Distinguished as the oldest and most renowned Forestry and Environment Symposium in South Asia, the International Forestry and Environment Symposium, organized by the Department of Forestry & Environmental Science, Faculty of Applied Sciences, USJ for the 25th consecutive year was held online under 4 sessions on 22nd and 23rd January 2021 at University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. This is...Read More
New Building Opening Ceremony of External Degrees and Extension Courses Unit at Ellawala Building was held on 04th of January 2021 at 9.45 am. Honorable Maha Sangha, the Vice-Chancellor of USJ; Senior Prof. Sudantha Liyanage, deans of the faculties, heads of departments, registrar of the university, academic and non-academic staff members participated in the ceremony.Read More
The new year blessing ceremony 2021 organized by the university Registrar and the community of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura according to health guidelines was held on the 01st of January 2021 at 8.30 am at the university Buddha Mandiraya. Honorable Maha Sangha, the Vice-Chancellor of USJ; Senior Prof. Sudantha Liyanage, deans of the faculties, heads of departments,...Read More
Foundation stone laying ceremony of the new building proposed for the newest faculty of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura; the Faculty of Engineering was held on 31st of December 2020 at 10.40 a.m. according to health guidelines with the participation of Chancellor of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura; Ven. Dr. Ittapana Dhammalankara Maha Nayake Maha...Read More
“Ashinsana 2020” – Felicitation ceremony organized by the Alumni Association of USJ to felicitate Senior Professor Sampath Amaratunge and Senior Professor Sudantha Liyanage was held on 15th of December 2020 at 4.30 pm at Senate Board Room of USJ. Chancellor of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura; Ven. Dr. Ittapana Dhammalankara Maha Nayake Maha Thero, Honorable...Read More
2nd International Conference on Intangible Cultural Heritage organized by the Department of Anthropology of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, USJ was successfully held on 18th and 19th December 2020. This year’s conference was held under the theme of “Fostering Folklore Research: Enriching Global Citizens through Traditional Insights” as a virtual conference with the participation of the Chief Guest; Snr. Prof. Sudantha...Read More
Pasindu Hirushan, a first-year student of the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce of USJ who was severely injured due to an accident that took place at University premises has been awarded a scholarship by Hemas Holdings, on the invitation of honorable Minister of Education Prof. G.L. Peiris. Mr. Abhas Isufali, Group Director of Hemas...Read More
International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches (ICMA), organized annually by the Faculty of Graduate Studies of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura is a forum to bring together academics and industry professionals engaged in multidisciplinary research & development to discuss innovative ideas and diverse topics in a multidisciplinary approach. This is an opportunity for them to share...Read More
Mr. W. M. R. W. Anurudda B. Weliwita was appointed as the 10th Registrar of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura with effect from 30th November 2020. He was appointed to this position following the retirement of Mr. K. G. Britto. A pirith ceremony was held at the registrar office in the administration building on 30th November 2020 at...Read More
Renowned Sri Lankan environmentalist Mr. Jagath Gunawardana was awarded the Honorary Doctorate (PhD) from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Based on the approval of the University Senate and the Council, this was awarded on 20th November 2020 at the Vice Chancellor’s Office in the University of Sri Jayewardenepura by Senior Professor Sudantha Liyanage, Vice Chancellor of...Read More
