The Allergy Immunology and Cell Biology Unit at the Department of Immunology and Molecular Medicine, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, has successfully conducted whole genomic sequencing of SARS-CoV-2 variants in Sri Lanka. This groundbreaking research provides valuable insights into the changing landscape of the virus in the country. The “Report 60” contains the whole genomic sequencing...Read More
The team of Chemistry Undergraduates from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, who represented the university at the Annual Inter University Debate Competition organized by the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon (IChemC) on March 4th, 2023, secured the first runner-up position in the competition. Eight students from the university participated in the competition: Govini Perera, Hirusha Liyanage,...Read More
The new variant of dengue spreading in Sri Lanka may cause a surge in the number of dengue cases, warned Prof. Chandima Jeewandara, the Head of the Department of Immunology, Allergy and Molecular Medicine at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Prof. Jeewandara urged people to be aware of the breeding sites of dengue mosquitoes to...Read More
An opening ceremony was held on 23rd February 2023 at the Faculty Board room, Faculty of Medical Sciences, to celebrate the commencement of the MSc in Immunology program and BSc (Hons) in Human Biology with Specialization in Immunology. These courses are conducted by the Allergy Immunology and Cell Biology Unit and Department of Immunology and...Read More
Inauguration Ceramony of the 27th International Forestry and Environment Symposium was held today, January 27th, 2023 at the Senate Board Room of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, with the theme of “Economic Resilience and Environmental Sustainability: A Synergy for the Future.” The symposium, which will continue until January 28th, was graced by esteemed keynote speaker...Read More
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...Read More
Center for sustainability of the Department of Forestry and Environmental Science has launched its Citizen Science Corner at Diyasaru Park as another activity aiming to science popularization. This collaboration of the Center for Sustainability of the Department of Forestry and Environmental Science opening of the “Citizen Science Corner” at Diyasaru Park, Thalawathugoda aims to increase...Read More
Dr. Anushka Rajapaksha, Faculty of Applied Science, was awarded the prestigious TWAS─Atta-ur-Rahman Award in Chemistry in the year 2022 by the UNESCO -World Academy of Sciences, Italy. The award was announced during the Annual Meeting held virtually at Zhejiang University (ZJU), in Hangzhou, China on 21st November 2022. This is the very first time that a...Read More
Library of USJ informs that Scholars of University of Sri Jayewardenepura can access British Medical Journals (aka BMJ) through university library’s website under “E-resources” from any of the computer terminals at the university premises. This is a trial access and it’s valid through April 27, 2023. This will give an opportunity for the USJ...Read More
More research opportunities are open and promised to USJ students by renowned Sri Lankan Naturalist, Paleontologist, Researcher, and Taxonomist and Scientist Dr. Kelum Manamendra-Arachchci who recently awarded with the Honorary Doctorate (PhD) from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura at the 48th of Convocation. “University of Sri Jayewardenepura has awarded me an honorary doctorate PhD to...Read More
