Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has initiated a significant step towards addressing plastic waste management challenges in Sri Lanka. Through its ‘Project for Strengthening Plastic Management Capacity’, launched in September 2023, JICA conducted a comprehensive survey shedding light on the current state of plastic waste management in the country, previously unexplored. Key findings from the...Read More
The University of Sri Jayewardenepura recently concluded its 28th International Symposium on Forestry and Environmental Sciences, held on January 5th and 6th, 2024, at the Senate Board Room. The theme of this year’s symposium was “Forest and Environmental Management towards Economic Recovery and Resilience.” The symposium covered a diverse range of key areas and sessions,...Read More
The first-ever International Research Conference on Gender Studies, held on the 12th and 13th of October 2023, was a significant event that brought together scholars, students, organizations, and communities to discuss and raise awareness about various gender-related issues. This conference, organized by the Gender Equity and Equality Center in collaboration with the Equal Opportunity...Read More
Beijing Forestry University (BFU) is a national public university centered in Beijing, China. The BFU has a history that dates back to 1902 as one of the earliest colleges with a specialty in Forestry. It is the top university in China for ecological and environmental education. Beijing Forestry University provides a wide range of courses...Read More
“Illumino 2.0,” was an enlightening installation organized by the official Japura Tourism Club of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. This prestigious event featured distinguished guests, including the Chief Guest, Dr. Shweta Chandra, Manager of Learning and Development at Taj Samudra Colombo; Mr. Chandana Gamage, the Financial...Read More
During a formal working visit to Colombo, Sri Lanka, Roman Krasnov, the Vice-Rector for Social Work and Youth Policy at Ural State University of Economics (USUE) in Russia, met with Prof. Shirantha Heenkenda, the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJ) with the aim of strengthening...Read More
The Inauguration Ceremony of the Master of Economics Degree Program at University of Sri Jayewardenepura was held at the Sri Sumangala Auditorium at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences on 2nd of August 2023. The event was graced by the presence of Vice Chancellor, Senior Prof. Pathmalal M. Manage, along with Deans of faculties,...Read More
Introducing the Master of Economics, a visionary one-year postgraduate program offered by the Department of Economics at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, with a special focus on attracting international students from around the world, under the leadership of Prof. Shirantha Heenkenda, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences welcomed its inaugural international batch...Read More
Researchers from the Faculties of Applied Sciences, Medical, Technology, Engineering, Management, and Graduate Studies published 37 research papers in journals indexed by Elsevier Scopus during the months of May and June 2023. Fifty two researchers from different departments of USJ contributed to this achievement. The Web Team of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura acknowledges their...Read More
The Department of Accounting, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, in collaboration with the University of South-Eastern Norway and the University of Vocational Technology, hosted a highly impactful Training Workshop on Waste Management and Circular Economy. This event, conducted as part of the TESS (Techno-Economic-Societal Sustainable Development Training in Sri Lanka) Project, took place at the Galle...Read More
