First Folklore Research Symposium was held on the 9th of December 2016 with the collaboration of Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Cultural Centre of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura and Arts Circle. The symposium was chaired by Dr, Praneeth Abheysundara and secretary was Prof. Charmalie Nahallage, the coordinator of the symposium was Ms. Mayuri...Read More

“Parsi Natya Kalawa” book written by Dr. Sunethra Kankanamge Senior lecturer at the Department of Sinhala and Mass Communication is the first book about the Parsi drama which was introduced to the Sinhala literature. Present book is a translation to Sinhala from the original Book of “Parsi Theater” written by Kathryn Hansen Professor at University...Read More

“Seminar, Exhibition and Trade Fair on highly nutritional, Traditional herbs and food items” organized by the Anthropological Society of Japura,under the guidance of Prof.Yasanjalee Jayathilake  was held  on the 16thand 17th November 2016, opposite the Sumangala building of the university. Vice Chancellor Prof.Sampath Amaratunge graced the event as the chief guest. Dr.D.P.S. Chandrakumara, Dean of the...Read More

Roshima Vithanage, currently a third year undergraduate at the Faculty of Applied Sciences of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura was recently crowned Miss Scuba Sri Lanka ’16, presenting her the opportunity of participating at the Miss Scuba International ’16 pageant held in Malaysia on 19th November 2016. Roshima, being an active student of the faculty...Read More

Commemorating this cultural and religious festival, the Cultural Center of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura organized a Navaratri festival for the student community of the university on the 4th November 2016, at the Auditorium of the Faculty of Applied Sciences. This festive evening brought about a number of students from both Hindu and other religious...Read More

It is not every day that we are given the opportunity to meet with legends of our time, it is not always that through them you see a soul yet so humble and so knowledgeable. Pandit Amaradewa was indeed a treasure within the Sri Lankan music industry who was a delight to listen to. His...Read More

Parallel to the launching of “Waadiya” novel written by Asha Relapanawa Tutor, Department of Sinhala & Mass Communication, an intellectual dialogue on “Culture of Nuwarakalawiya” was held on 01 November 2016 at University of Sri Jayewardenepura. This Dialogue on Literary Arts was organized by Amadyapa Youth Organization, Cultural center and by Sinhala and Mass communication...Read More

The annual English day is an initiative of the Business Communication Unit of the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce. This event was held 31st October 2016 at the K. A Munasinghe Hall of the faculty. This occasion was organized for the 1st year students, to provide a much needed platform for each of them coming from...Read More

The official media arm of the university, Japura Media has re-launched a video for the Anthem of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. A university is expected to produce an academia of competent youth who go beyond the ordinary and reach new heights continuously; this new release features this wholesome attitude fostered by the university and...Read More

Romance, relationships, falling apart, finding new and interesting faces and falling in love again is a cycle very much part and parcel of the university system and the life it offers. Many students throughout the ages have knowingly or unknowingly contributed towards its continuation and this perhaps could be due to the reason that students...Read More