Professor Neelika Malavige joined The International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID)’s Executive Committee on March 10, 2020. Prof. Neelika is the Director of the Centre for Dengue Research at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura since 2012 and she has published extensively on dengue, for which she has won many awards. ISID’s Executive Committee members are...Read More

The portable single man operational COVID 19 sample collection chamber was invented by Dr. Sajith Edirisinghe, Lecturer, Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. The currently available sample collection chambers need a minimum of two health care workers to operate and most are not portable. Using this new unit, a single...Read More

Dear students of the faculty of technology, At this crucial and uncertain time that the whole world is facing, we hope that you are staying at your homes, safely and vigilantly. We understand that this could be a stressful time period for you, especially if you are experiencing financial difficulties due to the prevailing situation....Read More

Dear Students, Academic activities of Faculty of Engineering during COVID – 19 Outbreak Our lives have been changing dramatically in the past few weeks due to the global pandemic COVID-19. We all are passing probably the most uncertain period of our lifetime, confined to our homes. I sincerely hope you and your family are not...Read More

Zoom is video conferencing facility that is enabled free for USJ staff and students during corona-outbreak. Some of your lecturers may conduct zoom online lectures during this period. Do I have to pay for data to access Zoom? If you are a student or staff member at University of Sri Jayewardnepura (or any state University...Read More

Dear Students of Faculty of Applied Sciences You are currently experiencing one of the most uncertain periods of your lifetime. Unlike in a war or terrorist attack, we are faced with an unpredictable and unrecognized enemy. As citizens of Sri Lanka — we, members and students of the faculty of Applied Sciences — are also...Read More

A message of solidarity to our student community at the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura Dear Students, The world today, as one, is experiencing a massive wave of uncertainty at the hands of COVID-19, and we at the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka,...Read More

As a result of the Covid-19 corona-virus outbreak, University is closed for academic activities. However, students are advised to continue to study at home. To facilitate online learning University offers following resources. LMS -Leaning Management System and University e-Learning websites Login to University LMS (Moodle Learning Management System) and download your lecture notes and assignments...Read More

Opinions, arguments, charisma and intellect are what flow in the veins of a USJ chemistry debater. Yes, 2nd of March 2020 was a much-anticipated day for these enthusiastic debaters who during their last year Inter- University Debate competition were placed the runners-up by a small miss. Under the guidance of Dr. Theshini Perera and Dr....Read More

As per directive by the University Grants Commission (UGC), the University of Sri Jayewardnepura will be closed for all academic and postgraduate activities for two weeks (with effect from 13th March 2020) as a precautionary measure against corona-virus (COVID-19). This measure will be in effect starting from the evening of 13th March 2020. Students will...Read More