Dr. Thiyanga Talagala, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Statistics, Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJ), has been ranked first in the prestigious Short Talks, Big Impacts Women in Science Spotlight Competition. This competition, organized by UNESCO – Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD), included participants from...Read More
Prof. Upul Subasinghe was re-elected as the Dean of the Faculty of Applied Sciences for the second consecutive time at the Board Meeting of the respective faculty, held under the chairmanship of Senior Prof. Pathmalal M. Manage, Vice Chancellor of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Prof. Upul Subasinghe graduated from the University of Sri...Read More
On February 20th, 2025, the Department of Polymer Science (DPS) hosted its very first Career Fair, marking a significant milestone in bridging the gap between academia and industry. This highly anticipated event not only provided a platform for students to connect with top-tier companies but also introduced several pre-event workshops designed to equip students with...Read More
The Twenty-Ninth International Forestry and Environment Symposium, South Asia’s longest-running environmental conference, successfully concluded on January 18th, 2025, at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. The symposium, held under the theme “A Multi-Sectoral Approach to a Sustainable Future,” continued its legacy of pioneering environmental discourse in the region. Professor M. M. Pathmalal, Vice-Chancellor of...Read More
In recognition of her groundbreaking work on fungal taxonomy, Dr. Dimuthu S. Manamgoda of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura has joined the rare ranks of scientists immortalized in species nomenclature. A newly discovered fungal species, Curvularia manamgodae, now bears her name. The species was identified during a comprehensive survey of plant pathogenic fungi affecting sugarcane...Read More
The Department of Chemistry of the Faculty of Applied Sciences has initiated a collaboration with the Sri Lanka Anti-Doping Agency by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The main objective of the MOU is to share expert knowledge and resources between the two parties to promote fair play among the sports community in Sri...Read More
Winners at the SLAAS Inter-University Undergraduate Poster Competition 2024 under Theme 1 and the Best Green Chemistry Poster Award Winner Undergraduates from the Department of Chemistry at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura won the SLAAS Inter-University Undergraduate Poster Competition under Theme 1 and the Best Green Chemistry Poster Award, which was awarded by the Sri...Read More
The Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) extended an invitation to Dr. Sampath Gunathilake and four students from the Department of Polymer Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, to visit Professor Hemanth Noothalapathi’s lab at Shimane University, Japan, as part of the esteemed SAKURA Science Exchange Program. This initiative aims to foster international collaboration in science...Read More
A groundbreaking mobile application, the Personal Alarm Assessment Tool (PAAT), has been developed by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in collaboration with the Department of Physics, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. This innovative app enhances the safety of front-line officers at key entry points such as airports, border crossings, and major public events. PAAT enables...Read More
Two distinguished researchers from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJ) have been recognized in the 2023 edition of the prestigious Asian Scientist 100 list. This annual list, compiled by Asian Scientist Magazine, celebrates the achievements of Asia’s leading researchers across various scientific disciplines. Dr. Samawansha Harsheni Tennakoon, a researcher from the Faculty of Applied Sciences...Read More
