The University of Sri Jayewardenepura situated in the heart of Colombo possesses a long and glorious history. Having been established in 1959 at Gangodawila, its roots can be traced back to the Vidyodaya Pirivena established in 1873 by Most Ven. Hikkaduwe Sri Sumangala Thera at Maligakanda. Today the University pays homage to 60 years of...Read More
A ceremony and an ashirawada pooja to bid welcome for the new year 2022 was held on 3rd of January, from 8.30 AM onwards. This event was graced by Prof.Sudantha Liyanage, the vice-chancellor of USJ, Deans of all the faculties and Registrar of USJ. The National Flag, The Buddhist Flag and were hoisted by the...Read More
According to the latest SARS-CoV-2 variant report issued by the Allergy Immunology and Cell Biology Unit of the Department of Immunology and Molecular Medicine of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 41 new cases of Omicron were detected from 176 samples. Omicron is currently detected in over 100 countries including the United States, Canada, Australia India,...Read More
Covid-19 Vaccination Programme for the Booster Dose (Pfizer) will be held on 6th & 7th January 2022 at the University premises for the staff members who have received the 1st & 2nd doses on 20th May & 22nd June 2021 at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. It is required to confirm the information and register by choosing a convenient time duration to...Read More
As evidenced by the historical chronicles such as Deepavamsa and Mahavamsa, the field of education in Sri Lanka has a long history spanning over two thousand years. What characterizes this evolutionary trajectory is the distinctive association of the learning centres with major Pirivenas or monastic centres in the country. The Mahavihara (3rd Century B.C.), the...Read More
National and International Sports Achievements by USJ Students in the year 2021 is as follows; Weightlifting Ms. Srimali Samarakoon from the Department of Sports Science, Faculty of Applied Sciences won the gold medal (women’s 45kg weight class) in Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship Uzbekistan in 2021. She is ranked ninth in the world weightlifting rankings. Athletic Ms....Read More
The Citizens Development Business Finance PLC has come on board to support the establishment of the new Mangrove Resource Center of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Accordingly, an MoU was signed on 27-12-202 between the Citizens Development Business Finance PLC and the Center for Sustainability of the Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, the University...Read More
INFINITY is a case study competition organized by the project INFINITY initiated by Commerce Society (COMSO) of Department of Commerce-Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce-University of Sri Jayewardenepura. INFINITY endeavors to enhance the knowledge, the practical application of the learned theories and analytical skills of the undergraduates. A team of INFINITY case study competition will consist...Read More
J’pura Employability Skills Awards (JESA) 2021 was held on the 14th December 2021 from 6.00 PM onwards at the Golden Rose Boralesgamuwa. This event was organized by the Career Skills Development Society, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. The awarding ceremony was graced by the chief guest Prof.Sudantha Liyanage, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. The...Read More
Suppliers and contractors registered for the year 2021 are not required to register again as suppliers / contractors for the supply of goods and services and construction for the year 2022 and the University of Sri Jayewardenepura has decided to extend the registration for the year 2021 to the year 2022. Also, suppliers and contractors...Read More
