USJ - University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka

Invitation for GenePlay: a Luminous Interactome of the Sciences
2023-07-06 14:30 - 20:00 (America/Caracas)
The Genetics and Molecular Biology Unit, USJ has organized an evening of games and music and cordially invites all academic staff members of the FAS to join and enjoy as one.

Date: Thursday 6th of July 2023
Time: 2.30 pm – 8.00pm
Venue: Ahala wala

There will be many team-games from 3.00-6.00 pm. Please encourage the students, academic and non-academic staff members of your departments to register teams for the games.

“Immerse in Musical Bliss: Join us for a Sing-along from 6:00pm to 8:00pm and Experience Ultimate Relaxation!”

"Dhaara" Awards 2023 Inter-Faculty Singing Competition, USJ
2023-07-07 18:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksha Theatre, 110 Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha,, Colombo, 00700
The Career Guidance Unit (CGU) of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura collaboration with the ‘Flair Club” of CGU presents “Dhaara”2023 with the objective to Identify the best talents from all faculties and award them for their talents.
The Grand Finale Night of 🎼DHAARA ’23 will be happening on the 7th of July 2023, from 6.00 P.M. onwards at Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theater.
The famous music band WAYO, the best music players, and dancers of USJ will entertain you.
Grab your ticket soon…
The prices of the tickets are as below,
🔸5000/=
🔸3000/=
🔸2000/=
Link to online tickets https://ticket.lk/dhaara
or
contact Manusha (+94 77 214 7333)

The Opening Ceremony of the Renovated Post Office: A Momentous Endeavor by the USJ Alumni
2023-07-13 09:45 (America/Caracas) | University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Gangodawila, Nuegoda, Nugegoda, Western, 10250, Sri Lanka
1968 පෙබරවාරී 16 දින
“උප තැපල් කාර්යාලයක්”
ලෙස ආරම්භ වී,
වසර 55 කට පසුව
“අධි ශ්‍රේණීයගත”
තැපැල් හලක් ලෙසට
2023 ජුලී 13 දින
උදේ 9.45 ට
උසස් කර විවෘත වනු ඇත.
එම ගෞරවනීය මෙහොතට
ඔබත් සහභාගීවී එම සතුට විදින්න, එන්න එදාට ….
—Japura Alumni

The Alumni Association of the University of Sri Jayawardenepura is excited to announce the upcoming unveiling of the renovated post office on July 13th, 2003, at 9:45 AM. This significant project, undertaken by the Alumni Association, showcases their dedication to their alma mater and commitment to enhancing the university’s facilities. The renovated post office will provide a modern and efficient space for students, staff, and the wider university community.

The 60th Commemoration of Most Ven. Welivitiye Sri Soratha Thero
2023-07-17 08:45 - 10:15 (America/Caracas) | Sri Sumangala Auditorium, University of Sri Jayawardenepura, Wijerama, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
The 60th Commemoration of the Most Venerable Welivitiye Sri Soratha Thero will be held on 17th July 2023 at the University premises. The ceremony will
commence at 8.45 a.m. with offering Amisa Pooja at the Buddha Shrine of the University, and will be followed by the commemorative oration by the Emeritus Professor M.W. Wimal Wijeratne of University of Sri Jayewardenepura at 9.30 am at the Sumangala Hall.

"Thun Sithaka Ran Swara 02" - A Musical Extravaganza for a Worthy Cause!
2023-07-21 18:30 (America/Caracas) | Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksha Theatre, 110 Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha,, Colombo, 00700
ශ්‍රී ජයවර්ධනපුර විශ්වවිද්‍යාලයීය 83/84 කණ්ඩායම විසින් සංවිධානය කරනු ලබන “තුන් සිතක රන් ස්වර 02‘‘ සංගීත සුයාමය ජූලි 21 පස්වරු 6.30ට නෙළුම්පොකුණ රඟහලේ දී පැවැත්වේ.
“Thun Sithaka Ran Swara 02” – A Musical Extravaganza for a Worthy Cause
Join us for an enchanting evening filled with melodies and memories at the Nelum Pokuna Theatre on 21st July 2023, starting from 6.30 pm. Organized by Sithbandi Japura 83/84 Graduate Society, this exceptional event aims to support deserving students in need of assistance to sustain their university journey and procure essential books and study materials.
Together, let’s pave the way for a promising tomorrow! 💫

Online Seminar on "What is Human Cell Atlas?" conducted by the Allergy Immunology & Cell Biology Unit (AICBU), USJ in collaboration with the Teichmann's Lab at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, UK
2023-08-03 18:30 - 19:10 (America/Caracas) | Zoom Online Lecture
Free Online Seminar Series Single-Cell Genomics organised by Prof. Sarah Teichmann’s Lab at the Wellcome Sanger Institute (https://www.sanger.ac.uk) in the UK, in partnership with the Allergy Immunology & Cell Biology Unit (AICBU), University of Sri Jayewardenepura (https://www.sjp.ac.lk) will be held in August 2023.
Program will be chaired by Prof. Neelika Malavige
Theme: “What is the Human Cell Atlas?” by Dr. Kerstin Meyer, Principal Staff Scientist
Date and Time: 3rd August, 2023. 6.30pm – 7.10pm (SL time / GMT+5:30) on ZOOM.
Open to: Any Sri Lankan student, academic, scientist and individual who is interested in learning more. No prior experience in single-cell genomics required.
Free Registration https://tinyurl.com/5c4fyv56
NOTE: Registration closes on 25th July 2023

The Zoom link to the sessions will be emailed closer to the seminars.

Online Seminar on “Introduction to single-cell sequencing technologies” conducted by the Allergy Immunology & Cell Biology Unit (AICBU), USJ in collaboration with the Teichmann’s Lab at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, UK
2023-08-10 18:30 - 19:10 (America/Caracas) | Zoom Online Lecture
Free Online Seminar Series Single-Cell Genomics organised by Prof. Sarah Teichmann’s Lab at the Wellcome Sanger Institute (https://www.sanger.ac.uk) in the UK, in partnership with the Allergy Immunology & Cell Biology Unit (AICBU), University of Sri Jayewardenepura (https://www.sjp.ac.lk) will be held in August 2023.
Program will be chaired by Prof. Neelika Malavige
Theme: Introduction to single-cell sequencing technologies
Ms. Laura Richardson, Technical Specialist
Mr. Rakesh Kapuge, Advanced Research Assistant
Ms. Shani Perera, Technical Specialist
Date and Time: 10th August, 2023. 6.30pm – 7.10pm (SL time / GMT+5:30) on ZOOM.
Open to: Any Sri Lankan student, academic, scientist and individual who is interested in learning more. No prior experience in single-cell genomics required.
Free Registration https://tinyurl.com/5c4fyv56
NOTE: Registration closes on 25th July 2023

The Zoom link to the sessions will be emailed closer to the seminars.

4th Annual Conference on Business Economics (ACBE) 2023
2023-08-16 09:00 (Asia/Kolkata)
The Fourth Annual Conference on Business Economics (ACBE) 2023 organized by the Research Center for Business Economics and Development Studies (RCBEDS) of Department of Business Economics, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, USJ will be held on 16th August 2023 under the theme of “Enabling Resilient Growth and Embracing Change for Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Growth”
Extended Abstracts for the Conference are now accepted! All selected abstracts will be published while the best papers under each track will be published as extended abstracts.
Additional details including Extended Abstract Submission Guidelines are available on the website.
https://mgt.sjp.ac.lk/bec/annual-conference-on-business-economics-acbe/
Kindly follow the key dates mentioned in the flyer and please send your abstracts to rcbeds@sjp.ac.lk

Online Seminar on “Understanding the data and questions” conducted by the Allergy Immunology & Cell Biology Unit (AICBU), USJ in collaboration with the Teichmann’s Lab at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, UK
2023-08-17 18:30 - 19:10 (America/Caracas) | Zoom Online Lecture
Free Online Seminar Series Single-Cell Genomics organised by Prof. Sarah Teichmann’s Lab at the Wellcome Sanger Institute (https://www.sanger.ac.uk) in the UK, in partnership with the Allergy Immunology & Cell Biology Unit (AICBU), University of Sri Jayewardenepura (https://www.sjp.ac.lk) will be held in August 2023.
Program will be chaired by Prof. Neelika Malavige
Theme: Understanding the data and questions
Ms. Emma Dann, PhD Student
Date and Time: 17th August, 2023. 6.30pm – 7.10pm (SL time / GMT+5:30) on ZOOM.
Open to: Any Sri Lankan student, academic, scientist and individual who is interested in learning more. No prior experience in single-cell genomics required.
Free Registration https://tinyurl.com/5c4fyv56
NOTE: Registration closes on 25th July 2023

The Zoom link to the sessions will be emailed closer to the seminars.

Shadow of Success - Phase 9
2023-08-23 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Caracas) | Sri Sumangala Auditorium, University of Sri Jayawardenepura, Wijerama, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
Career Skills Development Society of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura is proud to present Shadow of Success – Phase 9, motivating talented youngsters to take a big step in their life!

For 8 consecutive years, Shadow of Success has marked its position on top, for conducting grand events, featuring resource people from Sri Lanka!

The event will be held
On 23rd August 2023
At 4.30p.m
In The Sri Sumangala Auditorium.

Dr. Kishu Gomes, the award-winning Corporate Leader and Marketing Professional, is set to illuminate the event with his presence.

So, Reserve your seat to get this valuable opportunity !

Opening Ceremony of the Green Building at the Center for Sustainability and Timber Process and innovation Center and USJ Tech Transfer Office
2023-08-24 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Caracas) | UBL Cell
You are cordially invited to the Opening Ceremony of the Green Building at the Center for Sustainability and Timber Process and innovation Center and USJ Tech Transfer Office (UBL cell) of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
Date: 24.08.2023
Time: 9:22 AM (Auspicious Time)
Venue: Green building of the Center for Sustainability, Timber Process and Innovation Center, and USJ Tech Transfer Office (UBL cell) at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
Join us in celebrating the inauguration of this environmentally conscious endeavor. Your presence will be an honor as we gather to mark this significant step towards sustainable practices.
We extend a warm invitation to the CFS advisory board and all academic staff at DFES to join us on this auspicious occasion. Let’s come together to embrace a greener future.
We look forward to your gracious presence.

Inaugural General Meeting - English Literary Association (ELA), Faculty of Applied Sciences, USJ
2023-08-24 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Caracas) | Boardroom, Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda
We are pleased to announce the upcoming Inaugural General Meeting of ELA. This meeting is a vital platform for us to discuss and review future plans. Your participation and input are crucial in shaping the direction we take in the coming year.

Date: 24th (Thursday) August 2023
Time: 12 Noon
Location: Board Room FAS

Agenda:

Opening Remarks and Welcome
Election of Committee Members
Open Floor for Discussion
Closing Remarks

Assistant Registrar,
Faculty of Applied Sciences

Bon Odori festival
2023-08-24 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Caracas)
Bon Odori festival organized by the Department of Languages, Cultural Studies, and Performing Arts will be held on 24th of August 2023 at Ehela Wala from 5:30 pm. The Japanese students are inviting all of you who are interested in Japanese culture.

Online Seminar on “Translational science and cell engineering” conducted by the Allergy Immunology & Cell Biology Unit (AICBU), USJ in collaboration with the Teichmann’s Lab at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, UK
2023-08-24 18:30 - 19:10 (America/Caracas) | Zoom Online Lecture
Free Online Seminar Series Single-Cell Genomics organised by Prof. Sarah Teichmann’s Lab at the Wellcome Sanger Institute (https://www.sanger.ac.uk) in the UK, in partnership with the Allergy Immunology & Cell Biology Unit (AICBU), University of Sri Jayewardenepura (https://www.sjp.ac.lk) will be held in August 2023.
Program will be chaired by Prof. Neelika Malavige
Theme: Translational science and cell engineering
Dr. Rasa Elmentaite, Staff Scientist
Dr. Dinithi Sumanaweera, Postdoctoral Fellow
Date and Time: 24th August, 2023. 6.30pm – 7.10pm (SL time / GMT+5:30) on ZOOM.
Open to: Any Sri Lankan student, academic, scientist and individual who is interested in learning more. No prior experience in single-cell genomics required.
Free Registration https://tinyurl.com/5c4fyv56
NOTE: Registration closes on 25th July 2023

The Zoom link to the sessions will be emailed closer to the seminars.

TEDx University of Sri Jayewardenepura
2023-08-29 14:00 - 18:00 (America/Caracas) | Auditorium, Faculty of Technology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura Pitipana
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized (subject to certain rules and regulations).
Speakers
Prof. Hiran Amarasekera
Professor in Forestry and Environment Science
Prof. Hiran Amarasekera, BSc. (Hons.), Ph.D. (Wales) FIBiol (Sri Lanka) C.Biol, is a Professor in Forestry and Environment Science at the Department of Forestry & Environmental Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. He received his PhD (Forestry) from the University of Wales, Bangor. and BSc from University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Hiran is interested in interdisciplinary research related to Wood Science, Timber Technology and Forest Proucts. To date, his research works have led to several publications in respective fields.
Prof. Neelika Malavige
Academic, Univesity Professor, Researcher and Scientist
Neelika Malavige is a Sri Lankan academic, university professor, researcher and scientist. She currently serves as Professor at the Department of Immunology and Molecular Sciences of the Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, since 2020 and is also a Head of the Global Dengue Program at Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative. She is also an academic visitor at the Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, University of Oxford since 2008 and a member of the executive committee at the International Society for Infectious Diseases.
Dr. Dulini Yasara Mudunkotuwa
Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Dulini Mudunkotuwa is the Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, USJ. She is a graduate from University of Moratuwa and has obtained her master’s and PhD degrees from the University of Tokyo, Japan. She has also attended Polar Prediction Graduate School in Abisko Arctic Field Station organized by Stockholm University. She is a recipient of the Aota Masaki Award for research in physical oceanography. She has worked on Arctic Challenge for Sustainability Research Project by the Japanese Ministry of Education (MEXT) as a researcher. She is a Chartered engineer who has served in the Young members section and Junior inventor of the year committee of IESL as secretary. She is a former Head of the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, USJ. Currently she is the principal investigator of research grants worth 130 million on establishing an Advanced Engineering Simulation Center (E-Sim Center) and a makerspace (i-lab) for sustainable product development and commercialization.
Dr. Erandi Pathirana
Veterinarian, University Academic and Researcher
Erandi Pathirana obtained her PhD from the University of Sydney as an Australian Government Endeavour scholar. Her doctoral research was on the impact of microbiome on aquatic animal health. Erandi is continuing her research on the impact of climate change on the marine microbiome and thereby marine life. She has also researched the association between the environment and the genetics of aquatic life, at the Osaka Metropolitan University, Japan. Erandi has gained wider insights to Aquatic Animal Health, Pathogen Genomics and the use of Bioinformatics in Microbial Ecology, through diverse training programmes at the University of Prince Edward Island, Canada, the University of Sydney and Monash University, Australia. She is currently serving as the Head of the Department of Aquatic Bioresources, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, guiding young minds to discover and explore the untapped potential of Aquatic Bioresources in Sri Lanka.
Dr. Lanka Undugoda
Academic, Senior Lecturer, Department of Biosystems Technology
Lanka Undugoda, a distinguished Sri Lankan scholar, university lecturer, researcher, and environmental advocate, holds the position of senior lecturer within the esteemed Department of Biosystems Technology, Faculty of Technology, at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Her primary focus of study revolves around leaf-dwelling microorganisms and their remarkable ability to degrade air pollutants, driving her mission to advance the application of phylloremediation—an innovative concept that promotes environmental sustainability. Moreover, Lanka’s interests extend beyond her research on indigenous microbes in food items. She delves into a wide range of probiotic characteristics that can enhance the human microbiome, demonstrating her dedication to exploring diverse avenues of scientific inquiry. Acknowledged for her significant contributions to the field of science, she has earned prestigious awards that recognize her accomplishments as a distinguished scientist and academic researcher.
Dr. Dulini Yasara Mudunkotuwa
Academic, Creative Writer and Translator
Madhubhashini Disanayaka Ratnayake is the former Head and a senior lecturer in the Department of English Language Teaching, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. She has a doctoral degree from the Hitotsubashi University, Tokyo, and a Master’s degree from New York University which she attended on a Fulbright Scholarship. Her anthology of translations, The Routledge Companion to Sinhala Fiction from Postwar Sri Lanka came out in 2023. She has won the Gratiaen Prize in 2011 for her novel There is Something I Have to Tell You, having been shortlisted for it twice for her short story collections. She won the State Literary Award for her short story collection ‘Driftwood’ in 1991, and in 2020 for the Best Translation of a Novel from Sinhala to English for The Sowing Festival. She does projects nationally for the improvement of teaching English as a second language and has written books on this subject. In 2017, she was awarded the title of Kala Keerthi by the President of Sri Lanka.
Mr. Sachin Wijayasinghe
Academic, Public Speaker, ACIM
Sachin Wijayasinghe is a highly motivated individual with a strong academic background and a wealth of extracurricular experiences. He is an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and currently serves as a lecturer in the Department of Commerce, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Sachin is a passionate sporting athlete whose passion for sports goes beyond competition. He is also an advocate for using sports to promote social change. He is a natural leader, volunteer, and communicator who has held many roles and shouldered numerous responsibilities, including several high-profile events such as the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM 2013) and the Commonwealth Futures Program 2020. He is a passionate researcher on development economics, focusing on both rural and urban development.

"Japura Kadamandiya" - Japura Entrepreneurs' Entrepreneurial market
2023-08-29 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Caracas) | University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Gangodawila, Nuegoda, Nugegoda, Western, 10250, Sri Lanka
Turning young people’s creative ideas into business opportunities bringing entrepreneurial aspirations to life Empowering…
Japura Entrepreneurs’ Entrepreneurial market
“Japura Kadamandiya”
Date: 29th Tuesday, August 2023
Time: 4.00 PM to 8.00 PM
Venue: In front of the University

Startup Hub
Career Guidance Unit
University of Sri Jayewardenepura

Online Seminar on “Understanding COVID-19 with single-cell genomics: Human challenge study” and "Spatial mapping of the human cardiac cells: How the heart beats?" conducted by the Allergy Immunology & Cell Biology Unit (AICBU), USJ in collaboration with the Teichmann’s Lab at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, UK
2023-08-31 18:30 - 19:10 (America/Caracas) | Zoom Online Lecture
Free Online Seminar Series Single-Cell Genomics organised by Prof. Sarah Teichmann’s Lab at the Wellcome Sanger Institute (https://www.sanger.ac.uk) in the UK, in partnership with the Allergy Immunology & Cell Biology Unit (AICBU), University of Sri Jayewardenepura (https://www.sjp.ac.lk) will be held in August 2023.
Program will be chaired by Prof. Neelika Malavige
Theme:
(1) Understanding COVID-19 with single-cell genomics — Human challenge study
Ms. Lisa Dratva, PhD Student
(2) Spatial mapping of the human cardiac cells — How the heart beats?
Dr. Kazumasa Kanemaru, Postdoctoral Fellow
Date and Time: 31st August, 2023. 6.30pm – 7.10pm (SL time / GMT+5:30) on ZOOM.
Open to: Any Sri Lankan student, academic, scientist and individual who is interested in learning more. No prior experience in single-cell genomics required.
Free Registration https://tinyurl.com/5c4fyv56
NOTE: Registration closes on 25th July 2023

The Zoom link to the sessions will be emailed closer to the seminars.

Vidyodaya Literary Awards 2023 organized by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (FHSS), USJ
2023-09-01 00:00 (America/Caracas)
විද්‍යෝදය සාහිත්‍ය සම්මාන ප්‍රදානය 2023 සඳහා කෘති ඉදිරිපත් කළ ප්‍රකාශන ආයතන අතුරින් ඇස්. ගොඩගේ සහ සහෝදරයෝ සමාගම රිදී සන්නාමයෙන් (Silver Partner) පිදුම් ලබයි. විද්‍යෝදය සාහිත්‍ය සම්මාන ප්‍රදානෝත්සවය 2023 සැප්තැම්බර් 1 වැනිදා පැවැත්වීමට නියමිතයි.
Vidyodaya Literary Awards 2023 organized by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura will be held on 1st September 2023. This prestigious moment will honor the best literary works and academic publications in humanities and social sciences following a rigorous and independent evaluation process by the experts of each category.

Annual General Meeting of Alumini Members of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura
2023-09-02 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Caracas) | 3rd Committee Hall of the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute
Kind Attention for USJ Alumni Members…
Annual general meeting of alumni members of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura will be held,
Date: 2023.09.02
Time: 3.00 PM
Venue: 3rd Committee Hall of the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute
We look forward to your participation!

Secretary
USJ Alumni

The Inauguration Ceremony of the Bachelor of Arts in Applied Police Studies External Degree Program
2023-09-04 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Caracas) | Main Auditorium, Crime Record Division, Colombo 07
The University of Sri Jayewardenepura and Sri Lanka Police have signed a significant MoU to provide a 3-year Bachelor’s degree in Applied Police Studies to officers above the rank of inspector. This initiative aims to enhance their theoretical and practical policing knowledge, including humanities and social sciences subjects. The program focuses on producing compassionate, skilled, and adaptable officers equipped with leadership and analytical skills.
Accordingly, the Inauguration Ceremony of the Bachelor of Arts in Applied Police Studies External Degree program will be held,
Date: 04th Monday, September 2023
Time: 10.00 AM
Venue: Main Auditorium, Crime Record Division, Colombo 07

External Degree and Extension Course Unit
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
University of Sri Jayewardenepura

Awareness session on "ScienceDirect"
2023-09-06 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Caracas) | Online
Dear All
It is a pleasure to inform you that an awareness session has been organized with the collaboration of Elsevier publishers.
The brochure including the registration link is attached herewith.
Webinar Banner 6th September

Event Details:

Theme
Empowering Sri Lanka’s Research Ecosystem with Science Direct: Read Quality Publish Quality

Date
6th of September ’2023

Platform
Zoom

Duration
10:00 AM -12:00 PM (IST)

Agenda

Time
Topic
Speaker

10:00 AM – 10:10 AM
Welcome address
Nayana Wijayasundara – CONSAL Co-ordinator

10:10 AM – 10.30 AM
Sri Lanka’s Research landscape
Pranav Shukla – Senior Account Manager(Elsevier South Asia)

10:30 AM – 11:40 AM
ScienceDirect
Aishwarya Nayal – Customer Consultant, Elsevier South Asia

11.40 AM – 11.55 AM
Q&A
Aishwarya Nayal – Customer Consultant, Elsevier South Asia

11.55 AM – 12.00 PM
Closing Note
CONSAL – To be disclosed

Shirani Ranasinghe (BSc. (Hons. Botany) , Colombo, MLS , Colombo, ASLLA)
Deputy Librarian
E – Resources and Research Support Division
Library
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Nugegoda
Ext. 8527
0714478785

Workshop on JESA Interview Facing & Portfolio Presenting
2023-09-07 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Caracas) | Mini Auditorium (NFC 5), Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
Get Ready to Shine!
Join us tomorrow for an exclusive Workshop on JESA Interview Facing and Portfolio Presentation. Elevate your career prospects with expert insights.
See you tomorrow (07th of September) at NFC 5 Lecture Hall, Faculty of Applied Sciences, from 3.00pm onwards. The workshop will be conducted by Mrs.Chathurangani Thennakoon, the Career Adviser, Career Guidance Unit, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
Don’t miss out this valuable opportunity.
JESA 2023
Career Skills Development Society
Career Guidance Unit

Session on Spiritual Development, Stress Management, and Mental Relaxation
2023-09-14 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Caracas) | University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Gangodawila, Nuegoda, Nugegoda, Western, 10250, Sri Lanka
Resource Person: Ms. Udari Withanage
(Yoga Instructor (S-VYASA, India), Career Advisor, University of Colombo)

Date: 14th September 2023
Time: 3.00 PM
Venue: The building located near the University Medical Center
We kindly request you to bring your Yoga mats and wear appropriate attire suitable for the practice.

Organized by
Quality Assurance Cell
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
University of Sri Jayewardenepura

Open Lecture on "Current Family and the Role of a Psychologist"
2023-09-16 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Caracas) | Zoom Online Lecture
The University of Sri Jayawardenepura, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Counseling Association, is organizing an open lecture (via Zoom) on “Current Family and the Role of a Psychologist” to be conducted on,
Date : 16th September, 2023
Time : 9 AM – 10 AM
Resource Person : Prasangika Seneviratne Alas, Psychology Specialist and Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura

Session on "Are You a 2022 A/L Student Eager to Shape Your Future in the World of Business and Management?"
2023-09-17 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Caracas) | Zoom Online Lecture
Embrace the boundless horizons of knowledge and opportunity as we invite you to our exclusive Zoom Meeting, hosted by the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

Together, let’s explore the pathways to success, share experiences, and pave the way for a future filled with limitless possibilities. Your achievements deserve this moment.

Get ready for an exhilarating journey of discovery and excellence!

Join us on Zoom this Sunday.

Date : 17th September, 2023
Time : 7 PM

Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce
University of Sri Jayewardenepura

Register for 1st International Research Conference on Gender Studies 2023 (IRCGS 2023)
2023-09-20 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Caracas) | Online
Registration is open now for 1st International Research Conference on Gender Studies 2023

The first International Research Conference on Gender Studies aims to provide a platform for academics, undergraduates, organizations, and communities to come together to discuss, share knowledge, and promote awareness of issues related to gender to promote greater understanding, dialogue, and action around issues related to gender, and to work towards creating a more equitable and inclusive world for all individuals, regardless of their gender identity.

Conference Theme: Towards a Society of Equal Opportunity

Conference Tracks

Gender and Crime

Gender and Society
Gender, Culture and Religion
Gender and Politics
Gender-Based Violence
Gender Equity and Equality
Gender and Education
Gender and Health
LGBTIQ

REGISTRATION FEE

Student Registration Fee 1000.00

Non-student Registration Fee 2000.00

Note: a proof should be submitted for the student registration.

A certificate will be issued for the registered presenter

e-version of the Abstract book will be provided

selected full papers will be published in ‘Pumithiri’ e-Journal

Registration Closing Date – 20th September 2023

Conference Committee

more info, visit: http://fhss.sjp.ac.lk/ircgs/

4th International Research Conference on Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICICH 2023)
2023-09-21 - 2023-09-22 | Zoom Online Lecture
4th International Research Conference on Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICICH 2023) organized by the Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura will be held on 21st and 22nd of September 2023. The inauguration ceremony of the conference will be held on 21st September 2023 at the senate board room of the university from 9.00 am onwards as a hybrid event.
This years conference is hosting for the fourth time by the Department of Anthropology in collaboration with the UNESCO – Sri Lanka National Commission. Abstracts were called under the theme of ‘Preserving and Safeguarding Cultural Heritage through Traditional Insights’ and 563 abstracts were received according to the subthemes of Cultural Tourism, Oral Traditions and Expressions, Performing Arts, Social Practices, Rituals and Festive Events, Traditional Craftmanship, Traditional Food and Agriculture, Traditional Medicine and Traditional Technologies.
The inauguration ceremony will be graced by Senior Prof. Pathmalal M. Manage, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura as the chief guest, Dr. Tim Curtis, Chief of the Intangible Cultural Heritage Section of UNESCO, as the Guest of Honor, Prof. Sirimali Fernando, Secretary-General of the Sri Lanka National Commission of UNESCO as the honorary guest, Dr. Gamini Wijesuriya, UNESCO Facilitator for the Intangible Heritage Convention, as the keynote speaker; Prof. Shihan De Silva Jayasuriya, Chair of the National Scientific Committee on Intangible Cultural Heritage, ICOMOS Sri Lanka, as the Plenary Speaker. Additionally, Prof. Gamini Weerasinghe, Acting Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and many other distinguished guests will also be in attendance.
Fore more information please see the CONFERENCE PROGRAM>>

Japura Food Fiesta
2023-09-21 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Caracas) | University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Gangodawila, Nuegoda, Nugegoda, Western, 10250, Sri Lanka

The Faculty Publications Day-2023 of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
2023-09-26 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Caracas) | Sri Sumangala Auditorium, University of Sri Jayawardenepura, Wijerama, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
The annual publications evaluation and Nada Manjari entertainment program, hosted by the Faculty Publications Committee of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, will be held on
Date: Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Time: 3.00 pm
Venue: Sri Sumangala Auditorium

Call for Papers - Sri Lankan Journal of Business Economics (2023 November)
2023-09-29
We are pleased to inform you that Sri Lankan Journal of Business Economics (SLJBE), bi-annually published by the Department of Business Economics of the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, is currently accepting papers for its forthcoming Issue 2 of Volume 12 (2023 November).
Your research work is most welcome to be considered for publication in the issue. For more information, please see the attached document.
Web Link: https://mgt.sjp.ac.lk/bec/sri-lankan-journal-of-business-economics-sljbe/
Deadline for submission: 29th September 2023
Expected date of publication of the issue: 30th November 2023
We look forward to receiving your scholarly work.
