The inaugural gathering of the Japura Junior Alumni Australia was successfully held on August 31, 2024, at the Cranbourne Senior Citizen Club in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The event saw the participation of over 180 alumni, reconnecting with fellow graduates and strengthening ties with the university. The Vice Chancellor, Senior Prof. Pathmalal M. Manage, the Director...Read More
This past weekend (8 June 2024), the Science Alumni Association of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura hosted its highly anticipated Back to Campus event. With over 500 Science alumni in attendance, the day was filled with nostalgia, cherished memories, and a wonderful reuniting of the university community. The event kicked off with university and faculty...Read More
The University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJ) Alumni Association hosted a memorable tribute night at the BMICH on May 4th, honoring the timeless melodies of H.R. Jothipala and the enchanting compositions of Rohana Weerasinghe. The event, titled “Ninda Neena Rathriye,” showcased a fusion of Sinhala and Hindi songs performed by talented vocalists including Uddika, Bimal, Surendra,...Read More
The University of Sri Jayewardenepura takes immense pride in the recent appointment of its esteemed alumnus, Dr. Patrick Mendis, as an advisor to the National Security Education Board by President Joe Biden of the United States. Dr. Mendis, a Sri Lankan-born former U.S. diplomat, has carved a remarkable career path, combining his expertise in international...Read More
In a commendable acknowledgment of his dedicated service as the editor of Lankadeepa newspaper for an impressive 33 years, Mr.Siri Ranasinghe was honored at a prestigious event organized by the Alumni Association of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJ). The event, held on January 9, 2024, took place at the Senate Board Room of the...Read More
The Japura Science Alumni Association of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura gathered for its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Alumni Dinner on November 11, 2023, at the elegant Ariyana Reach Hotel in Maharagama. The event commenced with member registration, providing a vibrant networking platform for alumni to reconnect. The meeting officially kicked off with a...Read More
The Annual General Meeting of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura Alumni Association held on September 2, 2023, at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute’s 3rd Committee Hall was a momentous occasion. Distinguished guests, including Honorable Minister Dr. Bandula Gunawardane and UGC Chairman Prof. Sampath Amarathunga, graced the event. The gathering also saw the presence of esteemed...Read More
Dr. P. A. Kiriwandeniya, an esteemed alumnus of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJ) and the founder of the Sanasa Movement, has been appointed as the Chancellor of Wayamba University in Sri Lanka. Dr. Kiriwandeniya graduated from USJ in 1965 and later received a Doctorate from the University of Ruhuna for his significant contributions to...Read More
The Opening Ceremony of the newly renovated post office was held on July 13th, 2023. Distinguished guests, including the Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC), Senior Prof. Sampath Amaratunga, and Acting Vice Chancellor Prof. Upul Subasinghe, graced this momentous occasion. Numerous alumni members, academic staff, and students also gathered to commemorate the event....Read More
USJ Alumni Professor Sunil Ariyaratne has been appointed as the Chancellor of the University of Visual and Performing Arts by President Ranil Wickremesinghe today (April 04, 2023). Professor Ariyaratne, who is a renowned scholar, film director, author, poet and a lyricist, has received many awards and honors for his contributions to Sinhala literature and culture....Read More
