Applied Sciences

Background Companies are launching initiatives to improve their operations and offerings through data-driven techniques and this is not an exception to Sri Lanka. Hence, a greater demand has been created for skilled Data Scientists. Development of talent and capabilities is needed if DS and AI is to reach its full potential throughout Sri Lanka. However,...
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The Department of Physics at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, in collaboration with the North Central Province Education Department, successfully conducted a two-day A/L teacher training workshop in electronics on the 9th and 10th of December 2023. The event, hosted at the Department of Physics, brought together physics teachers from various schools in the North...
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The Japura Science Alumni Association of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura gathered for its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Alumni Dinner on November 11, 2023, at the elegant Ariyana Reach Hotel in Maharagama. The event commenced with member registration, providing a vibrant networking platform for alumni to reconnect. The meeting officially kicked off with a...
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The representatives of the Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN) named after Patrice Lumumba visited the University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJ) on the 23rd of October concurrent to the inauguration ceremony of the training programme on “Reporting and Verification of Greenhouse Gases”. This event took place as a collaborative effort between the Department of Forestry...
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The World Academy of Sciences Council has announced the winners of four of its prestigious awards (2023 TWAS-Abdool Karim Award, 2023 TWAS-Atta-ur-Rahman Award, 2023 TWAS-Fayzah M. Al-Kharafi Award, and 2024 TWAS-Siwei Cheng Award in Economic Sciences) for enterprising and accomplished scientists living and working in the global South. All four winners are women. Also, two...
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The University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJ) calls applications for the Aptitude Test to select candidates to follow the Bachelor of Science Honours in Sports Science & Management degree programme based on results of the G.C.E. (A/L) Examination 2022 (2023). To be eligible for admission to the above-mentioned degree programme, candidates should have obtained at least...
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Dr. Imalka Munaweera, from the Department of Chemistry at Faculty of Applied Sciences USJ, has been listed in the “Asian Scientist 100 (2023 edition)” of the Asian Scientist Magazine’s eighth iteration which highlights her exceptional groundbreaking scientific advancements in the field. The “Asian Scientist 100” list features outstanding individuals from various countries, including Bangladesh, Cambodia,...
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The Faculty of Applied Sciences at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura recently organized its highly anticipated Orientation Programme for the year 2023. The event aimed to provide new students with a comprehensive introduction to university life, equipping them with the necessary knowledge and resources to embark on their academic journey. The Inaugural Session took place...
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The latest version of the website for the Faculty of Applied Science has been unveiled on May 18, 2023 with the objective of delivering an improved online experience for both students and faculty members. The upgraded website introduces various new features and functionalities that enhance user navigation and provide easier access to essential resources. Comprising...
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The ceremonial opening of the newly established Dry Rubber Laboratory of the Department of Polymer Science was held on 21st December 2022 at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. The newly opened Dry Rubber Laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities for rubber compounding (internal mixer, two roll mill, and molding press), testing rheological properties (moving die...
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