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Mangroves are one of the major ecosystems in Sri Lanka that provide numerous ecosystem services. However, mangroves in Sri Lanka face multiple threats and are fast disappearing despite the essential services they provide to support the livelihoods of local people. Recognizing the invaluable role a state university can play in the conservation of mangrove ecosystems while...Read More

The first webinar on “Sri Lankan Economy and the Way Forward amidst COVID-19” organized by the Research Center for Business Economics and Development Studies (RCBEDS) of the Department of Business Economics was successfully held from 6.00 pm onwards on Friday, 11th September, 2020, virtually via Zoom platform.  Dr. (Mrs.) D. S. T. Wanaguru (Additional Director, Economic...Read More

The Department of Philosophy and Psychology organised a special two day workshop series on Drug Prevention which was held in 19th and 20th September at the University with the anticipation of Most Venerable Prof Madagoda Abhayatissa Thero, State Secretary of School Sports: Ravindra Samarawickrama, Vice Chancellor: Senior Professor Sudantha Liyanage, Dean Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences:Professor...Read More

Having understood the importance of raising awareness on Procurement Guidelines, Professor Shirantha Heenkenda, Dean of FHSS initiated the organization of a workshop on Procurement Guidelines and Procedures. The workshop was held on the 23rd of September 2020 in the faculty with the participation of the Academic and Non-academic staff of FHSS.  Professor P.B Mandawala was the key...Read More

Orani Jansz who became one of the dynamic coordinators of the English teaching programme in the universities has passed away. This is an opportunity to review the lessons from that era, as the same problems still exist today. Orani was a first year chemistry student in 1962 at the University of Colombo, when she was also...Read More