As part of the International Week 2025, an International Workshop on Future of Pali Studies was organized by the Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, Indian High Commission and InRO, jointly. One Day Workshop on ‘Future of Pali Studies was jointly organized by the Assistant Indian High Commission of India, Kandy, the Department of Pali…
Main Ceremony of the International Week 2025 was successfully held on 27th August, 2025 from 0830 am to 0130 pm. The Japanese Ambassador H.E. ISOMATA Akio, as the Chief Guest. A key note presentation was conducted by the Japanese Ambassador, H.E. Isomata Akio with a Q & A session. It was followed by sessions on academic opportunities conducted…
On the 23rd of August, the congress concluded with its valedictory function held at the Jubilee Hall of the Faculty of Agriculture, bringing together participants in a memorable celebration. The evening was not only a formal closing but also a cultural showcase that highlighted Sri Lanka’s deep-rooted traditions. The occasion was enriched by a vibrant…
We are proud to announce that three emeritus professors of Physics, who obtained their B.Sc. degrees from the Department of Physics at the University of Peradeniya, are presently holding the Chancellor positions of three leading Sri Lankan universities. As the chancellor of the University of Peradeniya,Professor Emeritus, Vidya Nidhi, Lakshman Dissanayake. B.Sc. Physics Special (1970,…
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The Department of Nursing, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Peradeniya, inaugurated the Master of Science (MSc) in Nursing programme on 16th August 2025 at the Faculty. The event was held with the participation of senior academics, invited dignitaries, and the newly admitted cohort of postgraduate students. The ceremony commenced with the traditional lighting…
The latest issue of the Ceylon Journal of Science, Volume 54, Issue 3 (September 2025) has been released. Link to the online version of the journal: Ceylon Journal of Science
The 3rd Puducherry World History Congress was successfully held from 22nd to 24th August at the University of Peradeniya. The earlier two sessions of this prestigious international congress were hosted in Pondicherry and Hyderabad, while the Department of History, Faculty of Arts, had the honour of organizing its third session at Peradeniya. The primary objective…
The Science-Industry Interaction Cell (SIIC), the main industry outreach arm of the Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya together with the Career Guidance Unit (CGU), Faculty of Science, Society of Industrial Relations and Entrepreneurship Development (SIRED), and Applied Sciences Society co-organized the “Industry Day 2025”, the annual career fair for the 13 th consecutive time…
On the 2nd of August 2025, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, in collaboration with the University of Peradeniya, organized an insightful and timely discussion on Economic Outlook, Financial Inclusion, and Financial Literacy. The event took place at the University of Peradeniya and brought together an impressive audience of around 130 participants, including Vice Chancellor…