Call for Abstracts - 5th International Conference on Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICICH 2025)
2025-04-30
The Department of Anthropology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, in collaboration with the SAARC Cultural Centre, Sri Lanka, is delighted to host the 5th International Conference on Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICICH – 2025) on September 19, 2025, at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
This prestigious conference brings together scholars, researchers, and cultural practitioners to explore and celebrate the richness of intangible cultural heritage across diverse communities.
We invite abstract submissions from interested researchers in English, Sinhala, and Tamil from the below mentioned categories of ICH:
Conference Tracks

Oral Traditions and Expressions
Performing Arts
Social Practices
Rituals and Festive Events
Traditional Craftsmanship
Traditional Food and Agriculture
Traditional Medicine and Traditional Technologies

Important Dates

Deadline for Submission of Abstracts: 30th April 2025
Notification of Decisions: 30th June 2025
Submission of Revised Abstracts: 15th July 2025
Registration Date: On or before 20th August 2025
Conference Date: 19th September 2025

Please visit our website for more details on guidelines and submissions: https://icich.sjp.ac.lk

ජපුර ඉංජිනේරු පීඨ සිසුන් විසින් නිර්මාණය කරන ලද “මහා වෙසක් පහන් කුඩුව”
2025-05-12 - 2025-05-16
වෙසක් පුන් පොහොය නිමිත්තෙන් ජපුර ඉංජිනේරු පීඨ සිසුන් විසින් හතරවෙනි වතාවටත් නිර්මාණය කරන ලද “මහා වෙසක් පහන්
කුඩුව” මෙවරත් 2025 මැයි 12 දා සිට මැයි 16 දින දක්වා ශ්‍රී ජයවර්ධනපුර විශ්වවිද්‍යාලයේ ප්‍රධාන ගේට්ටුව ඉදිරි පිටදී ප්‍රදර්ශනය කෙරේ …
ඔබ සැමට සුහද ආරාධනාවයි ..

Orientation Programme and New Intake for 2025 Academic Year at Faculty of Applied Sciences, USJ
2025-05-14 12:45 - 15:30 (Asia/Colombo) | Bandaranayake Hall, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
The Faculty of Applied Sciences of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura is delighted to welcome its new first year students to the upcoming Orientation Programme, commencing on 14th May 2025 at 12.45 p.m. at the Bandaranayake Hall. You are supposed to be seated at Bandaranayake Hall before 12.30 p.m.
Dress Code: There is no specific dress code. Your attire should be appropriate for the orientation programme and University atmosphere.
Mentoring WhatsApp Groups: Please join to your WhatsApp groups by referring the mentoring group number mentioned prior to your name. There are University Staff members to help you with required information.
This four-day programme is thoughtfully designed to help students’ transition smoothly into the university life. It will feature a series of engaging sessions aimed at familiarising students with academic expectations, university resources, support services, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Inaugural Session: A warm welcome and introduction to the university community.
Counselling Session: Offering guidance and support to help students to navigate their academic journey and future career aspects while promoting mental well-being.
Library Orientation: Helping students to access library resources.
Learning at the University Session: Sharing strategies for academic success.
Mentoring Program: Fostering mentor-mentee relationships with academic staff.
Introduction to Departments and Programmes to Students: Exploring different Departments and Units.
FAS Open Day: Interacting with academic staff members.

The programme is designed not only to prepare students academically but also to support their personal development. Through a series of interactive workshops and seminars, students will cultivate essential skills such as leadership, communication, and teamwork—skills that are vital for success both within and beyond the university.
More than just an introduction, the Orientation Programme serves as a platform for students to explore their potential, build meaningful connections, and lay a strong foundation for a rewarding university experience.
For more information and the detailed schedule, visit our Faculty website : https://science.sjp.ac.lk/2025welcome
Welcome to the Faculty of Applied Sciences; we’re thrilled to have you join us for this exciting journey!

Orientation Programme_2025

World Hypertension Day Health Camp
2025-05-16 08:00 - 14:00 (America/Caracas) | Reading Hall, Sumangala Building
World Hypertension Day Health Camp, on 16th May

Use below button to register for the health camp
Register now

A Guest Lecture on Food Microbiology
2025-05-22 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Caracas) | NFC 5 Lecture Theater
A Guest Lecture on Food Microbiology
Organized by the Department of Food Science and Technology,
Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
📅 Date: 22nd May 2025
🕐 Time: 11.00 A.M. – 12 noon
📍 Venue: NFC V lecture theater
Join us for a special guest lecture on “Food Microbiology” by Dr. Michael Miller, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, USA

Zoology Guest Lecture
2025-05-22 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Caracas) | zoology auditorium
Zoology Guest Lecture – Valuable Learning Opportunity
📅 Date: 22nd May 2025
🕐 Time: 1.00 P.M.
📍 Venue: Zoology Auditorium
Join us for a special guest lecture on “Biological control” by Dr. Kacie Athey, Assistant Professor of Crop Sciences, University of Illinois, USA which will be focusing on eco-friendly and innovative pest management strategies. Don’t miss this valuable opportunity. Participation will be highly appreciated.

Guest Lecture on Forensic DNA Analysis; the Past, Present and Future
2025-05-29 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Caracas) | Botany Auditorium – Department of Botany
Guest Lecture on Forensic DNA Analysis: the Past, Present and Future
The Department of Botany and the Centre for Plant Materials and Herbal Products Research at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura invite you to join us for a special guest lecture on Forensic DNA Analysis: the Past, Present, and Future by Dr. Neil Fernandopulle, Forensic Scientist from Toronto, Canada, and Former Senior Scientist at Genetech, Sri Lanka.

Date: 29th May 2025
Time: 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Venue: Botany Auditorium, Department of Botany, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Don’t miss this insightful session on the evolution and future of forensic DNA science!

Dr. M L A M S Munasinghe
Senior Lecturer
Head / Department of Botany
Faculty of Applied Sciences
University of Sri Jayewardenepura,
Nugegoda
Sri Lanka

The Pirith Chanting Ceremony at Faculty of Technology
2025-05-30 07:00 - 22:00 (America/Caracas) | Faculty of Technology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
The Pirith Chanting Ceremony to mark the successful completion of five years at the new Faculty of Technology of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura will be held on May 30th from 7.00 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. at the Faculty of Technology in Pitipana.
Organizing Committee,
Faculty of Technology,
University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
0711439587

USJ Innovation Grants Award Ceremony - 2025
2025-06-03 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Caracas) | Senate Boardroom
USJ Innovation Grants Award Ceremony – 2025
We are pleased to invite you to the USJ Innovation Grants 2025 Award Ceremony, organized by the IIVCC, in recognition of proposals selected under the year of 2025 funding initiative. The event will also feature the official launch of the University’s Revised Intellectual Property (IP) Policy, which marks a significant milestone in strengthening the innovation ecosystem within the academic community at USJ, as well as enhancing collaboration with industry.
Event Details:
Date: 3rd June 2025
Time: 09:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Venue: Senate Boardroom
This occasion brings together researchers, innovators, and university leadership to celebrate excellence and reaffirm collective commitment to supporting innovation, creativity, entrepreneurship, and impactful research.
Please find the official invitation card and the agenda attached herewith. We would be honored by your gracious presence at this important event.
We kindly request you to confirm your participation by 28th May 2025.

Best Regards,
Prof. Lasith Gunawardena / Prof. Nilushi Nugara,
Co-Chairpersons,
Innovation, Invention and Venture Creation Council,
University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

Tree Planting Programme organized by the CFS, in collaboration with the DFES
2025-06-07 10:30 - 17:00 (America/Caracas) | Yagirala Foreset Reserve
Tree Planting Programme organized by the Center for Sustainability, in collaboration with the Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, to mark World Environment Day 2025.
The event will take place on:
Date: 7th June 2025
Venue: Yagirala Forest Reserve, Mathugama
Time: 10:30 AM

Restoring Yagirala Forest Reserve
This programme aims to restore an abandoned Pinus caribaea plantation by planting 1,500 native trees, while removing invasive species, as part of our continued commitment to forest restoration and ecological stewardship.

Background:
A deteriorating Pinus caribaea plantation in the Yagirala Forest Reserve is under threat from invasive species. Research indicates that this area lacks a viable native seed bank, making natural regeneration challenging.

Benefits:
Removing invasive species such as Dillenia suffruticosa and Clidemia hirta to create space for native vegetation.
Enhancing biodiversity and restoring a healthy, resilient ecosystem by planting a diverse mix of native trees and shrubs.

Join us in celebrating World Environment Day by taking action to restore our environment.
We’ll remove invasives and plant 1500 native trees to revitalize an abandoned Pinus caribaea plantation in the Yagirala Forest Reserve.
Let’s restore. Let’s protect.
Let’s grow – together

Center for Sustainability

Department of Forestry and Environment Science

University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Gangodawila, Nugegoda,

Sri Lanka.
Phone : +94 11 2881512

Fax : +94 11 2802937
E-mail : sustainability@sjp.ac.lk

Web : sustainability.sjp.ac.lk

Launch of the Book "PRATHYAWALOKANA"
2025-06-16 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Caracas) | Sri Wimaladhamma Mansion
The launch of the book “PRATHYAWALOKANA“, compiled based on the history of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, will be held on 16.06.2025 at 10.00 a.m. at the new staff meeting hall (5th Floor) of the Sri Wimaladhamma mansion with the participation of the Vice-Chancellor.

Prof. Shiraantha Heenkenda,
Dean,
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Allergy Avengers Walk
2025-07-06 07:15 - 12:00 (America/Caracas) | Arcade Independence Square
Join us, the Institute of Allergology and Immunology (IAI), on our 2.5km “Allergy Avengers Walk!”
The perfect way to start your day by making real change. Every step you take helps raise awareness on anaphylaxis — an allergic condition that debilitates many lives in Sri Lanka — and funds for adrenalin autoinjectors for patients with anaphylaxis.
Here’s everything you need to know:
🗓 Date: 6th July 2025 (Sunday)
⏰ Time: 7.15 a.m.
📍 Location: Arcade Independence Square
To register, click below
Register Now
Registration includes an event t-shirt and light refreshments.

For more information, call IAI on : (+94) 112 804 038

62nd Commemoration of the Most Venerable Welivitiye Sri Soratha Thero
2025-07-17 09:15 - 12:00 (America/Caracas) | sumangala hall
The 62nd Commemoration of the Most Venerable Welivitiye Sri Soratha Thero will be held on 17th July 2025 at the University premises.
The ceremony will commence at 8.45 a.m. with an Amisa Pooja at the University Buddha Shrine, followed by the Commemorative Oration delivered by Senior Professor Venerable Induragare Dammarathana of the Department of Sanskrit and Eastern Studies, University of Kelaniya, at 9.15 a.m. at Sumangala Hall

J’PURA NEXPO 2025 - Educational & Book Exhibition
2025-07-23 09:00 - 2025-07-25 18:00 (America/Caracas) | University Premises
Step into a universe of ideas, where books fuel rockets and innovation charts new galaxies.
Explore. Imagine. Evolve.
July 23 | 24 | 25
9 AM – 6 PM
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Save the Dates – The Future is Just a Page Away.
Collaboratively Organized by
Publication Committee & Students’ Union
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
University of Sri Jayewardenepura

Official Opening of Brand New Multipurpose Building of FMSC
2025-07-24 | University Premises
First Glimpse of the Future of FMSC
We are proud to unveil the first glimpse of a monumental milestone at the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura: our brand new Multipurpose Building.

This state-of-the-art facility, soon to be declared open on 24th July, marks a new era in delivering world-class learning, research, and innovation in the heart of Sri Lanka’s premier business education institution.

Spanning several floors of modern design and functionality, the new building will serve as the future home for:

The Information Technology Resource Centre (ITRC)
The Postgraduate Centre for Business Studies
Modern lecture halls & exam rooms
Spacious student study areas, meeting rooms, and a fully equipped auditorium

This space was built not just with bricks and steel, but with a vision: to empower the next generation of business leaders, scholars, and changemakers.

With innovation at its core and purpose in every corner, this iconic space will be a symbol of the future we are building together.

Stay tuned for the grand opening ceremony.

RISE 2025 - Research & Innovation for a Sustainable Era
2025-08-01 | Genetics and Molecular Biology Unit
RISE 2025- Research & Innovation for a Sustainable Era!
Ready for the RISE?
Are you an innovator, creator, or visionary with a unique solution, product, or prototype?
Apply now for the chance to gain recognition, expand your network, and make an impact!
Who Can Participate?
Open to representatives from all departments of the Faculty of Applied Sciences
Application Deadline: 20th July 2025
Showcase Date: 1st August 2025
Venue: Genetics and Molecular Biology Unit, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
All participants will receive a certificate of appreciation
To Apply, Click below,
Apply Now

For more information, please contact Dr. Kasun Thambugala – 0715687752.
#RISE2025 #GeMSoc #Innovation #Research #Sustainability #USJ #Genetics and Molecular Biology Unit #Showcase

"කතරක් නොවනු වස් ජපුරෙන් මෙහෙවරක්"
2025-08-16 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Caracas) | maharagama to university
ශ්‍රී ජයවර්ධනපුර විශ්වවිද්‍යාලයේ කලමනාකරණ අධ්‍යන හා වාණිජ විද්‍යා පීඨ ශිෂ්‍ය සංගමයේ දෙවන වසර සහෝදරත්වය විසින් සංවිධානය කරනු ලබන,
“කතරක් නොවනු වස් ජපුරෙන් මෙහෙවරක්”
හුස්ම දෙවන අදියර
මහරගම නගරයේ සිට විශ්වවිද්‍යාලය දක්වා මාර්ගය දෙපස ගම්වාසීන්ට පැළ 10000ක් බෙදාදීමේ හා විශ්වවිද්‍යාල පරිශ්‍රය තුළ රුක් රෝපණ වැඩ සටහන
2025/08/16 දින
පෙ.ව. 10.00 ට
මහරගම නගරයේදී ආරම්භ වේ.
අප සමග එක්ව හුස්මක් වන්නට ඔබ සැමට මෙලෙස ඇරයුම් කරන්නෙමු

BON ODORI Festival 2025
2025-08-22 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Caracas) | university play ground
The University of Sri Jayewardenepura, in collaboration with the Japanese Graduates’ Alumni Association of Sri Lanka (JaGAAS), proudly presents the Bon Odori Festival 2025! Join us at the University Main Ground for a vibrant evening filled with traditional Bon Odori dances, delicious Japanese food and snacks, games, and cultural performances. It’s an unforgettable celebration of Japanese culture, open to all with free entry and fun for every age group.
Date: 22nd August 2025 Time: From 6.00 PM onwardsVenue: University Main Ground

2025 විද්‍යෝදය සාහිත්‍ය සම්මාන ප්‍රදානය
2025-09-01 15:00 - 18:00 (America/Caracas) | sumangala hall
2025 විද්‍යෝදය සාහිත්‍ය සම්මාන ප්‍රදානය
සැප්තැම්බර් මස 01 වන දින, සවස 3.00 ට,
ශ්‍රී ජයවර්ධනපුර විශ්වවිද්‍යාලයීය ශ්‍රී සුමංගල සභාසදයේදී
මානවශාස්ත්‍ර හා සමාජීයවිද්‍යා පීඨය,
ශ්‍රී ජයවර්ධනපුර විශ්වවිද්‍යාලය

Guest Lecture on empowering women educators and exploring innovative approaches in the field of education.
2025-09-02 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Caracas) | sumangala hall
The Centre for Sri Lankan Women Thinkers and Scientists, affiliated with the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, is pleased to invite you to a Guest Lecture organized for the university community. This event will focus on empowering women educators and exploring innovative approaches in the field of education.
Resource Persons & Discussion Topics:
• Dr. Arpita Kathane – Design Thinking for Women Educators
• Dr. T.S. Sanjayan – Teaching Beyond Classrooms: Empowering Women Educators in the AI Era
Event Details:
• Date: 2nd September 2025
• Time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
• Venue: Wimaladamma Mandiraya
• Organized by: Centre for Sri Lankan Women Thinkers and Scientists, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
This program will be a valuable opportunity for academics to engage with thought-provoking ideas, interact with distinguished speakers, and gain insights into the evolving role of educators in the digital era.
Your active participation will be greatly appreciated.

Prof. Dr. Asha Nimali Fernando,
Chair,
Centre for Sri Lankan Women Thinkers and Scientists,
Department of Philosophy and Psychology,
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences,
University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

One-day workshop on human rights and fundamental human rights
2025-09-16 08:30 - 13:00 (America/Caracas) | sumangala hall
One-day workshop on human rights and fundamental human rights
Lecture – 01
Human rights and fundamental human rights in Sri Lanka
President’s Counsel Prasanna Lal de Alwis Principal
Sri Lanka Law College
Lecture – 02
The role of the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka in protecting human rights
Attorney-at-Law E.W.M. Ahmed
Law Officer
Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka
Lecture – 03
Rights and entitlements of criminal defendants
Senior Lecturer Udaya Kumara Amarasinghe
Head of Department
Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Date: 16th September
Time: 8.30 A.M – 1.00 P.M
Venue: Sumangala Auditorium

Organization and sponsorship
The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice,
University of Sri Jayewardenepura and International Human Rights Organization

Legacy Talks – Session 03
2025-09-16 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Caracas) | Faculty Boardroom, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, Western Province, Sri Lanka
Legacy Talks – Session 03
“The Department of Business Administration: An insider/outsider view”
Guest Speech by Senior Prof. Sampath AmarathungeDate: 16th September 2025Time: 3.30 p.m. – 5.00 p.m.Venue: Faculty Boardroom (New), USJ

Organized by the Department of Business Administration,Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce,University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

Prof A C J Weerakoon Memorial Oration
2025-09-18 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Caracas) | zoology auditorium
Prof A C J Weerakoon Memorial Oration
Bridging the Gap: How Applied Biology Can Address Sri Lanka’s National Challenges Through STEM Education
conducted by Dr Jayantha Wattevidanage ( F.Biol)
Organized by,
Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka ( IOBSL) in Collaboration with Science Alumni Association of University of Sri Jayewardenepura18th September 2025 at 3 pm at Zoology Auditorium, Faculty of Applied Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura

අඩක් මේරුව ගැබක් කාව්‍ය සංග්‍රහය දොරට වැඩුම
2025-09-18 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Caracas) | sumangala hall
මහාචාර්ය මනෝරි ගමගේ විසින් රචනා කල,
හිත නිවපු මතක මැද, අඩක් මේරුව ගැබක් කාව්‍ය සංග්‍රහය දොරට වැඩුම, 2025 සැප්තැම්බර් මස 18 වන දින ශ්‍රී ජයවර්ධනපුර විශ්වවිද්‍යාලයේ සුමංගල සභා මණ්ඩපයේදී ප.ව. 4.00 ට පැවැත්වේ. මෙම කාව්‍යමය අත්දැකීම විඳගැනීමට ඔබටත් ආරාධනා.
ආරාධිත දේශනය
ආචාර්ය ප්‍රණීත් අභයසුන්දර,
ප්‍රවීණ කිවිවර මහින්ද ප්‍රසාද් මස්ඉඹුල

Felicitation Ceremony in Honor of Prof. E. A. Weerasinghe
2025-09-18 16:30 - 18:30 (America/Caracas) | Senate Boardroom
We are proud to celebrate Prof. E. A. Weerasinghe, Founding Vice Chancellor of NSBM Green University, on being recognized as the Most Visionary Leader – 2025 at the Sri Lankan Entrepreneur of the Year Awards.
This prestigious honor reflects his exceptional leadership, pioneering vision, and transformative contributions to higher education and national development.
Save the Date – Felicitation Ceremony
September 18, 2025
University of Sri Jayewardenepura – Senate Boardroom
4:30 PM
A true inspiration to us all !!!

– USJ Alumni

International Conference on Intangible Cultural Heritage
2025-09-19 08:00 - 11:00 (America/Caracas) | Sri Sumangala Auditorium, University of Sri Jayawardenepura, Wijerama, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
Inauguration Ceremony of the 5th International Conference on Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICICH 2025), graced by Chief Guest Senior. Prof. Pathmalal Manage, Vice Chancellor of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, and Guest of Honor Dr. Kaushalya Kumarasinghe, Director, SAARC Cultural Center, Sri Lanka, on 19th September 2025 at Sumangala Auditorium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

සම්භාෂණ - මානවශාස්ත්‍ර පීඨ මාසික සංකථනය
2025-09-26 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Caracas) | university of kelaniya
සම්භාෂණ – මානවශාස්ත්‍ර පීඨ මාසික සංකථනය
ජ්‍යේෂ්ඨ මහාචාර්‍ය රත්නසිරි අරංගල මහතා විසින් පවත්වනු ලබන වාක් – පුරාවිද්‍යාව, භාෂා ප්‍රාග් ඉතිහාසය හා ක්‍රි. පූ. පළමු සහස්‍රකයේ දකුණු ආසියා භූ සංස්කෘතික කලාපයේ භාෂා විචිත්‍රත්වය පිලිබඳ මාසික සංකථනය, 2025 සැප්තැම්බර් 26 සිකුරාදා පෙ.ව. 10.000 කැලණිය විශ්වවිද්‍යාලයීය K 14 මානව ශාස්ත්‍ර පීඨ ශ්‍රවණාගාරයේ දී.
Zoom link: https://learn.zoom.us/j/97314621801…
Meeting ID: 973 1462 1801
Passcode: [REDACTED]

සංවිධානය:
වාග් විද්‍යා අධ්‍යයන අංශය
කැලණිය විශ්ව විද්‍යාලය

51st Convocation 2025 of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura - 15th Oct
2025-10-15 08:00 - 16:30 (America/Caracas) | Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH)
The 51st Convocation of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura will be held on the 15th, 16th, and 17th of October 2025 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall for the conferment of degrees. The sessions on the first day will include the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences as follows:

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51st Convocation 2025 of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura - 16th Oct
2025-10-16 08:00 - 16:30 (America/Caracas) | Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH)
The 51st Convocation of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura will be held on the 15th, 16th, and 17th of October 2025 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall for the conferment of degrees. The sessions on the second day (16th Oct) will be dedicated to the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce.

51st Convocation 2025 of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura - 17th Oct
2025-10-17 08:00 - 16:30 (America/Caracas) | Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH)
The 51st Convocation of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura will be held on the 15th, 16th, and 17th of October 2025 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall for the conferment of degrees. The sessions on the third day will include the Faculty of Applied Sciences, as follows:

51st Convocation USJ Day 03 – 17th October 2025 (Watch Live)
