The first International Conference on Innovation and Emerging Technologies 2021 (ICIET 2021) took place on 25th – 26th of November 2021. Virtually. The inauguration ceremony which took place in the Faculty premises was held in a modest manner adhering to the COVID-19 prevention regulations required by the Government. Sr. Prof. Sampath Amaratunge,...Read More
Emeritus Prof. Sunil Ariyaratne, recipient of the Vishwa Prasadini, Vidyodaya Vibhushana, Sahitya Kala Shiromani, Thamilmani and Thamilmamani honorary titles, has been awarded the title “Sahithyadarathna” at the 2021 State Literary Awards Ceremony for his invaluable contribution to Sinhala literature. Emeritus Prof. Sunil Ariyaratne graduated with honors from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura in 1971 with...Read More
The report of whole genomic sequencing of the SARS-CoV-2 variants in Sri Lanka was issued on 03.12.2021 by the Allergy, Immunology and Cell Biology Unit of the Department of Immunology Molecular and Molecular Medicine of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. The study was carried out by USJ researchers including Prof. Neelika Malavige and Dr. Chandima Jeewandara. 94...Read More
The 2020 Convocation Certificate Distribution Ceremony of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura will be held on 28th to 31st December 2021 at BMICH. As per the existing health guidelines, only 700 individuals will be accommodated per session inside and outside of the main hall of BMICH. Therefore, we can accommodate around 220 graduands, around 440 guests...Read More
Influenced by her own mother in the small ages, Ms. Amasha De Silva also known as Sprinting Queen now holds the magnifying position of the sprinting queen in our hearts. The effort and commitment that lasted consistently for years and years are now paying off in amazing ways for Ms. Amasha. She maintains a well-balanced...Read More
Biomimetics, in other words imitating life, is a creative form of technology that mimics nature in various developments that improve the quality of life of people. Biomimetics is not a novel concept but has been used since the beginning of human inventions. In recent times, extensive engagement of biomimetics has been noticed in the development...Read More
The Society of Computer Science of the Department of Computer Science (DCS of USJ) has provided the National Crafts Council (NCC) with state-of-the-art digital solutions to successfully launch its’ initiative ‘LakShilpa’. The project aims to empower the craftsmen spread across Sri Lanka by giving the utmost worth and financial value that can be given nationally...Read More
With emerging diversified technological developments, the field of social robotics takes a significant place. 13th International Conference on Social Robotics (ICSR 2021) brought out together researchers and practitioners around the globe working on the interaction between humans and intelligent robots and on the integration of robots into the fabric of our society. The team representing...Read More
Sri Lanka has confirmed a new sub lineage of the Delta strain of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, detected in the island and termed B.1.617.2. AY 104. Dr. Chandima Jeewadara, Director, Molecular and Cell Biology Unit of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJ, said Sri Lanka now has three variants that originated in the...Read More
“SaniFly” an innovative project carried out by a team of final year undergraduates following the Business Information Systems (Special) Degree offered by the Department of Information Technology (DIT), Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura won the second runners up position at the International ICT Innovative Services Awards (InnoServe Awards) 2021. InnoServe...Read More
