The United States-Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission has initiated a unique project where a group of students at University of Sri Jayawardenapura and three IT organizations have got involved in a collaborative problem-solving exercise. The problem solving is done with the help of virtual media. The project affords an opportunity for the industry to witness the...Read More
The Fifth Annual Inter-Medical Faculty Physiology Quiz was organized by the Physiological Society of Sri Lanka (PSSL) and was held at the Faculty of Medical Sciences, the University of Sri Jayewardenepura on 16th June 2018. About 250 medical students from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, University of Colombo, University of Kelaniya, University of Jaffna, University of...Read More
The Innovation, Invention and Venture Creation Council (IIVCC) of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura arranged a visit to SLINTEC (The Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology) on 6th June 2018. SLINTEC, incorporated in 2008 is the first public-private research institute in the country. This visit was a result of the cordial discussions held between Prof. Sampath...Read More
The ACS International Student Chapter – Dept. of Chemistry at University of Sri Jayewardenepura has been selected to receive a complete sponsorship to attend the 256th ACS National Meeting and Exposition in Boston, MA, USA taking place from August 19-23, 2018. Ms. Chamika Madawala (4th year Chemistry Special Degree Student) has been selected to attend...Read More
Plant Materials and Herbal Products Research Center of the University of Sri Jayewardnepura signed MOU with the Hettigoda Industries PVT LTD, Sri Lanka on 21st May 2018 at the Boardroom of the Administration Building. The event was graced by the Vice Chancellor of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Prof. Sampath Amaratunge. Also Deshabandu Victor Hettigoda, Chairman of the Hettigoda...Read More
Sinhala and Tamil New Year Festival ‘Haritha Wasanthaya 2018’ annually organized by the Department of Forestry and Environmental Science of Faculty of Applied Sciences was held on 26th April 2018 at the Department premises. Prof. Sampath Amaratunge, the Vice Chancellor of the University and Prof. Sudantha Liyanage, Dean of the Faculty of Applied Sciences participated in...Read More
Mahapola Scholarships Awarding Ceremony for the Undergraduates of the 2016/2017 academic year was held on 26th April 2018 at the Board Room of the Administration Building. The occasion was led by the Vice Chancellor Prof. Sampath Amaratunge with the presence of the Dean of the Faculty of Medical Sciences; Prof. Surangi Yasawardene, Dean of the Faculty of Management...Read More
Accelerating Higher Education Expansion and Development (AHEAD) project was initiated on the 23rd of February 2018 with the presence of the Prof. Sampath Amaratunge, Vice Chancellor of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura at the Faculty of Graduate Studies. The project is a collaborative funding effort of the World Bank of Washington and the University Grants Commission....Read More
Synopsis: The Certificate Course in Nature Interpretation and Ecotourism offered by the Center for Sustainability, Department of Forestry and Environmental Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura in collaboration with the Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka is designed to train naturalists, eco-interpreters, eco-guides to deliver authentic, environmentally responsible, and professional ecotourism experience to their clients. Targeted Groups:...Read More