Dr. W. G. S. Kelum, Deptartment of Accounting, Faculty of Management Studies & Commerce, USJ appointed as the new Director of Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM) with effect from 8th of May 2021 by the University Grants Commission. Dr. W. G. S. Kelum completed his education at Royal College, Colombo 7. Dr. Kelum completed his M.Sc....Read More
The Japanese government made public the recipients of “The Order of the Rising Sun”, conferred by His Majesty the Emperor of Japan on foreign nationals who have made distinguished contributions to enhancing friendly relations with Japan. The Spring Conferment this year honours Sri Lankan national, Senior Prof. Sampath Amaratunge; Chairman of the University Grants Commission,...Read More
In the backdrop of the massive resurgence of COVID-19 in several parts of the world, a new more infectious and potent strain of SARS-CoV-2 has been discovered in Sri Lanka. Expert scientists at Sri Jayewardenepura University have said that the new strain of COVID-19 is airborne and its droplets can remain in the air for...Read More
COVID-19 patients detected post-New Year season are showing severe symptoms as opposed to the patients reported before implied by Dr. Chandima Jeewandara, the Director of the Department of Immunology and Molecular Medicine of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Dr. Jeewandara quoted “At present severe complications are being reported among young individuals infected with the virus,...Read More
Internal students of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of USJ are now facilitated to obtain a letter of confirmation for studentship online. This letter is provided online (for obtaining loans and other scholarships) considering the difficulty of coming to the university due to the current pandemic situation of the country. For details please visit...Read More
University of Sri Jayewardenepura extends best wishes and respect to Professor, Rajakiya Panditha Kiwulegedara Narada Thero, the Most Venerable “Anu Nayaka” to be appointed for the “Udarata Amarapura Maha Nikaya”on 25th April 2021 at Vidurupola Sri Sumangalarama Maha Viharaya. Ven. Kiwulegadara Narada Thero is a professor at the Department of Sinhala and Mass Communication of...Read More
The Digital Wall facility was launched at the library, USJ on 5th April, 2021 in collaboration with the British Council, Sri Lanka. The event was graced by Prof. Sudantha Liyanage/ Vice Chancellor and Ms. Maarya Rehman/ Country Director, British Council Sri Lanka together with academic, administrative and non-academic staff of the university. The established digital...Read More
A Ceremony to mark the opening of the Postgraduate Centre for Business Studies (PCBS) was held on 17th Mach 2021 at 8.30AM at the Soratha Building, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. The occasion was graced by the Senior Prof. Sudantha Liyanage; Vice-Chancellor, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Senior Prof. M.M. Pathmalal;...Read More
The Department of Anthropology, of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, celebrated its 61 years of proud history on 26th March 2021 through organizing the “Anthropology Day 2021”. Anthropology Day consisted of precious lectures on the history and development of anthropology (both physical and cultural anthropology) in Sri Lanka. Besides, Mr. Edvin Ganihigama; former...Read More
The launch of the two books, titled Pitfalls, rewards and reflections of a retired scientist and Weerasinghe land and other non fictional stories, authored by Vidya Jyothi Emeritus Professor E.R. Jansz was held on 20th March 2021 at the Board Room of the Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardene. At this occasion,...Read More
