The University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJP) has become the latest university to be accepted into the CFA Institute University Recognition Program. The CFA Institute acknowledges the USJP’s Bachelor of Science special degree program in Finance as incorporating at least 70% of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) and placing emphasis on the CFA...Read More
In order to mark the World Cities Day on 29th October, a consultative forum was held at the Auditorium of the Organisation of Professional Associations. Among the invited participants were, Institute of Town planners of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Institute of Architects, Institute of Engineers, The Surveyors’ Institute of Sri Lanka, and the Institute of...Read More
The Life Care Education Society & Buddhist Association of China/Taiwan/Malaysia presented Mahayana Tripitaka to three significant institutions, namely, Sri Jayawardenepura University, Pali & Buddhist University and the Bellanwila Temple , on 6th November. The presentation took place at the Bellanwila Temple of which the chief guest was the Minister of Justice & Buddha Sasana Hon.Wijeydasa...Read More
A meeting to discuss dengue awareness and prevention was held on 06th November with the participation of the Vice Chancellor, the Registrar, Snr.Asst.Registrar, university medical officers, wardens and officials from the dengue eradication program together with representatives from the police department. The prevailing condition regarding the spread of dengue among students and the university staff...Read More
Another special item in the ‘Wedikawen mahapolowata’ art festival, exhibition and book fair, is presently underway, at the university premises. Several publishers have collaborated with the organizers to display varieties of books available under their label. Other stalls comprise of exhibitions by different departments and societies of the university. Students can make purchases as well...Read More
The Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists (SLFUE) held a press conference at University of Sri Jayawardenepura on 04th November 2015. Among the participants, Prof.Sampath Amaratunge (Vice Chancellor – USJP), Dr.Sumudu Perera (Chair – SLFUE), Dr.Janak Kumarasinghe (Snr.Lecturer of the Faculty of Management Studies & Commerce), and Dr.Lalithasiri Gunaruwan (Former Chair – SLFUE) were present....Read More
Month long ‘Wedikawen Mahapolowata’ art festival will draw to an end on 6th November 2015. It’s conclusion will be highlighted with the final drama round, awards night and the closing ceremony. To make the end even more attractive and creative, a massive pandol has been put up at the entrance to the university. This...Read More
The annual awarding of scholarships by the Jayawardenepura – Canada Alumni Association was held on 3rd November 2015 (Today) at the University premises. The ceremony was attended by the Vice Chancellor Prof.Sampath Amaratunge, the Registrar Mr. K. Gnanasiri Britto, Prof. Sudantha Liyanage – Dean, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Dr. Anura Kumara – Dean, Faculty of...Read More
The budget should discourage environmental pollution/ degradation/ unsustainable lifestyles and encourage environmentally sound development/lifestyles/practices said Prof Hemanthi Ranasinghe, Professor in Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardnepura. This could be done through imposing taxes, providing tax holidays/reliefs etc. As much as for the new developments, funds need to be allocated for maintenance of infrastructure in all the fields. Media briefing...Read More
Webometrics ranked scientists in Sri Lankan Institutions according to their Google Scholar Citations profiles. This edition was built with data collected during the second week of September 2015 from the public profiles of researchers working in Sri Lankan institutions. According to webometrics site it is a BETA Ranking of the scientists according to their...Read More
