His Excellency Eric Walsh, the High Commissioner of Canada to Sri Lanka and the Maldives visited the University of Peradeniya on the 25th of September 2023. The visit was meticulously planned and encompassed a series of key engagements, including a meeting with the Vice-Chancellor, an interaction with the Canadian Alumni Association, and an exploration of…
The Welcoming Ceremony for new student enrollments in the Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya, was successfully held on June 26, 2023, at the Gymnasium. The event was organized by the Faculty of Arts in collaboration with the Senior Student Counselors within the faculty. It was an auspicious occasion graced by distinguished guests and invitees,…
The impact of AI on education has been particularly notable, highlighting the need for educators to be mindful and responsible in utilizing AI tools. Hence, the Staff Development Center (SDC) of the University of Peradeniya takes a significant step forward in advancing AI research and collaboration by inaugurating the “Artificial Intelligence Forum for Academics” (AIFA)….
Prof. Deepthi Yakandawala, Senior Professor at the Department of Botany has been awarded with the prestigious Most Outstanding Senior Researcher award in the Field of Life Sciences and Dr Nadeesh M. Adassooriya, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Chemical & Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya has secured the prestigious Most Outstanding Young…
As a part of the university’s open day celebration, the Joint Research and Demonstration Centre (JRDC) and the Business Linkage, Innovation, Incubation, and Technology Transfer Office (BLII-TTO) organized a highly engaging program aimed at fostering collaboration between academia and industry as well as showcasing water and environmental research facilities at JRDC. This program specifically targeted…
The Civil Engineering Society (CES) of the University of Peradeniya commemorated its 50th anniversary with a grand ceremony on 17th June 2023 held at the Prof. E.O.E. Pereira Theatre of the Faculty of Engineering with a full-day programme comprising invited speeches, recognition of student achievements, seismic resilient building design challenge and awards presentations. Prof. MD….
The official website of the Smile Train Cleft Centre, Faculty of Dental Sciences was launched by the Prof. MD. Lamawansa Vice Chancellor, University of Peradeniya on 26 th June 2023. Prof. AMA. Attygalla, Dean, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Prof. WMPSK. Wijekoon, Director, Smile Train Cleft Centre Faculty of Dental Sciences and Mrs. WNAANN. Padeniya/SAR, Faculty…
A meeting with the Department of Classical Language and a team of Japanese International Cooperative Agency (JICA) was held on 22nd of June 2023 at the Committee Room at the Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya. At the meeting, Prof. CNRA. Alles presented the welcome speech and Dr. P. Neluwala highlighted the programs that are…
The University of Peradeniya has taken steps to enhance collaboration with the Chinese Academy of Sciences, which is the largest research organization in the world. The Vice-Chancellor, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, and senior academic and research staff held a series of meetings with visiting Chinese delegates and the officials of the Ministry of Water Supply, the Water…
The Science Education Unit (SEU) of the Faculty of Science proudly celebrated the momentous occasion of the 150th School Science Practical Programme. The event took place at the Physics New (P1) Lecture Theatre within the Faculty of Science on June 15, 2023. Distinguished guests in attendance included Prof. MD. Lamawansa, the Vice-Chancellor of the University…