In recognition of her groundbreaking work on fungal taxonomy, Dr. Dimuthu S. Manamgoda of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura has joined the rare ranks of scientists immortalized in species nomenclature. A newly discovered fungal species, Curvularia manamgodae, now bears her name. The species was identified during a comprehensive survey of plant pathogenic fungi affecting sugarcane...Read More
The Faculty of Applied Sciences is proud to celebrate the exceptional achievements of our two distinguished academics, Dr. Imalka Munaweera and Dr. Kasun Thambugala, who were recognized at the prestigious CVCD Excellence Awards 2023. Dr. Munaweera was honored as the Most Outstanding Innovator for her exceptional contributions to innovation and dedication to advancing research and development. This...Read More
The External Degrees and Extension Course Unit of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura recently concluded the orientation program for the 2024 batch of students enrolled in the external degree programs offered by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. The event took place on December 22, 2024, at the Bandaranaike Hall on the university premises. The...Read More
The Faculty of Applied Sciences at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura proudly recognizes the exceptional achievement of Prof. Meththika Vithanage, who has been awarded the prestigious 2026 TWAS Award in Earth, Climate, and Environmental Sciences. This recognition marks the first time a Sri Lankan scientist has received this esteemed honor from The World Academy of...Read More
The External Degrees and Extension Course Unit of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura recently concluded the orientation program for the 2024 batch of students enrolled in the external degree programs offered by the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce. The event took place on December 21, 2024, at the Bandaranaike Hall on the university premises....Read More
The National Educator Awards (NEA) 2024, an initiative dedicated to honoring outstanding educators across Sri Lanka, took place on December 4, 2024, at the Monarch Imperial, Thalawathugoda. Organized by the Faculty of Humanities and Sciences at the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT), the event celebrated excellence in education and recognized significant contributions made...Read More
The University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJ) has emerged as the overall champion of the Inter University Championship 2024, amassing an impressive 478.5 points. This marks the fifth time USJ has claimed the championship, adding to its victories in 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2022. The university secured both the Men’s overall championship with 250.0 points and...Read More
The Department of Chemistry of the Faculty of Applied Sciences has initiated a collaboration with the Sri Lanka Anti-Doping Agency by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The main objective of the MOU is to share expert knowledge and resources between the two parties to promote fair play among the sports community in Sri...Read More
The academic year 2023/24 of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura commences on January 6, 2025 All necessary arrangements have been made to begin the academic year on January 6, 2025. The orientation program for new first-year students will be held in two phases, from December 26, 2024,...Read More
The Department of Sinhala and Mass Communication, in collaboration with Japura Media, successfully launched the short film “Down the Memory Lane – to Japura” on Wednesday, 11th December 2024, at the Sumangala Auditorium of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. The event served as a platform to celebrate the university’s rich history and the collective memories...Read More
