with travel and local arrangements upon request.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Accommodation Note --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f8f8f8; border-left: 4px solid #005A9C; padding: 20px; margin-top: 40px; border-radius: 6px;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.05em; color: #333;\"><strong>Note on Accommodation:<\/strong><br \/>\nPlease be advised that the symposium organizers are unable to reserve or coordinate hotel accommodations for participants. However, given the central location of the venue in Colombo 07, participants will find a wide range of accommodation options nearby, from budget-friendly guesthouses to luxury hotels.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.05em; color: #333;\">We encourage participants to make their reservations early via popular travel platforms. The area is well-served by public transport and ride-hailing services, ensuring convenient access to the symposium venue at NILIS, University of Colombo.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Home About Call for Contributions Registration Important Dates Program Senior Training Workshops &amp; Panels Speakers Publication Venue &amp; Access Contact FAQs \ud83d\udccd Venue and Access \ud83d\udccc Symposium Venue The NILIS Research Symposium 2025 will be physically held at the National Institute of Library and Information Sciences (NILIS), located within the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. 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