Mr. Damith D. Lekamge, a student of the Department of Chemistry, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, received the Prof M. U. S. Sultanbawa Award for Research in Chemistry – 2022. This esteemed award, presented by the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon (IChemC), recognizes his exceptional and significant contribution to the fields of Science, Chemistry, Education, and Research...Read More
MSc in Applied Statistics Offered through the Department of Statistics, USJ New Admissions for 2023 Master of Science in Applied Statistics program is a University Grants Commission (UGC) approved program that has been designed to meet Sri Lanka Qualifications Framework (SLQF 10) guidelines. It also consists of two exit points at Postgraduate Diploma level (SLQF 8) and...Read More
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,...Read More
The representatives of the Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN) named after Patrice Lumumba will be the guests of University of Sri Jayewardenepura from June 11 to June 15, 2023. During this visit, they are planning to participate in the organization and holding of the lectures and master classes of the Summer School “GIS Technologies...Read More
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
