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
The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka (IESL) has granted full recognition for the Bachelor of Science of Engineering Honours in Civil Engineering degree program offered by the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. IESL is the local signatory for the Washington Accord and the professional body which is responsible for granting recognition for...Read More
The 54th Carrom Championship concluded on February 25 at the National Carrom Federation Sports Complex with a record turnout of nearly 350 competitors. Organized by the Sri Lanka Carrom Federation, the event showcased remarkable talent in the realm of carrom. Tharushi Himahansi, a student at the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura,...Read More
When I was asked if I would come for a Pethikada programme that airs on Sirasa TV recently, my first question was “To speak on what subject?” The last weeks had been ones in which I was turning down offers that had come from a radio channel – it is easy here to be asked...Read More
The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura proudly organized its annual diploma award ceremony on March 3, 2024, at the Pitipana Faculty of Technology Auditorium. The event aimed to honor the achievements of over a thousand students who successfully completed various diploma courses. In the first session, diploma certificates...Read More
The Real Estate and Valuation Undergraduate Research Conference 2024 (REVURC 2024) organised by the Department of Estate Management and Valuation in line with the International Conference on Business Management (ICBM) 2024 was successfully held on 28th of February 2024 from 08.30am to 02.00pm at the premises of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. This conference aimed...Read More
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has initiated a significant step towards addressing plastic waste management challenges in Sri Lanka. Through its ‘Project for Strengthening Plastic Management Capacity’, launched in September 2023, JICA conducted a comprehensive survey shedding light on the current state of plastic waste management in the country, previously unexplored. Key findings from the...Read More
