107th commemoration of Ven. Hikkaduwe Sri Sumangala Thero, founder of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura was held on 26th April 2018 in front of the Cultural Center of the University. The proceedings of the Memorial Day began with a religious ceremony. Vice Chancellor of the University; Prof. Sampath Amaratunge, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities...Read More

The Chief Prelate (Mahanayake) of Kotte Sri Kalayani Samagri Dharma Maha Sangha Sabha of Siyam Maha Nikaya, Ven. Dr. Ittapana Dhammalankara Maha Nayake Maha Thero assumed duties as the new Chancellor of the University of Sri Jayewardanepura today (28th February 2018) morning amidst invoking blessings by the Maha Sangha. Prof. Sampath Amaratunge, Vice Chancellor of the University...Read More

The lighting of the funeral pyre of the late Most Ven. Prof. Bellanwila Wimalarathana Thero, Chancellor of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura was conducted yesterday. The casket in which the remains were lying was brought to the pyre amid chanting of Seth pirith by the Maha Sangha. The funeral ceremony of Most Ven. Prof. Bellanwila...Read More

Chancellor of the University of Sri Jayawardenepura and the former Anunayaka of the Shyamopalee Maha Nikaye Kalyani Samagri Dharma Maha Sangha Sabhawa, Most Ven. Prof. Bellanwila Wimalaratana Nayake Thero has passed away following an accident at the temple on 3rd February 2018. Ven. Prof.  Bellanwila Wimalaratana Thero has been the Chancellor of the University of...Read More

“Reverend Prof. Belanvila Wimalarathana Thero, has passed away” This is the most unfortunate and the most tragic news I have heard in the year of 2018. The relationship between Reverend Professor Belanvila Wimalarathana Thero and this university is not unlike the relationship between that of a tree to its bark or flower to its scent....Read More

Newly build Mindfulness Based Research Room at the Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences was opened at a auspicious time on 11th January 2018 by Prof. Sampath Amaratunge, Vice Chancellor of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Prof. D. P. S. Chandrakumara, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences,...Read More

The University of Sri Jayewardenepura started the year 2018 with grace. The university community gathered near the Shrine roomand the Bo tree on the 2nd of January 2018 at 8.30 am, to eremoniously begin the year with a religious ceremony. The Vice Chancellor, the Deans of the seven faculties, Registrar and other representatives continued to implement...Read More

Renovation of the Buddhist Shrine Room of University of Sri Jayewardenepura was started on 11th September 2017 at the university premises. Prof. Sampath Amaratunge, Vice chancellor of the university graced the event as the chief guest.  Several Deans, and academic, non academic members participated to the event.Read More

54th Commemoration of Reverend Weliwitiye Sri Soratha Thero: the trailblazer of contemporary Piriven University system and the pioneer of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura was held on 19th July 2017. Ven. Prof. Bellanwila Wimalarathana Thero, Chancellor of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Prof. Sampath Amaratunge, Vice Chancellor of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Prof. P. B. Mandawala, Dean...Read More

Bhodi Puja Ceremony for the 54th Commemoration of Reverend Weliwitiye Sri Soratha Maha Thero was held on 17th July 2017 at the University premises. For this ceremony conducted by Ven. Padalangala Dammadewa Thero; Vice Chancellor of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura: Prof. Sampath Amaratunge, Dean, Faculty of Applied Sciences: Prof. Sudantha Liyanage, academic non academic members...Read More