The University of Sri Jayewardenepura recently hosted a pre-symposium public talk as part of the 29th International Forestry and Environment Symposium 2025, where leading conservation experts highlighted the urgent need for political action to address Sri Lanka’s escalating human-wildlife conflict. The event highlighted the alarming fact that, despite three decades of research and evidence-based solutions,...Read More
The University of Sri Jayewardenepura held an inaugural ceremony to mark the beginning of 2025 on January 1, 2025. The ceremony commenced at 8.45 a.m. at the University Vihara Mandiraya. The ceremony was inaugurated by the current Vice Chancellor, Senior Prof. Pathmalal M. Manage, in the presence of Maha Sangharathna, Deans of faculties of the...Read More
Department of Urban Bioresources, Faculty of Urban and Aquatic Bioresources is structured to develop partnerships with state and industrial institutes in the relevant fields to carry out teaching, research and entrepreneurial activities leading to bioeconomy development, liaise with overseas institutes to develop appropriate technology for sustainable bioresources management. The Dilmah One Earth Centre, Moratuwa is...Read More
In a significant milestone for applied research and industry collaboration, the University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJ) and Tokyo Cement (Lanka) PLC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on November 29, 2024. The MoU formalizes a collaborative research project to investigate the incorporation of reduced-graphene oxide (rGO) into rubber composites for the production of heavy-duty vehicle...Read More
In recognition of her groundbreaking work on fungal taxonomy, Dr. Dimuthu S. Manamgoda of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura has joined the rare ranks of scientists immortalized in species nomenclature. A newly discovered fungal species, Curvularia manamgodae, now bears her name. The species was identified during a comprehensive survey of plant pathogenic fungi affecting sugarcane...Read More
The Faculty of Applied Sciences is proud to celebrate the exceptional achievements of our two distinguished academics, Dr. Imalka Munaweera and Dr. Kasun Thambugala, who were recognized at the prestigious CVCD Excellence Awards 2023. Dr. Munaweera was honored as the Most Outstanding Innovator for her exceptional contributions to innovation and dedication to advancing research and development. This...Read More
The External Degrees and Extension Course Unit of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura recently concluded the orientation program for the 2024 batch of students enrolled in the external degree programs offered by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. The event took place on December 22, 2024, at the Bandaranaike Hall on the university premises. The...Read More
The Faculty of Applied Sciences at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura proudly recognizes the exceptional achievement of Prof. Meththika Vithanage, who has been awarded the prestigious 2026 TWAS Award in Earth, Climate, and Environmental Sciences. This recognition marks the first time a Sri Lankan scientist has received this esteemed honor from The World Academy of...Read More
The External Degrees and Extension Course Unit of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura recently concluded the orientation program for the 2024 batch of students enrolled in the external degree programs offered by the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce. The event took place on December 21, 2024, at the Bandaranaike Hall on the university premises....Read More
The National Educator Awards (NEA) 2024, an initiative dedicated to honoring outstanding educators across Sri Lanka, took place on December 4, 2024, at the Monarch Imperial, Thalawathugoda. Organized by the Faculty of Humanities and Sciences at the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT), the event celebrated excellence in education and recognized significant contributions made...Read More
