
On 30th June 2025, the International Affairs Division had the privilege of welcoming the delegation from the University of Lucknow, India. A team of 05 academic members led by their Vice-Chancellor was welcomed by the Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura – Prof. Dushan Jayawickarama. Prof. Alok Kumar Rai – Vice-Chancellor, University of Lucknow, Prof. Ravindra Pratap Singh – Director, International Cell, Prof. Geetanjali Mishra – Professor of Zoology and Dean of Academics, Prof. Keya Pandey – Professor of Anthropology/ Honorary Librarian, and Prof. Audhesh Kumar – Professor of Commerce/ Programme Director (MBA) represented the University of Lucknow. Alongside Prof. Dushan Jayawickrama – Acting Vice-Chancellor, and the Dean of the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, Senior Prof. Charmalie Nahallage – Senior Professor in the Department of Anthropology, Prof. Kamal Ranatunga – Head of the Department of Zoology, Dr. Tharaka Ananda Senior Lecturer in the Department of Anthropology and Dr. Ruwini Dharmawardene Director, International Affairs Division represented the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Greater interests were shown in furthering academic ties in Management, Commerce, Zoology, Anthropology, and Central Libraries, together with partnerships in collaborative international research conferences and workshops.