Applications are invited from eligible candidates for Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language scheduled to begin in October 2026. MA in TESL programme is offered by the Faculty of Graduate Studies through the Department of English and Linguistics, Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. This two-year programme (SLQF 10) covers the key areas of Structure of English, Psycholinguistics, Sociolinguistics, Second Language Teaching...Read More
Sri Lanka claimed one gold and one bronze medal on the opening day of the 2026 World University Weightlifting Championship, currently being held in Doha, Qatar. Avindu Liyanagedara, a final year student of the Department of Sports Science, Faculty of Applied Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJ), won the gold medal in the Men’s 60kg category on September 8, lifting a total of 237kg (Snatch 105kg, Clean & Jerk 132kg)....Read More
Over his forty-five-year journey with the sitar, Pradeep Ratnayake has spent three decades conducting deep technical research to expand the instrument’s traditional boundaries. He began experimenting with these specific harmonic techniques thirty years ago, establishing two foundational pillars of this research: The Straight-Finger Formula—used to achieve parallel fourths—and The Angled-Finger Technique, which allows for intricate thirds harmony. Having debuted and refined these formulas throughout his Pradeepanjalee concert series, his latest work introduces two evolved...Read More
Professor Lasanthi Jayathunge has been elected as the new Dean of the Faculty of Technology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, at the Faculty Board meeting. She will assume duties as Dean on 8 September 2026 at 9.15 a.m. at the Faculty of Technology. Professor Jayathunge is a Professor in Food Processing Technology in the Department of Biosystems Technology, Faculty of Technology. She received her Bachelor’s and M.Phil. degrees in Food Science...Read More
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