The University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJ) welcomed a six-member delegation from the Forestry Department and related forestry institutions of Hunan Province, China, on 11 August 2026, for an academic and professional exchange on sustainable forest management and ecological conservation. The delegation was headed by Mr. Yan Zhihui, Vice Director-General of the Forestry Department of Hunan Province, and comprised senior...Read More
The Centre for International Affairs, University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJ), successfully hosted the USBus Programme on 6th and 7th August 2026, in collaboration with the US Embassy in Sri Lanka and American Spaces in Sri Lanka. The two-day programme provided an exciting platform for students and the university community to explore opportunities, ideas and perspectives...Read More
As part of its 17th Anniversary celebrations, the Career Skills Development Society (CSDS) of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura successfully organized “Sneha Manudam”, a university-wide spiritual and community engagement programme on the Asala Full Moon Poya Day. The initiative was designed to promote mindfulness, emotional well-being, ethical values, and spiritual development among undergraduate students. The...Read More
Senior Professor Upul Subasinghe officially assumed duties as the Vice Chancellor of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura at an auspicious ceremony held on 31 July 2026 at 10.15 a.m. The assumption of duties took place amidst the chanting of Set Pirith to invoke blessings. The ceremony was graced by the Chancellor of the University, Most...Read More
The University of Sri Jayewardenepura has been ranked second in Sri Lanka in the latest Webometrics Ranking of universities, reflecting the University’s growing impact, visibility and research presence on the web. In the 2026 update, USJ holds country rank #2 and global rank #2195, recording a remarkable positive movement of 241 places globally. This achievement...Read More
Gangodawila, Nugegoda | 28 July 2026 — The University of Sri Jayewardenepura is pleased to announce the appointment of Senior Professor Upul Subasinghe, B.Sc.(Hons), Ph.D.(Wales), C.I.Biol (Sri Lanka), as the new Vice Chancellor of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. The appointment was made by His Excellency the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. Senior Professor Subasinghe currently...Read More
