USJ - University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka

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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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:

Watch Live

51st Convocation 2025 of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura - 16th Oct
2025-10-16 08:00 - 16:30 | 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 | 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)

Awareness Programme on Preventing Breast Cancer
2025-10-23 09:30 - 11:30 | sumangala hall
The Academic Welfare Society proudly organizes an awareness programme on preventing breast cancer, to be held on 23rd October 2025 (Thursday) from 9.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. at the Sumangala Auditorium.
All female academic and non-academic staff members are warmly invited to join this important session dedicated to promoting health and awareness.
Please see the attached flyer for more details.

51st Convocation 2025 of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura (Postgraduate Session) – 19th Nov
2025-11-19 08:00 - 13:00 | Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH)
Watch Live

AI Integration for Academics in Teaching, Assessment & Research workshop
2025-11-24 09:00 - 12:00 | blended learning center
AI Integration for Academics in Teaching, Assessment & Research workshop
Empowering academics for the future of education!
Join us for the AI Integration for Academics in Teaching, Assessment & Research workshop, conducted by Prof. Hiran Amarasekara, at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. This session offers a valuable opportunity to explore how AI can transform teaching, enhance assessments, and elevate academic research.
Date: 24 November 2025Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 NoonVenue: Blended Learning Center
Register here:
https://forms.gle/kakTTGzSFG8C8E8t9
QR code for registration is also included in the below,

Organized by,
Internal Quality Assurance Center (IQAC)Faculty of Applied SciencesUniversity of Sri Jayewardenepura.

FMSC of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura is looking forward to welcoming new students to the faculty for the academic year 24/25
2025-12-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Bandaranaike Hall, University of Sri Jayawardenepura,, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
Welcome to the Orientation Programme 2026!The Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, is excited to welcome our newest students for the academic year 2024/2025 — proudly becoming the first Management Faculty in Sri Lanka to begin the academic year for the 2024 A/L batch.
Join us for the inauguration ceremony on 11th December 2025, from 8:00 a.m. onwards, at the Bandaranayke Hall, USJ.
This orientation programme will introduce you to the University, the Faculty, and the many academic and student opportunities that await you. It’s a valuable chance to connect with your new batch mates, explore campus life, and prepare yourself with confidence for your journey ahead.
We warmly welcome you to FMSC and look forward to meeting you soon!

A Guest Lecture on "Can Polymers Power a Greener Tomorrow?”
2026-01-08 15:00 - 16:00 | C2 Lecture theatre
The Department of Polymer Science is pleased to host a distinguished guest lecture titled “Can Polymers Power a Greener Tomorrow?” delivered by Dr. Jayantha Amarasekara, a globally recognized expert in the chemical and materials industries and an Honorary Fellow of the Department. Dr. Amarasekara is visiting from the United States to share his perspectives on sustainable innovation and his extensive experience within the international chemical industry.
Dr. Amarasekara’s visit offers a unique opportunity for our academic community to engage with an industry leader who has successfully bridged fundamental research and large-scale industrial application. He currently serves as a Senior Consultant to the chemical industry in the USA, bringing over three decades of leadership experience from some of the world’s most influential corporations, including SABIC, General Electric (GE), and BASF. His career has been marked by leading technology ventures, driving sustainability initiatives, and managing global innovation teams across the USA, China, and Saudi Arabia.
With deep expertise in thermoplastics, elastomers, and high-performance composites, Dr. Amarasekara has been at the forefront of the ongoing transformation of polymer science in response to global sustainability challenges. His lecture will provide valuable insights into advanced recycling technologies, circular economy strategies, and the development of next-generation sustainable materials that enable a truly circular lifecycle for plastics.
Participants will also gain first-hand industry perspectives on how global organizations such as SABIC and GE successfully integrate academic excellence with commercially viable and environmentally responsible solutions, demonstrating how polymers can play a pivotal role in powering a greener tomorrow.
Event Details
We invite all students, faculty members, and industry enthusiasts to step into the world of sustainable innovation and be inspired by a pioneer who is actively shaping the future of materials.

Guest Speaker: Dr. Jayantha Amarasekara (Senior Consultant, USA)
Venue: C2 Lecture Hall
Date: 8th of January 2026
Time: 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Official Opening of the Faculty of Engineering
2026-01-22 09:00 - 12:30 | Faculty of Engineering

Prof. P. C. B. Fernando Memorial Oration 2026
2026-01-22 15:00 - 16:30 | Physics Lecturer Theatre
The Professor P. C. B. Fernando Memorial Oration 2026 will be held in honor of the Founder Professor of Physics at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, celebrating his lasting contributions to physics education and research. This year’s oration, titled “Discoveries That Transformed the World,” will be delivered by Prof. Kirthi Tennakone, a distinguished physicist and academic with extensive national and international experience.
The event will take place on 22nd January 2026, from 3.00 PM to 4.30 PM, at the Physics Lecture Theatre. The oration aims to inspire students, academics, and science enthusiasts by reflecting on groundbreaking scientific discoveries that have shaped modern society.
All are welcome to attend this intellectually enriching session organized by the Physics Society of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

The International Forestry and Environment Symposium 2026
2026-01-23 08:00 - 2026-01-24 17:00 | Waters Edge Battaramulla, Battaramulla, Sri Lanka
The International Forestry and Environment Symposium 2026
Join us on January 23–24 at Waters Edge, Battaramulla, for South Asia’s longest-running and most prestigious forestry symposium. Celebrating 30 years of excellence, the event organized by the Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura will bring together global experts to explore “Sustainability in Action”. Don’t miss this opportunity for networking, knowledge exchange, and impactful collaboration.

Contact Email: fesympo@sjp.ac.lk
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Call for Papers – Journal of Intangible Cultural Heritage (JICH) 2026, Volume 5, Issue I & II
2026-01-23 08:00 - 2026-03-31 23:30
The Journal of Intangible Cultural Heritage (JICH) is now accepting submissions for its 2026 editions. As a peer-reviewed, open-access, biannual journal, JICH is dedicated to publishing original research in the field of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH).

Scope & Themes
We invite original research articles, review articles, and book reviews in Sinhala, Tamil, or English under the five domains outlined by UNESCO’s 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage:

Oral traditions and expressions
Performing arts
Social practices, rituals, and festive events
Knowledge and practices concerning nature and the universe
Traditional craftsmanship

Submission Guidelines

Manuscripts should follow the journal’s submission guidelines.
Submit your manuscript via email: jich.sjp@gmail.com
More details & guidelines: https://journals.sjp.ac.lk/index.php/jich/about/submissions
Deadline: 31st March 2026
