Industry–University Collaboration for Impact Hayleys Fabric PLC entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Faculty of Technology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura to collaborate on research focused on sustainable sludge management. This partnership aims to strengthen industry–university collaboration by integrating academic expertise with industry needs, fostering applied research, innovation, and practical solutions with environmental and societal impact. Delegates representing both the Faculty of Technology and Hayleys Fabric PLC participated...Read More
The Department of Polymer Science recently hosted a distinguished guest lecture by Dr. Jayantha Amarasekara, a leading consultant to the US chemical industry, titled “Mastering the Polymer Challenge.” The session served as a critical platform for students and researchers to re-examine the role of polymers in a sustainable future, moving beyond the “plastic guilt” often found in popular media toward a more nuanced, empirical understanding of material science. By framing...Read More
The University of Sri Jayewardenepura is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Chandima Jeewandara as Director of the Institute of Allergology and Immunology (IAI), with effect from 1 January 2026. The formal appointment ceremony was held at the University Grants Commission in the presence of the Chairman, Senior Prof. Kapila Senevirathne, together with the Vice-Chancellor, Senior Prof. Pathmalal M. Manage, and the Registrar, Mr. A. B. Weliwita. Following this, he officially assumed duties...Read More
New Fungal Discoveries from University of Sri Jayewardenepura Expand Sri Lanka’s Biodiversity Records A collaborative team of researchers from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura and other national and international partners has discovered a previously unknown fungal species and documented new fungal records for Sri Lanka, highlighting the rich and often hidden biodiversity present even within urban and human-influenced environments. The study, led by Dr. Kasun M. Thambugala from the Genetics...Read More
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