In an effort to take university research to the next level, the University of Sri Jayawardenepura has decided to set up a research school by 2017.With the establishment of the Faculty of Technology and the Faculty of Engineering from next year, the university intends to set up a research school combining all its research centers...Read More

The new entrance to the University of Sri Jayewardenepura was ceremoniously opened by the Vice Chancellor Prof.Sampath Amaratunge on the 26th of November 2015. The opening took place at the auspicious time amidst the chant of pirith. A large gathering of university staff attended the ceremony. The university name board and the logo were simultaneously...Read More

A consultative meeting with industry experts with regard to the proceedings of the new Faculty of Engineering was held on 19th November 2015. The objective of this meeting was to discuss current status of the faculty and to present the proposed curriculum to leading entrepreneurs in order to obtain their views and comments on these...Read More

  As a part of the government’s policy for expanding the range of choices in the country’s free higher education system, the government authorities have approved funds to be allocated for the establishment of the Faculty of Engineering for Sri Jayewardenepura University. Vice Chancellor, Prof.Sampath Amaratunge, and a group of members from the alumni met...Read More

A special meeting was held on 28th October 2015 with the State Minister for Higher Education, Hon.Mohan Lal Grero and the officials of the University regarding the progress of the establishment of the Faculty of Technology at the University of Sri Jayawardenepura. A discussion was held at length on acquisition of land, funds for construction...Read More

A new software developed by Xcendant (pvt) Ltd. was introduced to the Sri Jayawardenepura University on the 29th September 2015. Xcendant, a  software development company for both local and foreign markets, have chosen the university to try out their brand new product. The company and the university are to work closely together to further develop...Read More

Vice chancellor, Prof. Sampath Amaratunge, declared open the new premises of the External Examinations Unit on 11th of July 2015. Customary religious activities were also observed to bless this occasion. Deans of the faculties and several staff members were also present for the occasion. Photographs: Wimukthi Gayan (Japura media – CITS)Read More

The quarterly newsletter, Savindu carrying the vibrant academic, cultural and communal life of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura was published. This Januray 2015 January- March volume is the first issue of this Newsletter. You can download this NewsLetter from our Digital Library. http://dl.sjp.ac.lk/dspace/handle/123456789/1797 Read NewsLetterRead More

A proposal to establish Chinese Language and International Cultural Center at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura was discussed by the University of Sri Jayewardenepura and Hunan University, China, when academics and officials from the two univeristies met on 18 May 2015 at the Vice Chancellor, Professor Sampath Amaratunge’s office at the University. The meeting was...Read More

A new Hostel complex of University of Sri Jayewardenepura was declared open by Vice Chancellor Prof. Sampath Amaratunge on 28th of February 2015. This new hostel is named as Ven. Baddegama Sri Piyarathane Hostel and it provides accommodation for 773 students.Read More