The University of Sri Jayewardenepura proudly celebrates the outstanding achievement of its undergraduate chemistry team, which secured First Place at the Inter-University Undergraduate Chemistry Quiz 2026, organized by the Section E2 (Chemical Sciences) of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS). The prestigious competition brought together talented undergraduate teams from universities across...Read More
Japura Kadamandiya 2026, organized by the Career Guidance Unit in collaboration with the Startup Hub of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, was successfully held on 24th June 2026 along both sides of the university entrance, transforming the campus into a vibrant marketplace that celebrated innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship. The event brought together a large number of undergraduate entrepreneurs, university clubs, student projects,...Read More
The University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJ) has proudly secured joint 3rd place among Sri Lankan universities in the prestigious QS World University Rankings 2027, released on 18 June 2026 by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), a world-leading higher education analytics organization. This recognition places USJ among an elite group of only four Sri Lankan universities featured in...Read More
Prof. Thilini Mudiyanselage, a researcher from the Department of Polymer Science, Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, has been named one of two global winners of the 2026 Elsevier Foundation Chemistry for Climate Action Challenge, an international competition recognizing innovative green chemistry solutions that address climate change and promote sustainable resource use. Prof....Read More
The University of Sri Jayewardenepura proudly congratulates Professor Shyamalee Samaranayaka, Chair Professor of Family Medicine, on being honoured with the Regional Five Star Doctor Award 2026 – South Asia Region, following her nomination by the College of General Practitioners of Sri Lanka. Professor Samaranayaka is a distinguished academic and clinician whose contributions have significantly advanced...Read More
Professor Dushan Jayawickrama has been re-elected as the Dean of the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce by the faculty members, marking his second consecutive term in this leadership role. Prof. Jayawickrama is a proud alumnus of the university, he completed both his Bachelor of Science Special degree in Marketing Management and his Master of...Read More
The University of Sri Jayewardenepura has been internationally recognized as a 2026 Youth in Evaluation Champion by Eval4Action, a global campaign advancing the future of evaluation. This prestigious recognition is awarded to institutions that actively embed the Youth in Evaluation standards in how they design, conduct, and use evaluations, with a strong focus on meaningful...Read More
