Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has initiated a significant step towards addressing plastic waste management challenges in Sri Lanka. Through its ‘Project for Strengthening Plastic Management Capacity’, launched in September 2023, JICA conducted a comprehensive survey shedding light on the current state of plastic waste management in the country, previously unexplored. Key findings from the...Read More
The University of Sri Jayewardenepura recently concluded its 28th International Symposium on Forestry and Environmental Sciences, held on January 5th and 6th, 2024, at the Senate Board Room. The theme of this year’s symposium was “Forest and Environmental Management towards Economic Recovery and Resilience.” The symposium covered a diverse range of key areas and sessions,...Read More
Beijing Forestry University (BFU) is a national public university centered in Beijing, China. The BFU has a history that dates back to 1902 as one of the earliest colleges with a specialty in Forestry. It is the top university in China for ecological and environmental education. Beijing Forestry University provides a wide range of courses...Read More
The representatives of the Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN) named after Patrice Lumumba visited the University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJ) on the 23rd of October concurrent to the inauguration ceremony of the training programme on “Reporting and Verification of Greenhouse Gases”. This event took place as a collaborative effort between the Department of Forestry...Read More
In line with Australian-Government funded scoping study for mariculture Development in Sri Lanka, Prof. Joy Becker, Associate Professor in Aquatic Animal Health and Production, the University of Sydney, Australia, and Dr. Wayne O’Connor, Senior Principal Research Scientist, New South Wales Department of Primary Industries, Australia visited the University on the 2nd of October 2023....Read More
“Illumino 2.0,” was an enlightening installation organized by the official Japura Tourism Club of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. This prestigious event featured distinguished guests, including the Chief Guest, Dr. Shweta Chandra, Manager of Learning and Development at Taj Samudra Colombo; Mr. Chandana Gamage, the Financial...Read More
The French Cultural Counsellor: Mrs. Olivia Bellemère, and the Attaché for Cooperation and Education: Mr. Thomas Bellil of the Cultural & Cooperation section at the Embassy of France in Sri Lanka and Maldives visited the University of Sri Jayewardenepura on 17th of January 2023 to discuss the future academic cooperation between France and Sri Lanka....Read More
