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
Prof. Y. K. Weerakoon Banda has received the SUSRED Award at the NSF Awards Ceremony held on 16th November 2021 at the BMICH. SUSRED (Support Scheme for Supervision of Research Degrees) is a NSF (National Science Foundation) award given to supervisors of postgraduate research degrees and to the Departments/Divisions/Units of institutions that support postgraduate research...Read More
Researchers from Science, Management, Medical, Technology, Engineering and Graduate Studies Faculties published twenty research papers in Journals indexed by Elsevier Scopus during the last month. The web publishing team of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura acknowledges their contribution to upgrading the research standards of the University and expanding the knowledge base in the relevant subject areas. 1. A...Read More
End of life and palliative care help improve the quality of life for someone who has a life-limiting illness, by offering services, advice, information, referral and support. End of life and palliative care offers emotional and practical support to families, friends and carers. The Universal Health Coverage goal is to provide access to affordable palliative...Read More
The UGC is conducting a survey to assess the current utilization of online learning of students in universities particularly under COVID-19. Please complete the online survey given in the following link to help define program opportunities for online learning in Sri Lanka. STUDENT QUESTIONNAIRE Response Link http://www.surveyshare.com/s/AYA9LDB FACULTY QUESTIONNAIRE Response Link http://www.surveyshare.com/s/AYAQLJD UNIVERSITY QUESTIONNAIRE Response...Read More
Supernova is the First-Ever & the Only Inter-University Trilingual News Presenting Competition organized by a university in Sri Lanka. This is organized by J’pura News by J’pura Voice, the News Provider of J’pura Voice Club, of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Supernova Competition’s prime motive is to create a trusted & a standardized platform for...Read More
