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SUMMARY:TEDx University of Sri Jayewardenepura
DESCRIPTION: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). \nSpeakers \nProf. Hiran Amarasekera\nProfessor in Forestry and Environment Science\nProf. 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. \nProf. Neelika Malavige\nAcademic\, Univesity Professor\, Researcher and Scientist\nNeelika 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. \nDr. Dulini Yasara Mudunkotuwa\nHead\, Department of Mechanical Engineering\nDulini 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. \nDr. Erandi Pathirana\nVeterinarian\, University Academic and Researcher\nErandi 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. \nDr. Lanka Undugoda\nAcademic\, Senior Lecturer\, Department of Biosystems Technology\nLanka 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. \nDr. Dulini Yasara Mudunkotuwa \nAcademic\, Creative Writer and Translator\nMadhubhashini 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. \nMr. Sachin Wijayasinghe\nAcademic\, Public Speaker\, ACIM\nSachin 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.
URL:https://www.sjp.ac.lk/event/tedx-university-of-sri-jayewardenepura/
LOCATION:Auditorium\, Faculty of Technology\, University of Sri Jayewardenepura Pitipana
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20230829T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20230829T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184416
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SUMMARY:"Japura Kadamandiya" - Japura Entrepreneurs' Entrepreneurial market
DESCRIPTION:Turning young people’s creative ideas into business opportunities bringing entrepreneurial aspirations to life Empowering… \nJapura Entrepreneurs’ Entrepreneurial market \n“Japura Kadamandiya” \nDate: 29th Tuesday\, August 2023 \nTime: 4.00 PM to 8.00 PM \nVenue: In front of the University \n  \nStartup Hub \nCareer Guidance Unit \nUniversity of Sri Jayewardenepura \n 
URL:https://www.sjp.ac.lk/event/japura-kadamandiya-japura-entrepreneurs-entrepreneurial-market/
LOCATION:University of Sri Jayewardenepura\, Nugegoda\, Gangodawila\, Nuegoda\, Nugegoda\, Western\, 10250\, Sri Lanka
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20230831T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20230831T191000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184416
CREATED:20230709T090123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230709T090221Z
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SUMMARY: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
DESCRIPTION:     \nFree 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. \nProgram will be chaired by Prof. Neelika Malavige \nTheme: \n(1) Understanding COVID-19 with single-cell genomics — Human challenge study\nMs. Lisa Dratva\, PhD Student \n(2) Spatial mapping of the human cardiac cells — How the heart beats? \nDr. Kazumasa Kanemaru\, Postdoctoral Fellow \nDate and Time: 31st August\, 2023. 6.30pm – 7.10pm (SL time / GMT+5:30) on ZOOM. \nOpen to: Any Sri Lankan student\, academic\, scientist and individual who is interested in learning more. No prior experience in single-cell genomics required. \nFree Registration https://tinyurl.com/5c4fyv56 \nNOTE: Registration closes on 25th July 2023 \n\n\n\nThe Zoom link to the sessions will be emailed closer to the seminars. \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.sjp.ac.lk/event/online-seminar-on-understanding-covid-19-with-single-cell-genomics-human-challenge-study-and-spatial-mapping-of-the-human-cardiac-cells-how-the-heart-beatsby-the-allergy-immun/
LOCATION:Zoom Online Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20230901T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20230901T000000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184416
CREATED:20230726T112115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T112244Z
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SUMMARY:Vidyodaya Literary Awards 2023 organized by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (FHSS)\, USJ
DESCRIPTION: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. \nVidyodaya 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. \n 
URL:https://www.sjp.ac.lk/event/vidyodaya-literary-awards-2023/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20230902T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20230902T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184416
CREATED:20230831T035644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T035644Z
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SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting of Alumini Members of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura
DESCRIPTION:Kind Attention for USJ Alumni Members… \nAnnual general meeting of alumni members of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura will be held\, \nDate: 2023.09.02 \nTime: 3.00 PM \nVenue: 3rd Committee Hall of the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute \nWe look forward to your participation! \n  \nSecretary \nUSJ Alumni
URL:https://www.sjp.ac.lk/event/annual-general-meeting-of-alumini-members-of-the-university-of-sri-jayewardenepura/
LOCATION:3rd Committee Hall of the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20230904T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20230904T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184416
CREATED:20230828T032750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T032750Z
UID:63348-1693821600-1693828800@www.sjp.ac.lk
SUMMARY:The Inauguration Ceremony of the Bachelor of Arts in Applied Police Studies External Degree Program
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAccordingly\, the Inauguration Ceremony of the Bachelor of Arts in Applied Police Studies External Degree program will be held\, \nDate: 04th Monday\, September 2023 \nTime: 10.00 AM \nVenue: Main Auditorium\, Crime Record Division\, Colombo 07 \n  \nExternal Degree and Extension Course Unit \nFaculty of Humanities and Social Sciences \nUniversity of Sri Jayewardenepura \n \n 
URL:https://www.sjp.ac.lk/event/the-inauguration-ceremony-of-the-bachelor-of-arts-in-applied-police-studies-external-degree-program/
LOCATION:Main Auditorium\, Crime Record Division\, Colombo 07
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20230906T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20230906T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184416
CREATED:20230905T084457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T084826Z
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SUMMARY:Awareness session on "ScienceDirect"
DESCRIPTION:Dear All \nIt is a pleasure to inform you that an awareness session has been organized with the collaboration of Elsevier publishers. \nThe brochure including the registration link is attached herewith. \nWebinar Banner 6th September\n  \nEvent Details: \n\n\n\nTheme\nEmpowering Sri Lanka’s Research Ecosystem with Science Direct: Read Quality Publish Quality\n\n\nDate\n 6th of September ’2023\n\n\nPlatform\nZoom\n\n\nDuration\n 10:00 AM -12:00 PM (IST)\n\n\n\n  \nAgenda \n\n\n\nTime\nTopic\nSpeaker\n\n\n10:00 AM – 10:10 AM\nWelcome address\nNayana Wijayasundara – CONSAL Co-ordinator\n\n\n10:10 AM – 10.30 AM\nSri Lanka’s Research landscape\nPranav Shukla – Senior Account Manager(Elsevier South Asia)\n\n\n10:30 AM – 11:40 AM\nScienceDirect\nAishwarya Nayal – Customer Consultant\, Elsevier South Asia\n\n\n11.40 AM – 11.55 AM\nQ&A\nAishwarya Nayal – Customer Consultant\, Elsevier South Asia\n\n\n11.55 AM – 12.00 PM\nClosing Note\nCONSAL – To be disclosed\n\n\n\n  \nShirani Ranasinghe (BSc. (Hons. Botany) \, Colombo\, MLS \, Colombo\, ASLLA) \nDeputy Librarian \nE – Resources and Research Support Division \nLibrary \nUniversity of Sri Jayewardenepura \nNugegoda \nExt. 8527 \n0714478785
URL:https://www.sjp.ac.lk/event/awareness-session-on-sciencedirect/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20230907T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20230907T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184416
CREATED:20230906T154809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T154825Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop on JESA Interview Facing & Portfolio Presenting
DESCRIPTION:Get Ready to Shine! \nJoin us tomorrow for an exclusive Workshop on JESA Interview Facing and Portfolio Presentation. Elevate your career prospects with expert insights. \nSee 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. \nDon’t miss out this valuable opportunity. \nJESA 2023 \nCareer Skills Development Society \nCareer Guidance Unit
URL:https://www.sjp.ac.lk/event/workshop-on-jesa-interview-facing-portfolio-presenting/
LOCATION:Mini Auditorium (NFC 5)\, Faculty of Applied Sciences\, University of Sri Jayewardenepura\, Gangodawila\, Nugegoda\, Sri Lanka
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20230914T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20230914T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184416
CREATED:20230914T041215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T041215Z
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SUMMARY:Session on Spiritual Development\, Stress Management\, and Mental Relaxation
DESCRIPTION:Resource Person: Ms. Udari Withanage  \n(Yoga Instructor (S-VYASA\, India)\, Career Advisor\, University of Colombo) \n  \nDate: 14th September 2023 \nTime: 3.00 PM \nVenue: The building located near the University Medical Center \nWe kindly request you to bring your Yoga mats and wear appropriate attire suitable for the practice. \n  \nOrganized by \nQuality Assurance Cell \nFaculty of Humanities and Social Sciences \nUniversity of Sri Jayewardenepura \n \n 
URL:https://www.sjp.ac.lk/event/session-on-spiritual-development-stress-management-and-mental-relaxation/
LOCATION:University of Sri Jayewardenepura\, Nugegoda\, Gangodawila\, Nuegoda\, Nugegoda\, Western\, 10250\, Sri Lanka
ORGANIZER;CN="The Quality Assurance Cell":MAILTO:cqa@sjp.ac.lk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20230916T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20230916T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184416
CREATED:20230915T043714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T043714Z
UID:63792-1694854800-1694858400@www.sjp.ac.lk
SUMMARY:Open Lecture on "Current Family and the Role of a Psychologist"
DESCRIPTION: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\,\nDate : 16th September\, 2023\nTime : 9 AM – 10 AM \nResource Person : Prasangika Seneviratne Alas\, Psychology Specialist and Senior Lecturer\, Faculty of Medical Sciences\, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
URL:https://www.sjp.ac.lk/event/open-lecture-on-current-family-and-the-role-of-a-psychologist/
LOCATION:Zoom Online Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20230917T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20230917T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184416
CREATED:20230916T120725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230916T121246Z
UID:63795-1694977200-1694982600@www.sjp.ac.lk
SUMMARY:Session on "Are You a 2022 A/L Student Eager to Shape Your Future in the World of Business and Management?"
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\nTogether\, 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.\n\n\nGet ready for an exhilarating journey of discovery and excellence!\n\n\nJoin us on Zoom this Sunday.\n\n\nDate : 17th September\, 2023\nTime : 7 PM\n\nFaculty of Management Studies and Commerce\nUniversity of Sri Jayewardenepura
URL:https://www.sjp.ac.lk/event/63795/
LOCATION:Zoom Online Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce":MAILTO:deanfmsc@sjp.ac.lk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20230920T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20230920T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184416
CREATED:20230426T132838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T132946Z
UID:61501-1695196800-1695229200@www.sjp.ac.lk
SUMMARY:Register for 1st International Research Conference on Gender Studies 2023 (IRCGS 2023)
DESCRIPTION:Registration is open now for 1st International Research Conference on Gender Studies 2023\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 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.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConference Theme: Towards a Society of Equal Opportunity \n  \n\n\n\n\nConference Tracks\n\n\n\n\n Gender and Crime\n\n\n\n\n\nGender and Society\nGender\, Culture and Religion\nGender and Politics\nGender-Based Violence\nGender Equity and Equality\nGender and Education\nGender and Health\nLGBTIQ\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION FEE\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStudent Registration Fee 1000.00\n\n\nNon-student Registration Fee 2000.00\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNote: a proof should be submitted for the student registration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA certificate will be issued for the registered presenter\n\n\ne-version of the Abstract book will be provided\n\n\nselected full papers will be published in ‘Pumithiri’ e-Journal\n\n\nRegistration Closing Date – 20th September 2023 \n  \n\n\n\nConference Committee \n  \n \n  \n \n\nmore info\, visit: http://fhss.sjp.ac.lk/ircgs/
URL:https://www.sjp.ac.lk/event/register-for-1st-international-research-conference-on-gender-studies-2023-ircgs-2023/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230923
DTSTAMP:20260403T184416
CREATED:20230918T044657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T044802Z
UID:63806-1695254400-1695427199@www.sjp.ac.lk
SUMMARY:4th International Research Conference on Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICICH 2023)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nThe 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. \nFore more information please see the CONFERENCE PROGRAM>>  \n \n 
URL:https://www.sjp.ac.lk/event/4th-international-research-conference-on-intangible-cultural-heritage-icich-2023/
LOCATION:Zoom Online Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Anthropology - Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences":MAILTO:anthropology@sjp.ac.lk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20230921T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20230921T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184416
CREATED:20230921T043518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T043518Z
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SUMMARY:Japura Food Fiesta
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.sjp.ac.lk/event/japura-food-fiesta/
LOCATION:University of Sri Jayewardenepura\, Nugegoda\, Gangodawila\, Nuegoda\, Nugegoda\, Western\, 10250\, Sri Lanka
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20230926T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20230926T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184416
CREATED:20230919T093521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T094058Z
UID:63817-1695740400-1695747600@www.sjp.ac.lk
SUMMARY:The Faculty Publications Day-2023 of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nThe 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 \nDate: Tuesday\, September 26\, 2023 \nTime: 3.00 pm \nVenue: Sri Sumangala Auditorium
URL:https://www.sjp.ac.lk/event/the-faculty-publications-day-2023-of-the-faculty-of-humanities-and-social-sciences/
LOCATION:Sri Sumangala Auditorium\, University of Sri Jayawardenepura\, Wijerama\, Nugegoda\, Sri Lanka
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230930
DTSTAMP:20260403T184416
CREATED:20230927T043841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T043841Z
UID:63911-1695945600-1696031999@www.sjp.ac.lk
SUMMARY:Call for Papers - Sri Lankan Journal of Business Economics (2023 November)
DESCRIPTION: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). \nYour research work is most welcome to be considered for publication in the issue. For more information\, please see the attached document. \nWeb Link: https://mgt.sjp.ac.lk/bec/sri-lankan-journal-of-business-economics-sljbe/  \nDeadline for submission: 29th September 2023 \nExpected date of publication of the issue: 30th November 2023 \nWe look forward to receiving your scholarly work. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.sjp.ac.lk/event/call-for-papers-sri-lankan-journal-of-business-economics-2023-november/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20230929T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20230929T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184416
CREATED:20230920T041113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T041113Z
UID:63827-1695999600-1696006800@www.sjp.ac.lk
SUMMARY:Guest Talk - "Exploring Genetic Diversity of Rice -   Nematode Resistance from Sri Lanka"
DESCRIPTION: A Guest talk by \n Prof. Adam Price\, Professor in Plant Molecular Genetics\, School of Biological Sciences\, University of Aberdeen\, UK   \nwill be held on 29th Friday\, September 2023 from 3.00 pm onwards at the Botany Auditorium\, Department of Botany\, University of Sri Jayewardenepura (Sri Lanka Time/ GMT+5.30 h). \nOrganized by \nDepartment of Botany – University of Sri Jayewardenepura \nCentre for Plant Materials and Herbal Products Research – University of Sri Jayewardenepura \nBotany and Plant Biotechnology Society\, Department of Botany – University of Sri Jayewardenepura \n  \nYou are invited to join the guest talk. \nYou can join via ZOOM also… \nMeeting details : \nThe Zoom link for the webinar: https://learn.zoom.us/j/63629103698?pwd=dVpEbkJUNFI1cWJDL01YS1ZlQlZUQT09 \nMeeting ID: 636 2910 3698\nPasscode: 1CA5X@nF \n 
URL:https://www.sjp.ac.lk/event/guest-talk-exploring-genetic-diversity-of-rice-nematode-resistance-from-sri-lanka/
LOCATION:Botany Auditorium – Department of Botany
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231009
DTSTAMP:20260403T184416
CREATED:20230601T092246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T012501Z
UID:61882-1696550400-1696809599@www.sjp.ac.lk
SUMMARY:49th Convocation 2023 of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura
DESCRIPTION:The 49th Convocation of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura will be held on the 06th\, 07th\, and 08th of October 2023 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall for the conferment of degrees.\nSessions of the #convocation2023 and Download list of Graduates\nhttps://www.sjp.ac.lk/news/49th-convocation-2023-of-the-university-of-sri-jayewardenepura/ \nJoin Facebook Event.\nhttps://fb.me/e/3S3ng18Mo
URL:https://www.sjp.ac.lk/event/49th-convocation-2023-of-the-university-of-sri-jayewardnepura/
LOCATION:BMICH\, Colombo 07\, Bauddhaloka Mawatha\, Colombo 07\, Sri Lanka
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20231012T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20231012T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184416
CREATED:20231011T032254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T032254Z
UID:64053-1697101200-1697108400@www.sjp.ac.lk
SUMMARY:Workshop on MS Excel: Hands-on Training Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Workshop on MS Excel: Hands-on Training Sessions \nDate : 12th October\,2023 \nTime : 9 AM – 11 AM \nVenue : IT Laboratory – FMS\,USJ \nRegistration link : https://forms.gle/fXMHCELwNi4kut4D9-
URL:https://www.sjp.ac.lk/event/workshop-on-ms-excel-hands-on-training-sessions/
LOCATION:IT Laboratory\, Faculty of Medical Sciences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20231012T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20231012T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184416
CREATED:20231009T103414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T045546Z
UID:64026-1697101200-1697112000@www.sjp.ac.lk
SUMMARY:International Research Conference on Gender Studies - 2023
DESCRIPTION:“Towards a Society of Equal Opportunity” \nGender Equity and Equality Center of The Equal Opportunity Cell Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences University of Sri Jayewardenepura Cordially Invites You to the Inauguration of the 1st International Research Conference on Gender Studies 2023 on\, \nDate : 12th October 2023 \nTime : 9.00 a.m. \nVenue : At the Senate Board Room of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
URL:https://www.sjp.ac.lk/event/international-research-conference-on-gender-studies-2023/
LOCATION:Senate Board Room\, University of Sri Jayewardenepura\, Gangodawila\, Nugegoda\, Gangodawila\, Nuegoda\, Nugegoda\, Western\, 10250\, Sri Lanka
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20231019T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20231019T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184416
CREATED:20231019T062435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T062637Z
UID:64212-1697702400-1697707800@www.sjp.ac.lk
SUMMARY:Vidyodaya Undergraduate Research Day 2023
DESCRIPTION:Invitation \nVIDYODAYA UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH DAY \nVURD 2023-2024 \n“Embracing Modern Trends in Humanities and Social Sciences” \n19th October 2023 \nFaculty of Humanities and Social Sciences University of Sri Jayewardenepura Gangodawila\, Nugegoda\, Sri Lanka\nWeb: http://fhss.sjp.ac.lk/vurd/
URL:https://www.sjp.ac.lk/event/64212/
LOCATION:Senate Board Room\, University of Sri Jayewardenepura\, Gangodawila\, Nugegoda\, Gangodawila\, Nuegoda\, Nugegoda\, Western\, 10250\, Sri Lanka
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20231023T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20231025T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184416
CREATED:20231022T165730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231022T165833Z
UID:64231-1698048000-1698253200@www.sjp.ac.lk
SUMMARY:GHG Training Course
DESCRIPTION:GHG Training Course \nOrganized by the Department of Forestry and Environmental Science of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura\, Sri Lanka in collaboration with the Faculty of Environmental Engineering\, RUDN University\, Russia. \nCourse Coordinator: Senior Professor Hemanthi Ranasinghe\nDeputy Course Coordinator: Dr. Chamila Pathirana\nProspective trainees: Industrialists in Russia \nDate : October 23-25\, 2023\nVenue : Board Room\, University of Sri Jayewardenepura \nGHG Training Course programme 16 10 2023
URL:https://www.sjp.ac.lk/event/ghg-training-course/
LOCATION:Boardroom\, Faculty of Applied Sciences\, University of Sri Jayewardenepura\, Gangodawila\, Nugegoda
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20231026T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20231026T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184416
CREATED:20231017T062707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T062707Z
UID:64165-1698314400-1698318000@www.sjp.ac.lk
SUMMARY:Academic Writing for Journal Publications
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.sjp.ac.lk/event/academic-writing-for-journal-publications/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20231028T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20231028T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184416
CREATED:20231027T040308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T040308Z
UID:64307-1698490800-1698496200@www.sjp.ac.lk
SUMMARY:A Guest Speech on Climate Change and Climate Accounting
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Statistics has organized a guest speech on “Climate Change and Climate Accounting: What Needs to Be Done?”\, which will be conducted by Prof. Paresh Kumar Narayan\, Professor and Consultant\, Monash University\, Australia\, on October 28\, 2023\, at 11 a.m. in the Senate Board Room of the university.\n\nFlyer 2_compressed
URL:https://www.sjp.ac.lk/event/a-guest-speech-on-climate-change-and-climate-accounting/
LOCATION:Senate Board Room\, University of Sri Jayewardenepura\, Gangodawila\, Nugegoda\, Gangodawila\, Nuegoda\, Nugegoda\, Western\, 10250\, Sri Lanka
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20231101T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20231101T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184416
CREATED:20231101T025759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T025759Z
UID:64437-1698831000-1698838200@www.sjp.ac.lk
SUMMARY:A Guest Lecture Session by Mr. Dian Gomas
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to extend an invitation to you to participate in a special guest session that promises to be an intellectually stimulating experience. \nThus\, Mr. Dian Gomas\, renowned for his extensive knowledge and experience as a corporate leader\, will be addressing the gathering on his insights into the dynamics of organizational behavior and pivotal role in effective entrepreneurial leadership. Hence\, we believe that the content will be a thought-provoking discussion for you all. \nThereby\, the details of the event is as follows :\n\nDate: 01st November 2023 (Wednesday)\nTime: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM\nLocation: SBM [Soratha Building Main Hall]\n\nWe eagerly anticipate your presence at this captivating guest session.\n\nDepartment of Entrepreneurship\n\n\nFaculty of Management Studies and Commerce\nUniversity of Sri Jayewardenepura
URL:https://www.sjp.ac.lk/event/a-guest-lecture-session-by-mr-dian-gomas/
LOCATION:Soratha Building Main Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20231108T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20231115T000000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184416
CREATED:20231108T093159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231112T085751Z
UID:64527-1699430400-1700006400@www.sjp.ac.lk
SUMMARY:Registrations are now open for "G-Tune '23"
DESCRIPTION:Join “G – Tune ’23” for an unforgettable guitar training journey and “Rhythm to Personality” experience! \n• Ignite your passion for music and boost your guitar skills with professional mentors.\n• Explore the fusion of musical artistry and personal growth led by industry experts. \nTap the link below to get registered! ⬇\nhttps://bit.ly/GTuneFlair \n#GTune\n#RhythmtoPersonality\n#FlairClub\n#CGU\n#USJ
URL:https://www.sjp.ac.lk/event/registrations-are-now-open-for-g-tune-23/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20231111T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20231111T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184416
CREATED:20231026T035734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T040528Z
UID:64272-1699723800-1699736400@www.sjp.ac.lk
SUMMARY:The Annual General Meeting and Alumni Dinner of the Alumni Association of the Faculty of Applied Sciences
DESCRIPTION:The Annual General Meeting and Alumni Dinner of the Alumni Association of the Faculty of Applied Sciences of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura will be held on\, \nDate : 11th November 2023 \nTime : 5.30 PM Onwards \nVenue: Ariana Reach Hotel\, Maharagama \nGraduates and Postgraduates of FAS are invited to Join for a memorable evening of reunions\, discussions\, and delicious dining. \nFor tickets and inquiries\, please contact: \nDr Indika Wanniatchchi\nDept of Physics\n+94 71 359 5046 \nDasuni\nUSJ Web Team\n+94 77 894 1519
URL:https://www.sjp.ac.lk/event/the-annual-general-meeting-and-alumni-dinner-of-the-alumni-association-of-the-faculty-of-applied-sciences/
LOCATION:Ariana Reach Hotel\, Maharagama
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20231115T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20231115T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184416
CREATED:20231111T114145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231112T085852Z
UID:64535-1700064000-1700071200@www.sjp.ac.lk
SUMMARY:Rhythm To Personality Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Elevate your musical craft with our Rhythm To Personality workshop! \nJoin us on this amazing experience conducted by the most renowned names in the field; \nMr. Keerthi Pasquel- Professional Musician \nMr. Anthony Surendra- Professional Musician\nMrs. Madhavi Shilpadhipathi- HR GM at MAS Holdings \nUnleash your potential\, find your rhythm\, and let the symphony of self-discovery resonate in every chord and harmony! \nDate: 15th November 2023\nTime: 4.00 pm onwards \nVenue: Sri Sumangala Auditorium \nDive into a world of possibilities and let your creativity become boundless \nRegister Now! ⬇\nhttps://bitly.ws/ZWKI \n#RhythmToPersonality\n#FlairClub\n#CGU\n#USJ
URL:https://www.sjp.ac.lk/event/rhythm-to-personality-workshop/
LOCATION:Sri Sumangala Auditorium\, University of Sri Jayawardenepura\, Wijerama\, Nugegoda\, Sri Lanka
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20231123T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20231124T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184416
CREATED:20231116T041521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T041521Z
UID:64618-1700726400-1700845200@www.sjp.ac.lk
SUMMARY:Inauguration Ceremony of the  International Conference on Innovation & Emerging Technologies 2023 (ICIET 2023)
DESCRIPTION:International Conference on Innovation & Emerging Technologies 2023 (ICIET 2023) \n \nICIET 2023 Program Outline\n 
URL:https://www.sjp.ac.lk/event/inauguration-ceremony-of-the-international-conference-on-innovation-emerging-technologies-2023-iciet-2023/
LOCATION:Sri Soratha Auditorium\, Faculty of Technology\, University of Sri Jayewardenepura\, Pitipana\, Homagama.
ORGANIZER;CN="Faculty of Technology":MAILTO:etechno@sjp.ac.lk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20231124T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20231124T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184416
CREATED:20231122T094634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T094634Z
UID:64730-1700830800-1700838000@www.sjp.ac.lk
SUMMARY:Discussion: The Manifestation of Saving Elephants
DESCRIPTION:All of you are cordially invited to attend the discussion. \nDate: Friday\, November 24th\, 2023\, \nTime: 1.00 pm  \nVenue: The Botany Lecture Hall\, Faculty of Applied Sciences\, University of Sri Jayewardenepura \nOrganized by: Society of Industrial Scholars \n 
URL:https://www.sjp.ac.lk/event/discussion-the-manifestation-of-saving-elephants/
LOCATION:Botany Auditorium – Department of Botany
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