In a momentous step towards sustainability, the University of Peradeniya proudly launched its first-ever sustainability website, aptly titled “Sustainability at Peradeniya,” on October 20, 2023. The event was graced by the Vice-Chancellor Prof. MD Lamawansa, Deputy Vice- Chancellor Prof. Terrence Madhujith (joining online), the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Prof. Vasanthi Pinto representing all…

The University of Peradeniya and the JICA Sri Lanka Office in Colombo signed an official agreement for the upcoming JICA Chair programme. Prof. M.D. Lamawansa, Vice Chancellor, and Mr. Yamada Tetsuya, Chief Representative of JICA Sri Lanka Office, signed the agreement on October 3, 2023 during the ceremony of signature. The ceremony was attended by…

A round of discussion initiated by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, W.M.T. Madhujith with, Prof. S.A. Anahkina, Vice-Rector for International Affairs, Gomel State Medical University was held on 1st  of September 2023 at the Vice-Chancellors Office. The primary focus of the discussion was on student exchange programs between the two institutions. During the meeting, Prof. S.A. Anahkina…

The Science Education Unit organized a two-day Teacher Training Workshop for G.C.E. (A/L) Physics and Mathematics Teachers of the Central Province on the 24th and 25th of August 2023 at the Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya in collaboration with the Department of Education Central Province. A total of 54 teachers participated in the workshop…

Health for All – Physical Fitness Screening Program for academic and nonacademic staff of the University of Peradeniya was organized on 11th September 2023 as a joint event by the Students’ Society of Physiotherapy and the Department of Physiotherapy to mark the World Physiotherapy Day 2023 – celebrated globally on 08th September. The program was…

International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems (ICIIS) is an International Conference Organised by the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, in Collaboration with Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (IEEE), USA and IEEE Sri Lanka. We are hosting the ICIIS 2023, for the 17th time from 25th to 26th August 2023. The ICIIS, the…

The 2nd Peradeniya University Research Excellence Showcase was held on 29th August 2023 at the Joint Research and Demonstration Centre for Water Technology. The main purpose of this event was to showcase novel and cutting-edge research and locally developed solutions for national needs. Additionally, the top-tier researchers of the university were recognized. The Prof. Lakshman…

The University of Peradeniya is pleased to announce that Professor M.D. Lamawansa, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Peradeniya has been bestowed with an Honorary FRCS by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow for his exceptional contributions to the field of surgery, medical education both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. This prestigious…

The 3rd International Conference of the Centre for Environmental Sustainability (CES) on “The Quest for Environmental Management for Sustainability Under a Changing Climate” was successfully held on the 25th August 2023 in the mode of a hybrid conference. With funding from the AHEAD project of the Ministry of Higher Education, this conference was held in…

The University of Peradeniya’s Faculty of Allied Health Sciences collaborated with Duke University in North Carolina, USA, to host a two-day workshop on August 7th and 8th, 2023. The workshop, “Regional Workshop on Building Capacity to Improve Air Quality in South Asia” aimed to increase the region’s ability to enhance air quality. United States Department…