Convocation Address delivered by Professor M. M. Karunanayake, Emeritus Professor, University of Sri Jayewardenepura at the 38th Convocation of the University was held on 5 – 7 February 2012 at Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall. I consider it a privilege to have been invited by the Vice Chancellor, Dean and Members of the Faculty of...Read More
Companies usually hire trainable and the adaptable graduates. The qualities most often mentioned included the ability to communicate, enthusiasm, eagerness to learn, people skills and the ability to perform as a team player. As implied in the above, skills specifications for entry-level employment and perceived skills gaps have been the subject of study, research and...Read More
“Sri Lanka is an oasis. In the future, greater number of the world population will follow this country’s method because every other country will be in disaster without an effective sustainable mechanism. Your method of sustainability will be the key for the future” said Prof. Peter Timmerman of Faculty of Environmental Studies, York University, Toronto, Canada at...Read More
Smooth functioning of the brain is vital for a healthy life. Millions of people around the world are affected by neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia, Alzheimer disease and Parkinson disease. It is estimated that 15% of the population in western countries are affected by one of these diseases. Despite many advances in the field of...Read More
Senior professor Sunil Ariyaratne temporarily parted from his services rendered to University of Sri Jayewardenepura, after fulfilling his duties to enrich the university with his aesthetic sensation. This is a special note of appreciation written on behalf of Senior Professor Sunil Ariyaratne, of the Department of Sinhala and Mass communication, who rendered a priceless service...Read More
