The University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJ) hosted an interactive student session with a visiting delegation from Southern Illinois University (SIU), USA, on 28 October 2026, providing students with an opportunity to engage with international academics and learn about research, innovation, and academic career development.
The delegation comprised Dr. Constantinos Tsatsoulis, Vice Chancellor for Research and Dean of the Graduate School; Professor Kristina M. Boone, Dean of the College of Agricultural, Life, and Physical Sciences; Professor Poopalasingam Sivakumar, Graduate Program Director of the School of Physics and Applied Physics; and Professor Lahiru N. Jayakody of Fermentation Science and Microbiology. Students representing different departments of the Faculty of Applied Sciences (FAS), USJ, participated in the session.
The session provided a valuable platform for knowledge sharing, interaction, and inspiration, allowing students to gain insights into international research opportunities and academic career pathways. The programme reflected USJ’s commitment to providing meaningful international learning experiences and strengthening connections between its students and the global academic community.
