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The University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJ) had the pleasure of hosting a distinguished delegation of five academics from Zhejiang Shuren University, China, from 2nd to 5th February 2026, under the Memorandum of Understanding established between the two institutions. The visit marked a significant step in strengthening international academic collaboration and fostering cross-cultural exchange. Prof. Wu…

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The MoU signing ceremony between the University of Sri Jayewardenepura and Deakin University was held on 14th January 2026 in the Old Board Room of the University. The ceremony marked an important step in strengthening academic collaboration and research partnerships between the two institutions. The event was graced by Vice-Chancellor, Senior Professor Pathmalal M. Manage;…

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An online collaboration meeting was successfully held on 19th December 2025 between the University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJ) and Zhejiang Shuren University, China, This meeting was held as part of the Silk Road Academy initiative, established through the signing of an agreement between the two universities, with the aim of strengthening academic, research, and cultural…

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The University of Sri Jayewardenepura hosted a delegation from RUDN University on 12th December 2025. The meeting was held at the Old Board Room of the University. The University of Sri Jayewardenepura was represented by Senior Professor Pathmalal M. Manage, Vice Chancellor; Senior Professor Shirantha Heenkenda, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences;…

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The Centre for International Affairs successfully concluded a children’s book distribution drive on December 5th, 2025. This Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), targeted flood-affected children currently residing in relief centers.Over 2,000 copies of the popular science series, The Magic School Bus, translated into Sinhalese by Dr. Ruwini Prasadini…

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Dr. Ruwini Dharmawardene, Director of the Centre for International Affairs, represented the University at the Regional Erasmus+ Cluster Meeting and Contact-Making Seminar 2025 for Asia, the Middle East, and the Pacific. The seminar was held at the Grand Ballroom, GalleFace Hotel, Colombo, on 18–19 November 2025, as part of the Regional Erasmus+ Week organized by…

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The Centre for International Affairs of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura participated in the DAAD Conference held on 6th November 2025. The session provided a comprehensive overview of the wide range of study programmes offered by German higher education institutions, including Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD programmes across multiple academic disciplines. Representatives elaborated on the academic…

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A delegation from SEOWON University, Republic of Korea, visited the University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJ) to explore opportunities for academic and research collaborations between the two universities. The meeting was held with the participation of Dr. Ruwini Dharmawardene, Director of Centre for International Affairs, who represented USJ. During the discussion, Dr. Ruwini highlighted the growing…

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On October 1st, the University of Sri Jayewardenepura (SJP) had the honor of welcoming a distinguished delegation from RMIT University, Australia. The visit marked a significant milestone in the ongoing academic collaboration between the two institutions, particularly through the RMIT-SJP Cotutelle PhD Program. The visit began with a warm reception extended to the RMIT delegation…

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A group of five students from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura—N. S. A. Jayawardhana, Mr. C. G. Kumaragamage, R. N. M. Rathnaweera, M. A. K. J. Madurasinghe, and G. P. R. T. Gunarathna—participated in Gravitas 2025, the annual Techno-Management Fest organized by Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), India. Held from September 26th to 28th, 2025,…

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