Mangroves are one of the major ecosystems in Sri Lanka that provide numerous ecosystem services. However, mangroves in Sri Lanka face multiple threats and are fast disappearing despite the essential services they provide to support the livelihoods of local people. Recognizing the invaluable role a state university can play in the conservation of mangrove ecosystems...Read More
The first webinar on “Sri Lankan Economy and the Way Forward amidst COVID-19” organized by the Research Center for Business Economics and Development Studies (RCBEDS) of the Department of Business Economics was successfully held from 6.00 pm onwards on Friday, 11th September, 2020, virtually via Zoom platform. Dr. (Mrs.) D. S. T. Wanaguru (Additional Director,...Read More
The Department of Philosophy and Psychology organised a special two day workshop series on Drug Prevention which was held in 19th and 20th September at the University with the anticipation of Most Venerable Prof Madagoda Abhayatissa Thero, State Secretary of School Sports: Ravindra Samarawickrama, Vice Chancellor: Senior Professor Sudantha Liyanage, Dean Faculty of Humanities and Social...Read More
Having understood the importance of raising awareness on Procurement Guidelines, Professor Shirantha Heenkenda, Dean of FHSS initiated the organization of a workshop on Procurement Guidelines and Procedures. The workshop was held on the 23rd of September 2020 in the faculty with the participation of the Academic and Non-academic staff of FHSS. Professor P.B Mandawala was the...Read More
Orani Jansz who became one of the dynamic coordinators of the English teaching programme in the universities has passed away. This is an opportunity to review the lessons from that era, as the same problems still exist today. Orani was a first year chemistry student in 1962 at the University of Colombo, when she was...Read More
The team from the Faculty of Applied Sciences of USJ secured the Third place at IOBSL Inter-University Biology Challenge 2020. The team members are N. L. W. Nishshanke, S. M. D. H. S. Siriwardane, L. W. Dahanayake and B. A. S. U. Bamunuarachchi. The awards were presented at the 40th Annual Sessions of the IOBSL....Read More
For those who have chanced to visit the 4th floor of the Administration Building of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, a beautiful painting would greet them prior to them ascending to the next floor or before entering the Vice-Chancellor’s Office. This highly overlooked Painting has a strong grounding within the history of the University of...Read More
The center for differently-abled students was established with academic and welfare facilities under the AHEAD ELTA ELSE DP Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. AHEAD grant equipped the newly renovated center with desktop computers, headsets, brail display, Bluetooth speakers, video magnifiers, and other appropriate facilities such as a computer lab, discussion...Read More
Date: Friday, 11th of September 2020 Time: 6.00 P.M. to 8.00 P.M. through Zoom Zoom Link: https://learn.zoom.us/j/64845729595 Organized by: Research Center for Business Economics and Development Studies, Department of Business Economics, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura Telephone: +94 112 802005 E-mail: rcbeds@sjp.ac.lkRead More
