Dr. Thiyanga Talagala, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Statistics, Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJ), has been ranked first in the prestigious Short Talks, Big Impacts Women in Science Spotlight Competition. This competition, organized by UNESCO – Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD), included participants from...Read More
Prof. Upul Subasinghe was re-elected as the Dean of the Faculty of Applied Sciences for the second consecutive time at the Board Meeting of the respective faculty, held under the chairmanship of Senior Prof. Pathmalal M. Manage, Vice Chancellor of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Prof. Upul Subasinghe graduated from the University of Sri...Read More
On February 20th, 2025, the Department of Polymer Science (DPS) hosted its very first Career Fair, marking a significant milestone in bridging the gap between academia and industry. This highly anticipated event not only provided a platform for students to connect with top-tier companies but also introduced several pre-event workshops designed to equip students with...Read More
The Twenty-Ninth International Forestry and Environment Symposium, South Asia’s longest-running environmental conference, successfully concluded on January 18th, 2025, at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. The symposium, held under the theme “A Multi-Sectoral Approach to a Sustainable Future,” continued its legacy of pioneering environmental discourse in the region. Professor M. M. Pathmalal, Vice-Chancellor of...Read More
Forest and Environment Pre-Symposium Public Talks Department of Forestry and Environmental Science University of Sri Jayewardenepura Venue: Forestry Auditorium Session 2 – Thursday, January 9, 2025 | 4:00 PM “Express Pearl Ship Damage and Current Status” Speakers: – Mr. Hemantha Withanage – Professor Prasanthi GunawardenaRead More
Forest and Environment Pre-Symposium Public Talks Department of Forestry and Environmental Science University of Sri Jayewardenepura Venue: Forestry Auditorium Session 1 – Thursday, January 2, 2025 | 4:00 PM “Human-Wildlife Conflict: What is the Reality?” Human-Wildlife Conflict: Reality and Solutions Join us for an important public discussion featuring leading experts in conservation and wildlife management....Read More
In recognition of her groundbreaking work on fungal taxonomy, Dr. Dimuthu S. Manamgoda of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura has joined the rare ranks of scientists immortalized in species nomenclature. A newly discovered fungal species, Curvularia manamgodae, now bears her name. The species was identified during a comprehensive survey of plant pathogenic fungi affecting sugarcane...Read More
The Faculty of Applied Sciences is proud to celebrate the exceptional achievements of our two distinguished academics, Dr. Imalka Munaweera and Dr. Kasun Thambugala, who were recognized at the prestigious CVCD Excellence Awards 2023. Dr. Munaweera was honored as the Most Outstanding Innovator for her exceptional contributions to innovation and dedication to advancing research and development. This...Read More
The Faculty of Applied Sciences at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura proudly recognizes the exceptional achievement of Prof. Meththika Vithanage, who has been awarded the prestigious 2026 TWAS Award in Earth, Climate, and Environmental Sciences. This recognition marks the first time a Sri Lankan scientist has received this esteemed honor from The World Academy of...Read More
The Department of Chemistry of the Faculty of Applied Sciences has initiated a collaboration with the Sri Lanka Anti-Doping Agency by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The main objective of the MOU is to share expert knowledge and resources between the two parties to promote fair play among the sports community in Sri...Read More
