The University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJ) welcomed a delegation from RMIT University, Australia, on 10 September 2026 to explore opportunities for strengthening academic and research collaboration between the two institutions. The delegation comprised Dr. Spyros Schismenos, Lecturer in Humanitarian Engineering, and Dr. Santha Sumanasekara, Associate Dean, Academic Operations.
The discussions focused on strengthening institutional links between RMIT University and the Faculty of Computing and Faculty of Engineering, USJ, with particular attention to potential collaborative opportunities with RMIT’s Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering.
A key area of discussion was the possibility of submitting a joint application for the Regional Challenge Research Initiative (RCRI) – Alpha Cohort, providing an opportunity for both institutions to explore collaborative research addressing shared regional and global challenges.
The visit marked a further step towards expanding USJ’s international academic network and developing research partnerships with leading international institutions. The Centre for International Affairs continues to facilitate such engagements, creating opportunities for academic cooperation, research collaboration, and international knowledge exchange.