Research Awards – 2021/2022/2023 University of Sri Jayewardenepura Staff members in the Permanent Service in University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJ) and Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM) can now apply for Research Awards 2021, 2022 and 2023. The awards for each year will be given separately. General Instructions Please use a valid SJP/PIM email address during the initial step,...Read More

The 10th “UNI-IN ALLIANCE 2024” Annual Research Symposium will be held on August 16th, 2024, at the Senate Board Room, beginning at 8 AM. The event will feature research presentations across 11 tracks and culminate in the final round of the Innovation Competition, “FUTURUM 2024,” centered on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Distinguished guests include: Chief Guest:...Read More

New Study Alert! A recent study investigates the link between childhood obesity and increased hospitalizations due to dengue in Sri Lanka. Among 4782 children aged 10 to 18, those with higher BMI percentiles had a significantly higher risk of hospitalization. Specifically, 18.2% of seropositive children with a BMI centile >97th were hospitalized, compared to 9.48%...Read More

New Study Alert! Excited to share findings from a recent study titled “Psychological Distress and Sleep Quality among Sri Lankan Medical Students during an Economic Crisis.” This study reveals that 69.2% of students experienced psychological distress, with 23% facing depression, anxiety, and stress. Anxiety was the most prevalent (50.7%), and 41% reported poor sleep quality....Read More

The global fight against dengue fever receives a significant boost from the dedicated research efforts at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJ). Professor Neelika Malavige, a leading researcher at USJ, is featured in a recent article on Think Global Health, highlighting the critical role Sri Lanka and USJ play in tackling this climate-sensitive disease. Sri...Read More

Hayleys Fabric, a prominent textile manufacturer in Sri Lanka, has joined forces with the University of Sri Jayewardenepura for an extensive research endeavor focused on assessing pollutants in the Kelani River basin. The study, a pioneering effort in evaluating antibiotic resistance in running water sources utilized for human consumption within the basin, aims to foster...Read More