Somaiya Vidyavihar University
2nd Dr Shantilal K Somaiya Global Research Conference
Circular Economy Pathways for Resilient Societies
6th - 7th - 8th JANUARY 2027
Jointly Organised by
In association with
Somaiya Vidyavihar University (Accredited with A Grade by NAAC), established in 2019, is a leading University in India, built upon the 84-year legacy of the Somaiya Vidyavihar. Guided by the motto ज्ञानादेव तु कैवल्यम् ('Knowledge Alone Liberates'), the university emphasises academic excellence, holistic development, and character-building. Offering a diverse range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs, Somaiya Vidyavihar University integrates industry collaborations, interdisciplinary learning, and research-driven education. The university's strategic location in Mumbai provides students with access to sectors such as Management, Engineering & Technology, Education, Dharma Studies, Commerce & Business Studies, Basic & Applied Sciences, Sports, Civilisation Studies, Music & Performing Arts, Art, Film, Humanities & Social Sciences, Design and Library & Information Science. The university promotes innovation through a Startup Incubator. It also emphasises experiential learning with real-world projects. With a strong commitment to sustainability, research, and the development of well-rounded leaders, Somaiya Vidyavihar University continues to play a pivotal role in shaping India's educational landscape.
A constituent unit of Somaiya Vidyavihar University, S K Somaiya College established in 2019, is an institution for new-age liberal, and multidisciplinary education. The Governing Body, Somaiya Vidyavihar University has restructured and reorganized the S K Somaiya College in New School as Dr Shantilal K Somaiya School of Commerce and Business Studies. The college offers a wide array of professionally oriented undergraduate and postgraduate programs in the fields of Commerce & Business Studies as well as certificate courses in languages. It offers academic flexibility to students earning their degrees, viz. honours, multidisciplinary majors, postgraduate and PhD programmes. Dr Shantilal K Somaiya School of Commerce and Business Studies offers PhD programs in Commerce and Business Studies.
Aston Business School (ABS), founded in 1972, is the largest school at Aston University, Birmingham, UK. It holds triple accreditation from AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA, a distinction shared by only about 1% of business schools worldwide. Its programmes, from undergraduate to doctoral and executive education, combine rigorous academics with applied, industry-facing learning, supported by guaranteed placements and strong graduate employment outcomes. A signatory to the UN-backed Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) since 2008, Aston has embedded sustainability across education, research, and operations, guided by its Sustainability Strategy 2030 and aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Its flagship Green Energy Centre, backed by a £35.5 million UK government grant, anchors the University's commitment to net zero by 2028. Aston holds Gold in the UK Teaching Excellence Framework, ranks second in England for graduate social mobility, and was awarded Athena Swan Gold in 2024 for advancing gender equality. ABS also drives regional impact through initiatives like the Aston Centre for Growth and the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses programme, translating research into real-world business and policy outcomes.
REIMAGINING GROWTH: CIRCULAR ECONOMY PATHWAYS FOR RESILIENT SOCIETIES
The contemporary global economy is confronting unprecedented challenges arising from climate change, resource depletion, environmental degradation, supply chain disruptions, and widening socioeconomic inequalities. Traditional linear models of “take–make–dispose” are increasingly proving unsustainable in addressing the long-term needs of societies and economies.
The Circular Economy (CE) has emerged as a transformative paradigm that redefines growth by decoupling economic development from resource consumption. By emphasizing regeneration, reuse, recycling, redesign, and responsible consumption, circular economy models provide viable pathways for building resilient, inclusive, and future-ready societies.
In this context, the proposed Global Research Conference titled “Reimagining Growth: Circular Economy Pathways for Resilient Societies” seeks to bring together scholars, policymakers, industry leaders, practitioners, and doctoral researchers from across the world. The conference aims to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and generate actionable insights on how circular economy principles can be embedded within business strategy, public policy, innovation ecosystems, and societal transformation.
The collaboration between Aston University (UK) and Dr Shantilal K Somaiya School of Commerce and Business Studies (India) symbolises a strong Global North–South academic partnership, enabling comparative perspectives, cross-country learning, and context-driven solutions for both developed and emerging economies.
| Particulars | Date |
|---|---|
| Submission of Abstract Deadline | 30th September 2026 |
| Intimation of Acceptance for Abstract | 5th October 2026 |
| Submission of Full Research Papers Deadline | 31st October 2026 |
| Intimation of Acceptance for Full Research Paper | 30th November 2026 |
| Last date for Registration & Payment of Fees for the Conference | 15th December 2026 |
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